Vanessa

9.4

This stunning bottle of bubbles is made with 100% Pinot Noir coming from a lieu-dit in the heart of Bouzy called ‘Les Maillerettes,’ which is the Paillard family’s oldest vineyard parcel originally planted in the 1970s and propagated through selection massale.

It was barrel fermented and aged sur lie for 48 months (4.5 years), well exceeding the legally required minimum aging of 12 months on the lees (36 mos in total) for a vintage champagne, a demonstration of patience and commitment to quality!

This wine was disgorged in December of 2023 and has since enjoyed some time aging in the bottle allowing its elements to further integrate and evolve. It could easily continue down this path, gaining complexity for many years to come.

In appearance, it has a deep gold hue (w/ flecks of rose gold).

Its aromatic profile is layered & multifaceted with vibrant notes of red apple skin, cider, raspberry, dried bergamot & poached pear with cinnamon spice, next to richer notes of cherry clafoutis, red licorice, baked quince, almond paste, nougat, marzipan, toasted hazelnut, & brioche with a spine of minerality including wet stones, chalk, & saline notes.

The palate is dry (extra brut!) with a medium body, creamy mousse & mouthfeel, mouthwatering acidity that lends balance & lift, and a long elegant finish. — 13 days ago

K. Syrah

9.1

2015: Rich, generous CC Gran Selezione drinking very well now. I wouldn’t mistake it for the top Brunellos but good fruit and quality viscosity set it apart from the better Riservas. Touches of tar and leather give it a good dose of complexity. $45? At WL. — 2 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

This is a gorgeous Tokaji furmint dry. The nose shows honey, a bit of vanilla, pear, hasselnut. It's a bit shy but very inviting and lovely. The palate is a model of balance. It's showing the usual acid drive I associate with that varietal but there is additional matter and complexity that makes it better than usual super acid driven examples of it. Some honey, some hasselnut notes all along, a bit of a peary note and that peary juice, slightly grainy texture. Some grip in the rear before a long, complex and lovely finish with pear, honey, hasselnut and that vanilla touch that goes on for a long while. That's a superb wine in my book! — 6 months ago

Brandon Boswell

9.5

Heavy body, violets, blackberry, fruity but not jammy, soft tannins… delicious! — a year ago

Chris Sowick

8.9

Garagiste selection. $26.70. Smooth tannins. — a year ago

Chris Sowick

9.0

Garagiste selection. $26.87. Great value Bordeaux. Fruity start with fine tannin finish. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale yellow wine with aromas of citrus, herbs and tropical flesh fruit. On the palate pear and peach flavors with citrus zest and earthy notes on a balanced structure with lively fresh acidity. Medium+ finish, ending with green fruits, citrus and spicy mineral notes. — 6 months ago

Kris

9.7

2014
At BLT Steak — 6 months ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.4

@delectable: this is the selection de grains nobles — a year ago

Andrews Gans

9.0

Very well wine!! Fresh summer )) 3,5$ — 3 years ago