Mark Diblin

9.0

Full bodied with a spicy finish. Cherries and blackberry notes. With T&J Bolduc, J&E Diblin’s Melissa d I and Old Oyster Factory on Hilton Head Island — a year ago

S Wood

9.2

Wonderfully dry and smooth. Brian's birthday with B, V, T, M, D and much finger food. — 3 years ago

Brian Wakelin

9.3

Thanks T+D. Great Xmas pres. Lighter Pinot. Pair w chicken etc. Keep this one near the top of the pile. — 5 years ago

Rob Brobst III

10

Full of aromas of a lost vivification process. Old world and sexy as ever! Thank you Paul... LETS GO LAKERS...
@Neal Schaffer @Warren Sapp @Shauna Summers @Jim Trobaugh @Terri Walker @Neal Schaffer @Eric Shanks @Bill Bender @Bill Bender @leon egozi @Ian Blackburn @Stanley Barrios @Kimberly Anderson @Daniel P. Drake @Paul T- Huntington Beach @Peggy Hadley @Neil Valenzuela @Connor McMahon @Keith Crump @Martin G Rivard @Lisa Marie Aka “Beachin Wino” @Laura Purdy @Vanessa D — 5 years ago

with Paul

Hanna

9.6

Ah la Tapa with B, D and T, very nice — 2 years ago

Diane Gold

9.0

2/20/23: 35B
T: deep and soft. A well structured wine. More tannic than I expected.
D: tobacco leaves, bricks, great depth of flavors, Leather with underlying dark berries. T agrees.
Very good. — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Seasonal Grand Opening of the D&S Lounge. That’s going to require some BSR to celebrate.

As well, going to detail notes of this with my new Riedel Vintage Sommelier flutes, center picture. I’ve been wanting to write notes on this Champange in the new flutes as I wanted to do it one I am very well acquainted. As @Paul T- Huntington Beach & @Severn Goodwin have pointed out the many times I have posted it.

The nose is definitely more vibrant. Tangerines lead where they haven’t in my previous notes now using the new flutes. More pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, lemon/lime aid, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses.

The body is round with some gummy or gluiness. Everything about the mouthfeel is more delicate and softer. The bubbles smaller & more refined. Pink rose petals, blood orange, pink grapefruit, leaner; strawberries, watermelon, warmed, creamed raspberries, apricots & cherries, liqueured marmalade, hints of scorched rhubarb, almost a date presence on the long set, chalky powder, delicate, grey volcanics, sweet, sea spray, lighter intensity of white spices but, still has the heat & palate penetration, bread dough, baguette crust, touch of brown sugar/molasses light, haunting, dry herbs, limestone and bouquet of; white, red, pink & orange roses. The acidity is all fresh & lively with this cuvée. But, even that seems better. The finish is as always; well knitted & balanced, polished, fresh, persistent and never disappoints.

Photos of; the best room in our house for 6+ months of the year, our backyard. Aka, the D&S Lounge on Memorial Day Weekend 2020. — 4 years ago

Diane Gold

9.0

2/11/23: 60b
D: crisp mulberries,
T: very crisp apples. Wonderful. Soft apples on an October morning. — 2 years ago

Diane Gold

9.7

12/20/2022: Binnys $27
T: spicy, peppery, gravel aroma. Real peppery on the tongue. Long finish.
D: light cherry taste with brick notes
Both agree soft taste with a peppery finish
T: Tannins are very subtle. 3 layers. Brick, sweet summer cherry and pepper. My favorite French wine so far — 2 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

Well I liked it and as usual Paul didn’t!!🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🤪🤪🤪😎😎 @Vanessa D @David L @Paul T- Huntington Beach @leon egozi @Laura Purdy @Stanley Barrios — 5 years ago