Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Before we celebrate the coming 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!

Domaine d'Eugénie

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2009

First time, I was impressed. We love clos vougeot but of course some can be clunky. This managed to be pretty big and yet some elegance. I’m a fan. — a month ago

Bob, LM and 5 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Easy drinking with great body and enjoyable fruit — a month ago

David Herrera
with David
Ericsson, Neil and 3 others liked this

Quintessa

Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Enjoyed this. It is young and vibrant, white Bordeaux like. Does have about ten percent Semillon. Likable California Suav Blanc. — a month ago

Bob, Shawn and 10 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Clos St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Rich, opulent, powerful vintage that kept improving with air showing red & black fruits, savory spice with orange peel, earth & violets — a month ago

Ira, "Odedi" and 14 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Impressive right now and can only get better. Still primary but still too young g at this point for any nuance. — a month ago

Ira, Byron and 12 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Claré J.C. Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Delicate but with an earthy body. Fruit in the background at first but cherry developed after a while. Very nice — a month ago

Ray, Byron and 9 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva Viña Arana Rioja Tempranillo 2016

crowd favorite. really nice and great drinking window. pleasure to visit the vineyard and tasting room. — a month ago

Pooneet, David and 5 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2012

One of our absolute favorites. Light and living and just effervescent with lemon curd and clean starfruit and just enough acid to keep the structure together. Incredibly delicate and a well done balancing act to get these flavors to exist with just enough yeast to reflect the lees. Absolutely delightful.  — a month ago

Denise Espinoza
with Denise
Byron, Ron and 17 others liked this

Château Clos L'Eglise

Pomerol Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend 2009

Sensational, cherry fruits with a complex aroma of chocolate balanced coffee note worthy to accommodate a meaty lunch. — a month ago

Peter, jesus and 11 others liked this