Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Wednesday! Before the coming holiday and weekend, we want to look back on drinks the Delectable community enjoyed and consumed this week. We've gathered a handful of reviews and notes that caught our eye. From detailed notes to standout photos, the Delectable community was busy this week, and there are so many great posts to read. Mark your favorites and pick up a bottle to try this weekend. Cheers!

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Montmains Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

There’s Chablis and then there’s Chablis. — a year ago

Douglas, Daniel P. and 7 others liked this

Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2020

Spiced fruit, complex without being heavy — a year ago

Ted, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Light acid up front ending with compressed delicate tropical nose — a year ago

Peter, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier

Kirchenstuck Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2020

Lyle Fass
9.6

Killer wine. Caramel, honeyed and mineral nose with a palate that is luscious and textured. Wide open and sappy. Really showing its hedonistic side. — a year ago

Erik, Peter and 14 others liked this

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Green apple and passion fruit on the palate. A top notch Sauv Blanc. November 2023. — a year ago

Daniel P., Ericsson and 2 others liked this

Il Marroneto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Mid Ruby/garnet in colour. Earthy aromas - freshly tilled earth, red cherry, plum skins, menthol, leather and liquorice. The medium weight palate shows savoury cherry, spice and liquorice with fine persistent tannins. Drinking at its peak but will stay at this level for another 5 plus years. A brilliant match with pappardelle pasta, lamb, fresh basil and Parmesan (thanks Georgie). This wine was a treat, from an excellent year for Brunello - wish I had a few more bottles. — a year ago

Hugh McDonaldGeorgina McDonald
with Hugh and Georgina
Tom, Severn and 31 others liked this
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

As always, fantastic tasting notes.
Great choice on the food pairing.
Bob McDonald

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Thanks Jamie. When the wine is stellar like this was, the notes come easy.

Piper-Heidsieck

Cuvée Rare Brut Champagne Blend 2006

David T
9.4

15 person Champagne tasting with friends.

First time having their 06. Good but not nearly as stunning as their 02. Excellent mix of reductive & oxidative qualities.
— a year ago

Paul, Peter and 21 others liked this
Shay A

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Their ‘02 is an all-time favorite of mine.

Pecchenino

Vigna Botti Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2021

Pickup from my local wine shop. Another win for langhe Nebbiolo for 2021. This one is quite classic. Lighter in the glass, great fruit, balanced acid, nice dried flower and earth. Good value. — a year ago

Severn, Bob and 7 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend Rosé 2006

Very smooth and silky with notes of raspberry and strawberry. Plush! Excellent Champagne. Cheers. — a year ago

Paul, Severn and 16 others liked this