Vignobles Rousseau
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2018
Primera cena troigoss — 2 months ago
Vignobles Thévenet & Fils
Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay 2023
Wow !! Wat een neus!!!!! Late oogst, iets van botrytis? Iig bij de hogere cuvees — 4 months ago
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2021
Drinking well showing red cherry, berry, earth, spice & floral notes — 9 months ago
Les Vignobles Foncalieu
Reserve de L'Abbe Cotes du Rhone Red Rhone Blend 2015
Tremendous bargain! — 3 years ago
Y Rousseau
Le Roi Soleil Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This was a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon, great with two different chicken dishes. — 24 days ago
Jacques Girardin
Clos Rousseau Santenay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022
Medium body, earthy, interesting citrus notes, minerals, spices, etc — 3 months ago
Vignobles Lacheteau
Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Vignobles Lacheteau – Pouilly-Fumé / 2024
Pouilly-Fumé AOC – Loire Valley / France 🇫🇷
Overview
100% Sauvignon Blanc from the eastern Loire, grown on classic Pouilly-Fumé terroirs dominated by limestone and flint (silex). This style emphasizes tension, minerality, and restraint rather than overt fruit, showcasing the smoky, stony expression that defines the appellation.
Aromas & Flavors
Crisp lemon zest, grapefruit peel, green apple, and white peach, layered with flinty smoke, wet stone, and subtle herbal notes. The aromatic profile is precise and lifted, with restrained fruit framed by mineral depth.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with bright, linear acidity. Clean, focused, and energetic on the palate, finishing dry and refreshing with a saline-mineral edge and lingering citrus tension.
Food Pairings
Classic goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, lemon-herb chicken, asparagus dishes, or light vegetable-forward plates.
Verdict
A textbook Pouilly-Fumé that delivers clarity, minerality, and balance. Not flashy or tropical, but elegant, terroir-driven, and highly versatile at the table.
Did You Know?
The “fumé” in Pouilly-Fumé refers to the smoky, flinty character derived from silex soils, not oak or smoke exposure, one of the Loire Valley’s most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc signatures.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is exactly the style of Sauvignon Blanc I gravitate toward: mineral-driven, restrained, and quietly complex. A refreshing counterpoint to overtly aromatic New World expressions, and a reminder of why Loire Sauvignon remains one of my benchmarks for elegance and precision. — 8 months ago
Vignobles Lacheteau
Vouvray Chenin Blanc
Trader Joe's — a year ago
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Clos St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005
Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — a month ago
David Moreau
Clos Rousseau Santenay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2016
Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry, plum, and stewed fruits, On the bud there is black pepper spice notes with a slight tartness. Finish is medium with good body. — 3 months ago
Vignobles Mayard
La Crau de ma Mère Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020
Very nice wine, maybe needs a few more year. Integrated tannins. Little fruit. Went great with couscous and merguez. — 7 months ago
Vignobles Thévenet & Fils
Mâcon-Pierreclos Chardonnay 2021
Wow. Such a nice wine coming from humble origins. Needs some air to express itself. On the nose yellow lilies, apple blossom, almost a hint of jasmine, just ripe yellow apple, just ripe pear, a touch of fresh vanilla. On the palate, this really shines. Ripe orchard fruits, rich without being cloying. Blind I would place this as a village Meursault. Yellow apple, pear, touch almond, buttery and rich texture with minimal oak, crème brûlée; I’m assuming from skillful lees management . Good acidity, decent length. 13 abv. 24 usd at the grocery store. I haven’t seen ratings anywhere near where I’ve placed this, but maybe this is a product of a good vintage? Either way, huge fan — 9 months ago
Her Mir Tage
I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — 2 days ago