Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Something for the Jasper Hill Farms, “Willoughby.”

I am not much for Brut these days. Prefer Extra Brut. But I had this 375ml left before I shifted gear’s.

Having said that, this is still very sound and consistent. Think I enjoyed it more once upon a time. It seems sweeter now having a steady stream of EB.

Nice mousse. Lemon, lime pulp w/ a bit flesh, Bosc pear, red apple, yellow stone fruits, tropical fruits, quince, ginger, whipped creams, graham cracker, nougat, light & soft volcanic minerals, nice chalk powder, sea fossils, gentle saline, yellow flowers & lilies with hints of jasmine, pleasant, lively acidity, good balance, structure-tension & a smartly polished elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on white spice-ginger.

Excellent pair w/ Key Lime Tart.

@SimplyRedVirtualLiveHamburg — 25 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

NV. 375ml format. 11.11.25. — a month ago

Brendan Baker

9.3

Brioche, almond croissant, golden apples, stone fruit, slightly oxidative, long ✨ — a month ago

George Yasutake

9.3

Well structured red. Awesome bottle! — 25 days ago

with Wade and Mitch

Andrea Watt

9.4

Lemon, mineral, and a touch of brioche. Bright but structured. — 4 days ago

J Choi

9.3

Blouge. Lovely. — a month ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Slightly deeper salmon pink, more copper toned . More fruited than the Cristal , more strawberry , raspberry , floral character, limestone hints. On the palate this is rounder and more juicy , fruit driven in style , with strawberry , raspberry and some orange rind . Quite good density and balance . Good red fruited , chalky , finish . This is showing well , quite rounded and inticimg in style , open and generous . This is showing well now and I would imagine it will continue to do so over the next 10 years plus. — 2 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Oaky, not seamless and integrated but also not over the top. There is good wine underneath the sheen of oak. If your thing you'll like it... — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Lime, apple, and honeysuckle. Light and zesty but a touch less dry. — 20 hours ago

Vin d’Ottawa

8.9

Dry, light strawberry 🍓 in this truly different Rose — a month ago

with Gillian