Loren Gesinsky

9.6

Wow. 25 years on this is still incredibly complex and delicious, balancing an unctuous and somewhat oily richness with all kinds of primary,!secondary, and tertiary notes. — 21 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Last tasted 10.30.24 (9.3). Popped for the staff as part of the usual Saturday Slurp. Previous visit was ridiculously delicious but undisciplined. All over the map and that was much of the charm...that rusticity and authenticity...but at Woodstock with 500K in attendance and the LSD-spiked punchbowl that ambushed The Who still found them nailing their set. Kinda similar to that. Yeah. So tonight's viz finds this bad boy relatively behaved with frontal palate richness and savory chocolate note along with a plushiness that was previously hinted at but unfulfilled. Gaminess gonzo for the most part as this seems to have settled into middle-age. Say it ain't so! Was crazy excellent in the punk rock era. Still excellent in the arena rock era. We'll see what happens in the crooner/standards era. 6.27.26. — 4 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Nice. These guys make elegant wines for Paso. — 7 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

M. Chapoutier “De L’Orée” Ermitage Blanc 2021, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
One of Chapoutier’s most celebrated single-vineyard Marsanne wines, sourced from very old vines (60–70 years) in the Les Murets parcel. The ancient alluvial soils contribute immense concentration and depth.

Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with citrus, acacia, caramel, ripe orchard fruit, and floral undertones, layered with toasted nuts and subtle spice.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, powerful, and incredibly complex with remarkable length and precision.

Food Pairings
Lobster, scallops, foie gras, roasted poultry, or rich cream-based dishes.

Verdict
A monumental expression of Hermitage Blanc that demonstrates the extraordinary potential of old-vine Marsanne.

🍷 Personal Pick
My absolute favorite of the lineup. This single-vineyard Hermitage shows the firepower of old vines with stunning depth and complexity, easily among the best Marsanne ever tasted. Phenomenal.
— 8 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This is a hugely floral wine; yellow flowers and honey suckle. Low-ish acid. Lovely with brandade. — 5 years ago

Sam T

9.1

Nicely balanced; a little oak + peach; not too sweet — 6 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.5

Just wow. Refined, interesting, precise, ethereal. — 6 days ago

William Lauder

9.4

Still drinking well. Great expression of a Rhone — 3 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

A forever favorite — 6 months ago

DAL 9000

9.3

At tannins upfront. Berns Steak House. In the 8T room Last bottle. Bottled candled and decanted. Mild dusty dark fruit bouquet. Soft dusty delicate middle. Old world earthiness. Finishes smooth. — 7 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Consistent with previous—reliably excellent rhone white — 4 years ago

Melyss Sautter

9.0

My go-to summer white — 5 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.2

Nice fruit and balance. Pleasant but undistinguished wine. — 6 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Perfect with our grilled gambas. — 2 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Nice white Bandol but I miss some character. Maybe some more cellartime? — 2 months ago

Steve Rura

9.1

Classic Provence for summertime. Really nails that rosé vibe people want for the pools and the beaches. Easy drinking, strawberry, lychee, stone fruit and melon, dry, mineral and crisp, surprisingly long finish with notes of cotton candy, saffron and salt. A bit vegetal. — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Opened prior to dinner. The 2009 “Le Méal” Blanc pours a light gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine was initially a bit reductive but that eventually gave way to ripe peaches, passion fruit, a mix of white and yellow flowers, beeswax, almonds, minerals and there was also a wild note of Bandaid with Neosporin (you can’t make this up). On the palate, the wine is dry with medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The alcohol is high but balanced. Drink now with patience through 2039. — 8 months ago

Paul Weil

9.0

This is a delicious food white. It is light, with balanced acidity. The flavor palette is green apples and red pears. We enjoyed it with Greek food. — 4 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.4

Lemon curd, flint, honeysuckle, melon and wet granite aromas. Flavors of Asian pear, brioche, coriander and fennel pollen. — 5 years ago

Danny Ray

9.0

Okay this fucks a little harder than the license.
Nice, smooth, white.
Paid 21? — 6 years ago