Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A few things first.

This Jasper Hill Farms Harbison is the creamiest, gooey delight out there, once you let it warm up. I take it out a 1/2 hour before serving. It is wrapped in spruce cambium, which is the inner bark layer of a spruce tree. Gives it a interesting characteristic. Always a great pair with WB and or Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

PYCM is simply one of the better & consistent white burgundy producers. They’re close to town and not far from Olivier Leflaive. Right around the corner basically.

2020-23 has been a good run in white burgundy. Maybe, 24 too. Not sure yet. I haven’t had a big enough sample size yet. The ones I have had, very good.

The nose reveals; Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, light caramel, some herbaceous notes, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanics, dry limestone, chalky powder, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements.

The palate is round to thick, vicious & waxy. The flavors mirror the nose. Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, butterscotch, caramel, some herbaceous notes, white spice that palate burro’s w/ pleasant heat, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanic fine bits, dry limestone, chalky powder, with tiny bits, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements, rainfall acidity with a round, lush, well balanced finish w/ good length/tension and lasts two-minutes long setting on earth-volcanics & spice. — 10 days ago

Randall Brater

9.1

vanilla and blackberry on the nose.

Smooth and balanced on the palate. Initial hit of acid and ripe fruit gives way to a bit of green pepper before finishing with hints of ripe plums. — 4 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

Don’t when I got it and even less so when I got it but it is a damned good lunch wine. — 5 years ago

Patrick Peters

9.1

Black pepper , black berry, good tannins, acidity is on point! Fruits in the nose and pepper in the finish. Tart dark cherry! — 6 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.5

Awesome. A perfect beer for a cold winter’s night. Thanks, @Dave Harris! — 7 years ago

with Vanessa

Austin Hohnke

8.9

Soft, refreshing, hazy rosé/vin du soif. Almost creamy with notes of hibiscus tea and pomegranate. Lovely and delicate. — 7 years ago

John Hagood

8.9

Again Chambers but better, especially with breathing — 6 months ago

Veronica S

9.0

Subtle nose of pear and apple. Distinctive Chardonnay flavor on the palate. Beautiful wine. — 9 months ago

Matthew Cohen

8.9

Red.

Nose: vegetal.
Palate:tasty. — 2 years ago

Andy Hein

9.0

Vino Mas. Cheese and crackers and snacks. Was good. Enjoyed but have anthers that are better. — 5 years ago

Hollie

9.4

Shared with Megan over homemade potato chips to celebrate being vaccinated. Straw Yellow. Floral notes and a hint of grass. Longer finish than othr sparkling wines. Higher mineralality. Silk, smooth mouthfeel. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

My first Joshua Cooper wine - had to check out the Young Winemaker of the year for 2020 awarded by Gourmet Wine Traveller magazine. Joshua has recently turned 32. This wine was quite rich and dense and a little closed aromatically - obviously quite young. Ripe plum, rose petals, with a little vegetal matter. - a big future ahead. Joshua has had wide experience with Australian wineries and in Burgundy with Domaine de la Vougeraie and Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron. This wine from the cool climate Macedon Ranges with high profile neighbours like Bindi and Curly Flat. — 6 years ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Jaune soutenu
Nez frais et délicat et profond
Bouche dense frais et pourtant concentré fiable sur de beaux amers et sans aucun bois — 7 years ago

Joan Ziegler

9.1

Refreshingly - dry top notes of strawberries with very tiny bubbles. Quite refreshing & delicious! Enjoyed with Daniel Lissie & my most favorite Rafael on Valentines Day! Sweethearts with our sweethearts ! — 6 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.5

Rich Pinot Noir from Oregon that is Burgundian in style. Masculine Pinot Noir with deep dark fruit and earthy flavors. Excellent. — a year ago

Heriberto Silva

8.9

Yellow color, crisp, pears quince, maybe aged on the lees, heavier bianco, — 4 years ago

garry post

9.4

Amazingly good. — 5 years ago

Gwendolyn Smith

9.3

Great French (specs) — 5 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Selosse like only he can make champagne, reductive yet fresh, candied lemon zest, honey, sea salt, grapefruit, fino sherry. Top — 6 years ago

Adam Kincaid

9.0

Had two bottles of this. The first was completely ruined somehow and our wine shop gave us a replacement. Glad they did.

Open, piercing, acidity with some fascinating bright ripe dark fruit. — 7 years ago

with Jillian