Van Den Brink

W. & J. Graham's

Aged 20 Years Tawny Port Blend

@Peter van den Besselaar even better my friend! — 8 months ago

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Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin

Le Verger Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Tiré Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2018

A few years ago before a short trip to Nantes, @Peter van den Besselaar pointed me in the direction of this producer of Muscadet. “Put it in your cellar and forget about it!” he said. I bought 6 bottles of each of the single “vineyards” varieties (they are called different there) and the only thing is….. it should have been 12 or 18 or….. what a fantastic wines they produce, mineral, acid, full bodied. And the PQR is outstanding. They go (as Muscadet should) with fruits de mer, with steamed mussels or simply alone! — a year ago

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Joseph Drouhin

Moulin de Vaudon Chablis Chardonnay 2020

@Peter van den Besselaar got it right… glad to take a recommendation 👍 — 5 years ago

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Thierry Germain & Michel Chevré

Clos de l'Ecotards Saumur Chenin Blanc 2014

Vintage 2014 | Razorsharpe Chenin Blanc with minerality. Not a wine to get acquainted with the grape, it does by no means try to charm you. But for lovers of a Chenin Blanc, it is top! Nice acidity. Pure. | A lot like @Peter van den Besselaar ’s Boudignon from last week. Happy Birthday! 🎂 — 6 years ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Hahaha, Nice! I must try to find this...

Domaine Philippe Tessier

Phil 'en Bulle Pétillant Naturel Menu Pineau Romorantin

Roel van der Burg
8.9

Unwrapping gifts 1/3. Opening unknown bottles is exciting. This petnat was a perfect apéritif. Clean, fresh, and frothy. Made out of Menu Pineau and Romorantin; world-famous in Cheverny. Thanks @Peter van den Besselaar! — 10 years ago

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Château de Minière

Structure Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2020

Vintage 2020 | New Bourgueil to me, made by Belgian Kathleen van den Berghe MW — 9 months ago

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Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

I did it again… opened a baby. Needs another decade.. @Peter van den Besselaar @Freek Welter @John Van Trijp — a year ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos Romans Saumur Chenin Blanc 2020

The 2020 version of this cuvée once again notches into my top white wines ever. Elements are in balance and working with vim and vigor. Body is full, acid is bright and crystalline but somehow tender (that’s relative - it is still scorching). And the texture is world class. The floral and confectionary perfumes that emerge in time layered over wool and slate simply steal the show.

New Year, and let’s be honest the world seems to be hurtling past the point of no return into a black hole of shit, but I’m thankful for Roches Neuves / Boudignon / Huet / Closel and the other guiding lights of Loire Chenin, making what I maintain is some of the best wine on earth and selling it for a pittance (even at $80 this is a value) Until everyone else wises up, I will just be over here with my other Chenin zealots (here’s looking at you
@Peter van den Besselaar ) nursing bottles of Saumur, Savennieres and Anjou and laughing at our good fortune. Not dry, #cheninjanuary
— 3 years ago

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@Andrew Schirmer if have more than three bottles and are planning on tracking the progression, this can be enjoyed with a big glass and lots of air now, otherwise I’d wait a few years if you can!
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🍀🙏 Happy New Year Josh
Andrew Schirmer

Andrew Schirmer

@Josh Morgenthau we have just 3 - will wait. @Peter van den Besselaar happy NY to you, sir!

Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin

Gula-Ana Muscadet Sèvre et Maine

Great white wine made of Melon de Bourgogne. Bought last year at the winery. They produce some great small cuvees which can be found on many wine lists in fine dining restaurants and I completely get that.
@Peter van den Besselaar thanks for sending me to this excellent wine maker!
— 6 years ago

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Momento

Bot River Tinta Barocca 2017

Ännu ett av Marelise van Rensburgs viner, som jag plockade upp nere i Sydafrika. Gamla stockar, vinifierat till 25% med hela klasar. Doftar nyponbuske, järn, gurkskal, söt frukt och söt tobak. Smakmässigt är den bärig och lätt. Ljusa bär som mogna jordgubbar och friska lingon i samspel med lakrits och viol. Finkornig tannin och farligt klunkvänlig. — 7 years ago

Matassa

Coume de L'Olla Blanc Macabeo Muscat Petit Grain 2021

@Peter van den Besselaar would call this “frivolous”. Light tannin, easy drinking. #orangewine — 3 years ago

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In my last tasting I got a lot of comments, romo, for what I thought frivolous 👯‍♀️ was not recognized by some others 🤭
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In my case, and I believe in yours as well, this word is not a pejorative. Though, I can see how others may interpret it as such. Many wines, esp natural or vin de table, etc, provide joy but do not take themselves too seriously.. frivolous. 🤓
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Frivolous is a l w a y s positive 😁

Planeta

Etna Nerello Mascalese 2016

Everything @Peter van den Besselaar said about the 2015 he tasted stands here.

Cherry and almond on the nose, there is maybe a touch of strawberry too. Good palate, not unlike a burgundy one in structure, very strong acid backbone, good width, with a soft mouthfeel but lots of energy, a nice strawberry, cherry note all along, a bit of a spicy tannic thing in mid palate and a very long fruity finish along that acid backbone. While not grand, this is a very nice tasting experience.
— 5 years ago

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Timothy Lynch

Timothy Lynch

Very hard to go wrong with any of the lineup from Planeta. A superb outfit.
Daniel M

Daniel M

@Timothy Lynch I will definitely revisit Planeta, indeed!

Georges Descombes

Brouilly Gamay 2013

@Peter van den Besselaar might describe this as “frivolous”. — 6 years ago

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You too 👏😉
Romain Fitoussi

Romain Fitoussi

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Kaapzicht Estate

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Double date om die vuurtjie by die Van Den Bergs <3 — 12 years ago