Caves Des Moines

Clos du Moulin aux Moines

Moulin aux Moines Monopole Auxey-Duresses Chardonnay 2021

Delicious. Nose has that mineral “stank” that I associate with Auxey in spades and love. Deep fruit, sidling up from the apple side of the spectrum to the peach side, along with nice wet straw notes. Hint of melted butter. On the palate it’s concentrated but nicely balanced. Nice length and intensity. Best vintage of this wine I’ve had yet. — 2 months ago

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Fine description
Doug Powers

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@Delectable Wine — this is an Auxey-Durees, not the description shown. @Tom Casagrande

Caves Albert Duhr (Château Pauqué)

Fossiles Pinot Blanc 2019

Vintage 2019 | Great wine, an unusual and very spicy smell, awesome balance with everything in the right place: structured, acidity and spicy bitters. Paired with choucroute. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Sounds really interesting!
Peter van den Besselaar

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@Tom Casagrande If you can find Abi Duhr wines, certainly try.

Caves d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2024

Very light salmon pink taking on that orange hue. Aromatics are orange blossom, hibiscus, and lemon grass with some vanilla tying them neatly together. Flavor is citrus fruit and creamsicle with a brief stop on the mid palate for some tannins and then a sharp cleansing acidity. Goes very well with an elote risotto with chipotle chicken. — 8 months ago

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Domaine Rene Leclerc

Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. Medium-medium heavy body. Vineyard from the highest point in Gevrey-Chambertin. Gorgeous throughout already with surprising, back-end spice fest. Tannins slightly muted but started to creep out after a few minutes in the glass. This likes to speed and is going places. 1.30.26. — 2 months ago

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Excellent invention under the right circumstances. The 9 yrs of remaining storage after use, in my experience, overstated.
Pinotman /// Andreas

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Ira that makes a ton of sense you are right.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Ira Schwartz Me too and I rarely see that source/plot.

Caves Messias

Vintage Porto

Best 10 yr that has ever crossed my lips. — 5 months ago

Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

La Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Still so primary! Tons of red fruit. Not closed at all — 5 months ago

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Caves Bailly-Lapierre

Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2023

My first Saint-Bris! Pale lemon yellow color. Plush aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers, chalk and abundant fresh herbs. Flavors of unripe peach, all those savory herbs, green apple and lemon zest. Noticeable mineral backbone on the long and drawn out finish. Lively and crisp acidity. Medium-minus body and wonderful freshness. Vibrant and harmonious! There are Chablis comparisons here. Another example of outstanding white burgundy! — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Love Saint-Bris Sauvignons!

Domaine Thenard

Cellier Aux Moines 1er Cru Givry Pinot Noir 2019

Medium gannet and ruby color. Raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and blackberry fruits mix with a balanced acidity, black tea tannin, and cedar box/earthy terroir. Vibrant yet balanced six years in. — 5 months ago