Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — 7 days ago

Marc Melser

9.0

We had the 2010 Vintage on 6/15-16/25. A real nice Burgundy from Beaune. Strawberry, raspberry, clove, leather and and earthiness on the bouquet and palate. Light to medium bodied. Tannins all softened. Old World — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Slightly shy on the nose, but big and bold on the palate. Vanilla, peaches, apricots, lots of peppery spice, buttered biscuits, lavishly oaked as well.
From a 0,375. — 4 months ago

Chip Habegger

8.9

Enjoyed the 2020 a bit more. Solid wine but sweeter (just a touch so) than expected. Needs a bit more zip. The 2020 being a bit better makes me wonder if I should have kept the 2022 a little longer before opening — 19 days ago

Steve Messinger

9.4

Bright cherry w smoke and earth component Med body lush fruit flavors just developing tertiary notes. Well balanced w long finish. Wonderful now but will continue to evolve — 2 months ago

Rosie Johnson

9.5

Gentle soft apple 🍏 and pear. Wonderful for fine dining and seafood dishes. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Presented to me blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears bright yellow with medium viscosity; no signs of sediment, gas or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe orchard fruit: stone fruits, lemons, white flowers, lanolin and minerals. On the palate the wine is off-dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of character. The alcohol is medium+. Initial conclusions: this could be Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Chardonnay from France, Germany or the United States. But I didn’t get any petrol so I eliminated Riesling and I don’t think you could get the balance of fruit and high acid from California Chardonnay (and the oak would probably be so pronounced). So I called Chenin Blanc from France, from the Loire, Vouvray Demi-Sec. Well…I should have known this could be Joly! Close…but some miles away from each other and I’d like to have the confidence to call producer in this case. Drink now through 2034. — 5 months ago

David White

9.3

Deep ruby with purple hue in glass and rich berry fruits on nose, well integrated tannins and with 14.5% ABV was remarkably balanced with good acidity.
Smooth on the palate with long lingering aftertaste. — a month ago

Joe Fischer

8.9

Golden with aromas of honeysuckle, butterscotch, and bruised apple. On the bud, it’s dry with more bruised apple and very mouth filling. Medium finish. Quite nice with our walnut crusted Salmon! — 2 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.0

Bright acidity. Pronounced lemon with hints of pepper. Fantastic with my oysters. — 4 months ago