Domaine Rene Leclerc

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. — 5 months ago

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Somm David T

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

Pinotman /// Andreas

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.

Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2016

A dense bright ruby in colour. Initially vanilla/oak notes which blew off with time in decanter. Dense rich and brooding - not giving much aromatically. Tight and muscular. Behaves younger than 7 years. Made by the redoubtable Rene Barbier, one of the founders of the revitalised Priorat movement as shown in the excellent documentary “Dreaming of Wine”. Full bodied and flavoursome. Rich and herbal - predominantly ripe Garnacha grapes. Red and black fruits. Had a wonderful visit there last year with the family and an informative tour and tasting at Clos Mogador. I love the fact that they have kept their wines affordable unlike their Priorat colleagues Alvaro Palacios (L’Ermita) and Daphne Glorian (Clos Erasmus) whose wines are quite expensive. This Mogador is so not ready to drink! Needs time in the cellar. Disagree with Thomas Matthews Drinking window of 2019 to 2024. Personally I think this wine will cruise through to 2030. I will leave the last one for around another 4 years. — 3 years ago

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Somm David T

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An all-star of Priorat.
Andrew Cullimore

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Yes they certainly repay really quite long aging , nice pick @Bob McDonald
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Thanks Andrew. I’m a fan of the Priorat district and their wines. The whites from Clos Mogador (Nelin) are also fabulous. Not that far from Barcelona.

Leclerc Briant

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Beautiful rose. Early adopter of organic practices in the 1960s, biodynamic in 1988. Paired extremely well with steak tacos and salsa cruda. 95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot noir. Almost 3 years aging sur lie. — 6 years ago

Leclerc Briant

Rubis de Noirs Champagne Blend 2004

Doug Burress
9.5

This is one BIG Champagne. Super rich, succulent, and drinking like an effervescent bottle of Pinot Noir. Umami in a Champagne... and a color close to? illegal by Champagne laws. — 7 years ago

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Rene Rostaing

Les Lézardes Viognier 2017

Waxy aromatic peaches with a beautiful vibrant acidity. Young. — 7 years ago

Rene Rostaing

Ampodium Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016

J Choi
9.3

Should decant. Finesse. — 3 months ago

Rene Rostaing

La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2019

2019 vintage. Last tasted 3.8.25 (9.6) and 8.19.23 (9.5). Excellent fill and great cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Small amount of chunky sed. Medium-heavy body but starting to slowly thin out. Excellent colo(u)r. Alongside the roasted nuts and smoked meats flavors, this drops a current cola-nut driven finish. Smooth and harmonious. Love this producer along with a nod to consumers/wine trade for keeping these ridiculous pricings down. 10.10.25. — 8 months ago

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Do really enjoy their craft.

Rene Rostaing

Puech Noble Coteaux du Languedoc Syrah Blend 2017

Nate Wall
9.0

A Northern Rhône take on a Southern Rhône blend - less stewed fruit, more floral and herbal and nuance. Lovely. — 5 years ago

Leclerc Briant

Millésime Extra Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Experiència Verema Barcelona. Museu Marítim.
25.11.19
— 7 years ago

Domaine Rene Leclerc

Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2015

Maybe an off bottle that saw some heat but the cork didn’t hint at it. Underwhelmed for such a great premier cru — 7 years ago

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Leclerc Briant

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Don’t drink this producer too much but this was very good. Richer style, fills the mouth. — 9 months ago

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Leclerc Briant

Millésime Champagne 2018

Oxidative quality. Redolent of apples and nickels and brown flowers. Fine mousse. — 2 years ago

Philippe Leclerc

Les Bons Bâtons Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019

Timothy Eustis
8.9

Nice red fruit. Solid grip. Real wine this one. — 4 years ago

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Domaine Rene Rostaing

Le Vassal Red Blend 2015

Traditional excellent Northern Rhône heritage is on display and proof is in this wine. A smooth red blend exhibiting hidden ripe berries. With an intensity to pair well with burgers and family gatherings. — 6 years ago

Philippe Leclerc

Bourgogne les Bons Bâtons Pinot Noir 2014

Has really improved over the last few years. — 6 years ago

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