Village Winery Club

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2018

Very surprised by this, but I guess no Mark Hébrart should be all that surprising. Definitely punches above its weight class, and has many similarities to the 2012/2013 PRSWC. Alluring freshness and vibrancy coupled with a shocking level depth and roundness. Very well balanced all-around; looking forward to cellaring the 2019s. Mouthfeel is pure velvet via a delightfully soft / oily texture. 60% Pinot Noir + 40% Chardonnay; Dosage: 4-6 g/l. Disgorged: 1/18/22 — 9 days ago

Tenuta Sette Ponti

Crognolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2019

In the heart of the Chianti lies Estate of Sette Ponti, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past village of San Giustino Valdarno. Has 10% Merlot, aged in French Allier barriques, deep Ruby with red fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with blossom notes, spice and fine integrated tannins. Good balance, long finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Nice! Will age a bit! Tasting well now! — a month ago

Anthony, Tom and 2 others liked this

José Michel & Fils

Special Club Brut Champagne 2014

Bruised apples and bread that was just fabulously balanced by the acidity. I would have scored higher if the bubbles were more present. — 3 months ago

Ira and Ron liked this

Launois Père et Fils

Special Club Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — a month ago

Andrew, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Kumeu River

Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Chardonnay 2023

A little less concentrated than some of the other Kumeu River wines, but still lively and has that same beautiful lemon cream. — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2012

There’s village and then there’s village. Gibourg made fabulous 2012’s and at age 12, the Vosne village is showing superbly, with seamless layers of fruit, mineral and spice, with the concentration of the vintage and the elegance and finesse of the site and winemaking yielding the perfect combination. In a great spot. — 2 months ago

Jan, Tom and 8 others liked this

Domaine Georges Roumier

Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2005

This was singing! Outstanding village wine with lots of cherry, spice, earth, mineral & violet — a month ago

Andrew, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

Gaston Chiquet

Special Club Brut Champagne Blend 2011

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Just hitting its stride. Save it. — 2 months ago

Martin, Tom and 3 others liked this

Paul Bara

Special Club Brut Grand Cru Champagne 2015

This the 2015 Vintage - from Bouzy Grand Cru - seems so fresh pear/apple ,Brioche, toasted grain , great mousse — 2 months ago

Paul, Joe and 6 others liked this
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As it’s opening lemon oil

Paul Bara

Spécial Club Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne 2016

Just spectacular!! — 3 months ago

Bob, Ted and 1 other liked this