Her Mir Tage

9.1

I never expected the 2011 Chambertin to have such a firm backbone! I opened it yesterday at 3:30 for decanter breathing, then started glass-breathing at 6:30. Right after pouring, it was extremely tight – it wasn't until 8:30, after two full hours in the glass, that the aromas finally emerged: intense floral and powdery rose notes, with a powerful structure, great depth, and hints of chocolate, earth, leather, tobacco, and a peppery spice. The fruit was certainly there, but it wasn't soft or delicate. To be honest, this was a great wine in terms of aroma, structure, and quality – but it wasn't easy drinking. It felt like hard work, and frankly, it's not my preferred style. I took half the bottle home. Then tonight at 6:00, I opened the remaining half – and wow, the nose was bursting with wild roses, violets, and powdery perfume. The palate was a pure delight: the tannins had turned incredibly silky, with black cherry and sour plum intertwined, finishing clean, sweet, and refreshing. Completely opened up. This wine, when closed, is deep, introverted, and grand in structure; once open, it becomes flamboyant and exuberant. From now on, I think the best approach for Chambertin is an 8-hour decanter breather, followed by glass-breathing to appreciate its evolution along the way. — a day ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Supple complex oily and delicious in the nose. In the glass this is getting more expensive: pear, limestone, white pepper. Restrained but super classy and complex. Amazing stuff! — 24 days ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2023- vintage -good extraction, wild fruit , Stoney character, rose petal, dried strawberry , medium tannins, medium acidity. — 14 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium ruby with a medium garnet rim . Touch more sweetness on the nose , with rose , ripe cherry , red plum , raspberry , blood orange and some slightly toasty notes . On the palate this is juicy and quite sweet fruit profiled with raspberry, strawberry, quite fruit dominated . Rounded but noticeable tannins , fresh vibrant acidity and decent length . This is quite young, certainly compared to the Malconsorts , pretty sweet fruit , but overall well balanced and probably just needs a little more time . Quite a lot appears to be hidden at the moment , comes across a little one dimensional, but I think it will get there . Come back in 5-8 years, should drink well a further 10, if not more. — 16 days ago

romo

9.3

Reduced and young, very serious. Not your book club Chardonnay. - at Laurelhurst — 21 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

So good! Showing notes of lemon, citrus, wet stone, mineral, flint & racy acids — 13 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium light lemon yellow , touch of green . Quite a lot of struck match , quite young and reductive on the nose . Some ripe lemon hints , smoky yellow fruits , peach , apricot and honeysuckle. On the palate this is quite intense and structured with the citrus and yellow fruits mixed with a chalky notes . This has good length and extract and refreshing acidity with creamy mouthfeel , after a while becoming even more mineral and fresh with an intense finish. Showing pretty young still , needs a bit of time to wake up but lots of potential . Even better in 5 years or so and will last well a further 5 - 10 . — 16 days ago

Jamie Lauder

9.8

2005 vintage.
Rich black cherries, cocoa spice, orange peel, dark flowers, subois and earthy.
Long generous finish with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins.
This was bequeathed to me years ago at a Celebration of Life for a gentleman who was greatly influential and guiding on my wine journey.
A stunning wine from an incredible individual.
Cheers everyone.
🥂🥂 — 3 days ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Plush, lush. Rich fruit and great pose. Velvety texture, dark plum and black cherry. Floral notes and a gorgeous soft intensity. Long and textured. Delicious — 24 days ago

Dave

9.0

Well, we all know this one. Average rating 8.7? Where's the love?
Listening to the Apers — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — a month ago

romo

9.1

Young, wild and brambly. Subtle olive leaf. Decant. - at Chris & Jenn’s — 10 days ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2018 “S” pours a slightly hazy garnet/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, cranberry, strawberry, licorice, purple flowers, green herbs and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. I love me some Lapierre. Drink now through 2038. — 24 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Not premoxed… hallelujah! Honey, lime, glorious freshness though. Intense and great length. Finally! — 9 days ago

with David

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another great btl! Consistent with my prior notes — 19 hours ago

Martijn

9.5

From a demi bouteille. Very ripe and lush. — 19 days ago

Roman Boudou

10

Wow! Mgn. My precious — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another enjoyable bottle! — a month ago