Lee Pitofsky

9.5

I’ve said it before…for Dauvissat, I consistently find Forest to drink pretty much just as well as the Grand Crus, especially after proper aeration. 2020 is a fabulous rendition, open and giving and adding serious weight with some time in the decanter. Pure, textured and expansive with electric acids and layered Chablisen minerality. As it is often with these wines, last glass was the best. — 10 days ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

OH SO good. And for a very reasonable price in the 20’s. A spicy rendition, showing clove, white pepper and black tea on the nose (on top of to-be-expected-but-not-unwanted) of ripe red cherry. The palate brings in more green notes, contrasting the ripe fruit and fruitcake spices, but the acid is vibrant, and the tannins are scarcely there—this is a smooth, smooth glass of goodness. — a year ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.7

The second edition of Jardin d'Ulysse, based on the 2016 vintage and aged 60 months on the lees has turned out brilliantly, already showing even better than the last time I had it. A taut, racy rendition with a stunningly silky texture while simultaneously rich with just the slightest oxidative complexity that’s beginning to build and only adding to its attraction. Its floral, spice and citrus inflicted aromatics are layered between its chalky mineral core and the palate is chiseled, full bodied, satiny and ultra concentrated, with a structure built to age. This second release is already incredible and is only going to get better. Love these wines 🙌🏻 — 3 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

This needs a lengthy decant. Wonderfully spicy and herbal rendition of (100%) Grenache. There is a generous dose of sweet red fruit, yet it never gets alcoholic, flabby nor tiresome. Great Grenache.
JD 💯 — 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

A unique style of CC with minerality leading throughout. There’s pure, intense cherry fruit on the nose, but it takes a back seat to the quarry activity. Same thing goes for the palate. Very intense minerality. Structurally there is quite a bit of soft, chalky tannin and decent acids. The finish ends minerally and with a slight bitter note. Very good, but not the most elegant rendition. Maybe give it a year or two more to come together. — 2 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.4

Apples, citrus, brioche. Not as well-rounded as the 2008 but a very nice rendition of the Comtes. Aging very gracefully with at least 1-2 decades to go. — 3 years ago

Erica Gamble

8.9

Not a fruity nose, woody. Pronounced spice, dark fruit and lots of flavors but not as balanced as we're accustomed to from this winery. — 10 months ago

Will Stanley

9.3

Well, what an overachiever this wine is! Mayne Lalande, a little known chateau in Listrac-Médoc, and a bottle which I picked up for a humble price at auction around a year ago. It’s fresh, sappy, delicious and positively refreshing at 12% abv. I wish I had more of this. A joyous rendition of old left-bank Bordeaux. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

An excellent rendition of a northern Rhone Syrah from Martinborough New Zealand. My last bottle. Notes of white pepper, spice and dried meat. Very good. — 3 years ago

Aravind A

9.4

Pop and pour. Fascinating. Entirely unlike any rendition of Kirchspiel from this producer that I have ever tasted. On the nose: peach, ripe guava, and a strong coffee/toast note, vaguely reminiscent of von Winning's Pechstein. On the palate more as expected: lovely acidity, amazing density, light lemon cotton candy, followed by dense lemon oil and lime. Lovely contrast, and an elegant tangy finish. Yum! — 3 years ago