Serge Faust
Domaine Serge Laloue
Sancerre Pinot Noir 2021
Red from Sancerre. Will wonders never cease? What’s impressive about this effort is how the mild and sunny weather of Loire did not over cook this wine. The flavors are strong, but restrained. It tastes like a lot of work went into getting an excellent balance of cherry, pencil shavings and lively acidity. Serving it a little chilled enhances the experience. — 7 months ago
Serge Faust
Vandières Brut Champagne Blend
Yum. Brioche, green apple, white flowers, fine bubbles and kicking acidity. — 4 years ago
Domaine Cabirau
Serge & Marie Grenache Blend 2012
Smooth right out of the bottle. Limestone, blackberries, and prunes. With a little spice at the end. — 6 months ago
Domaine Serge Laloue
Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Really good rose — 9 months ago
Château Musar
Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011
It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff — 2 months ago
Domaine Serge Laporte
Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Delicious sauce blanc. Juicy, citrus notes. Drinkable. No bite. Round — 4 years ago
"Odedi"
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of black fruits with chocolate notes, cedar, vanilla and cola.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, cola, coffee, black pepper, dried figs, graphite, light earth, herbs and spices.
Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville is drinking beautifully now. Big and bold. Rich and extracted.
Well balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant, with great complexity, especially on the palate.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.
I've had a few vintages of this wine and it always delivers. This 2019 vintage is drinking much better now than it was two years ago. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Wine Spectator 93 points. Robert Parker 93 points.
A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$125. — 13 days ago