Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Seems no one has rated this wine ever.
Was blown away 7 years ago or so.
This wine kind of vanishes into the vaults of the Michelins. But I know the Importer Jason Berry and one wine store who has it. A hands down world class chard. But 165$!!!! retail. Rich and drinkable right now - which is what I would do! More on the tropical side, faint pineapple, no citrus here, touch bitter - pretty damn good. — 4 months ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

No formal notes - WOTN for me. Closel I had had but Baumard takes the cake. Fabulous. Layers of flavour—stone, beautiful fruit, haunting wine. — 4 years ago

with Aravind

Sergio Del Rio

9.8

T4Bi Christmas Party 2021 — 5 years ago

Andrew S

9.7

Very good tonight. Magenta/purple in the glass with a nice brilliance. A dizzying array of fruit, with the red spectrum featured. Tar, some floral (violet) notes beautifully balanced and a long, pleasing finish. While it is powerful, there is an elegance which vaults it to the next level. I’d say my favorite of Mr. Pott’s wines. — 6 years ago

Riddley Walker

9.1

Корзина садовых яблок, мягкая груша, абрикос, лимонная цедра, мёд, подсохшая трава, воск, сырая шерсть, осенний ручей, битый камень. Полное, чуть маслянистое тело с хорошей кислотностью и аккуратной минеральной подложкой. Спело и монолитно, с кажущейся сладостью и ультратонким намеком на ботритис. При этом под всей этой массой хорошо структурно оформлено, не утомительно. Не суперкомплексно, но богато и серьезно. — 7 years ago

with Rin

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

17/20 (92/100) Вино с красивым и сложным ароматом с нотами спелых яблок и груш, зеленого чая с жасмином и мёда. Заметный остаточный сахар и высокая кислотность. Насыщенное во вкусе с продолжительным яблочным послевкусием. Великолепно! — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.6

A wine that typically vanishes into the vaults of the Michelins. And to my surprise this has never been reviewed here. Mark Haisma is an Australian living close to Beaune (met him - he gave me a kiss). This guy makes world class Pinots and 10 years ago they were a good deal but those times are long over! 129$ retail. Very well executed and tuned to really show the finesses of this village (as it should be - the terroir is known for elegance). The 2021 is textbook. Pomegranate, raspberry, some cherry but not overpowering. Faint hint of oregano did he include some stems? This was risky! Tannins fully integrated and ultra refined. Worth it “oh yes”! Try it and for the rest of your life you have a reference point and your wallet will be thinner. Lucky for me the importer Jason is one of my wine buddies which helps but not much. — 8 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.5

Huet always sets a high bar and here’s another wine where the estate vaults to new heights. So floral. So much floral intrigue, it’s baroque and achingly beautiful. I don’t think any Chenin I’ve tasted has the level of floral definition of Domaine Huet’s best. And always of course just the right acid and texture, some lemon, a touch of honey and always high-toned and weightless. Effortless balance. Or rather, just plain in-service-to-the terroir, sane, zen (egoless) and restrained winemaking. — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Gets that little lift on the finish from the Mourvèdre that vaults this wine to a 9.2. Reminiscent of a few of the late ‘80’s/early 90’s vintages. A keeper. Need to cellar 3-4 bottles to trot out in 15-20 years. — 5 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.1

Really enjoyed this chenin sparkler. Hope to find some for thanksgiving. — 7 years ago

Mike Evans

9.1

Totally unlike any other CA Chenin Blanc I’ve ever had, the richness supported by acidity and minerality, orange hue, and phenolic qualities remind me of a young Closel Savennières Clos du Papillon. — 8 years ago

Daniel K

9.1

Herbal and earthy, somewhat rustic Cabernet franc. Stayed alive and interesting over there course of a few days — 8 years ago

Hasan Mannan

10

Fantastic sparkling cheninblac. Good funk with a great approach. — 9 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Impressive — 9 months ago

with Tripp and Briget

Josh Morgenthau

9.6

The 2020 version of this cuvée once again notches into my top white wines ever. Elements are in balance and working with vim and vigor. Body is full, acid is bright and crystalline but somehow tender (that’s relative - it is still scorching). And the texture is world class. The floral and confectionary perfumes that emerge in time layered over wool and slate simply steal the show.

New Year, and let’s be honest the world seems to be hurtling past the point of no return into a black hole of shit, but I’m thankful for Roches Neuves / Boudignon / Huet / Closel and the other guiding lights of Loire Chenin, making what I maintain is some of the best wine on earth and selling it for a pittance (even at $80 this is a value) Until everyone else wises up, I will just be over here with my other Chenin zealots (here’s looking at you @Peter van den Besselaar ) nursing bottles of Saumur, Savennieres and Anjou and laughing at our good fortune. Not dry, #cheninjanuary — 3 years ago

Conner Massey

9.1

A touch of bubs — 6 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Deep gold. Abundant nose of dried apples and golden raisins. Sturdy full-bodied palate echoes the nose with a hint of yellow flowers. Strikingly firm acidity from entry to finish. Has clearly held up well over the decades, and is showing graciously now. A tasty treat in its own, but really shines paired with tarte tatin. — 7 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.2

Creamy and delicious. Hard to believe this is Chenin — 8 years ago

Tia Subramanian

9.1

Serious salad wine. — 9 years ago

Nicolas Montigelli

9.4

With Evelyne de Pontbriand. Thanks for sharing @Mike Evans — 10 years ago

with Clarke, Mike and 1 other