Very elegant and well-balanced wine, structured and complex, amazing nose and taste. — 2 days ago
rounded edges and plush. Pretty. A touch indistinct but in great shape given its age — 24 days ago
Crisp and mineral with citrus, green apple and white flower. Bright acidity and a long, clean finish. Had at Dunbar House with a local organic greens salad with fresh blueberries, goat cheese, and toasted sunflower hearts. — 3 months ago
Cherry red. Black Fruity matured. Good concentration. Black pepper is not much. Fermented flavor.
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Balanced Concentrated M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Hait Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 20 @1000, city, 260629 — 4 months ago
Pale yellow color with a few green highlights. Aromas of citrus zest, white flowers, chalk and raw nuts. Flavors of lemon/lime, peaches, nectarines and a bit of brioche. Medium-plus finish and a creamy texture from malolactic fermentation. No sign of oak aging. Pleasant texture and mouthfeel. Light bodied and bright with excellent purity of fruit. Some really great Chardonnays are coming out of the Maconnais. Appreciate the sample, Kase. — 10 days ago
Reliably consistent introductory Red Burgundy. Bright garnet/ruby color. Aromas of fresh red fruit with hints of red flowers and subtle spices. Flavors of red berry fruit (strawberry, raspberry and currants) with additional flavors of red licorice,baking spices and earth. Long, crisp and fresh finish. No sign of oak aging. Medium bodied with a very silky tannin structure. Granted, it lacks the complexity of high end Red Burgundy, but this wine’s fruit forward simplicity is charming. There is a time and place for this easy drinker. Thanking Keith S and Ron B for sharing this bottle. — 17 days ago
Good pinot noir, it’s still too early for this vintage, great potential. — 2 days ago
Drinkable, but unremarkable — 3 months ago
Still going strong, slightly muted, but very impressive dark bramble bit of Troy integrated tannins brought the best out in my seared T-bone steak — 4 months ago
Aussi bon qu’un Meursault — 4 months ago
Very solid entry level (recently released) white Burgundy. Light yellow color with a few green highlights. Faint aromas of citrus and green orchard fruit, white flowers and raw nuts. Flavors of unripe peach, green apple, lemon zest, raw almonds and a hint of minerals. Medium length finish and bright acidity. Creamy and supple texture (Full Malo) and lively acidity. No sign of oak aging. Well balanced and versatile. Outstanding value. Thank you for the sample, Kase. — 10 days ago
2021 vintage. Decanted and passed, with high air, between two decanters four times. If it were Caymus, woulda used a blender and forgotten. Last tasted 8.5.26 (9.6) Older (60's, 70's and early 80's) vintages more fruit driven which is quite the surprise in the current Napa Cab climate. Arguably the best GDL Private Reserve this estate has ever made. That goes back six decades. Supple, velveteen entry without the temptations of appearing over-extended. Structured mid-palate. A seeker's wandering, yet undeniably substantial finish. Taste it and you tell me. — 25 days ago
2026 oku mac katie matt bruce — 4 months ago
2023 vintage. FLB jetsam. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 1 hour. Medium/medium-heavy body. Dark color. Round impressions. Pleasant berry escapades on the back end with spritzes of rhubarb. This was waay too young and could definitely use 2-3 years to dump the baby fat and reapply. Nicely made. Just needs more time to reveal all the wonders within. 6.26.26. — 4 months ago
"Odedi"
This young Chardonnay from Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, is drinking beautifully now.
Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and rich.
Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, complex and entertaining.
Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.
A delicious sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
100% Chardonnay grapes from 30 year old vines, were hand picked and aged for 10 months in (15% new) French Oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$120. — 19 hours ago