Porte Divine

Henri Bourgeois

La Porte du Caillou Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with biscuit and floral notes. On the palate flavors of peach, apple and melon with white floral herb notes. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and yeasty notes, lively acidity with slight mineral character. Small production, nice! — 8 months ago

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Sylvain Dittière

La Porte Saint Jean La Perlée Anjou-Saumur Chenin Blanc 2017

Substantially above a tasting that included more prestigious appellations and more expensive bottles, all in the same region and all in chenin blanc. Best VfM of a very enjoyable tasting. Nice balance and yet a subtle acidity leaving much to hope for latter years. Drink some, keep some. — 6 years ago

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Jean-Luc Colombo

La Divine Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

Tasted blind...initially very tannic but settled down after a few minutes (or my palate was subdued into compliance). Elegant notes of dark, tart red fruit and earthy spices. Black pepper and smoke complimented the finish, which was tart but appropriate and enjoyable. I was surprised on the age but in hindsight this was a good thing, as the tannin has mellowed enough to allow for the fruit to really come through. Overall a very well done wine. Nice job Jean-Luc! — 6 years ago

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

This is the best bottle of wine I’ve had from my cellar in years. Nearly perfect. Bought it in 2008 for $30 and one of my great finds. Good lord it was just divine. I’m sure there have been better vintages but I can’t imagine it. — 2 months ago

Domaine Philippe Tessier

La Porte Dorée Cour-Cheverny Romorantin 2022

first romorantin! very mineral, lots of salt, highly acidic at the front. smells spiced and like quince and a little pear. would be good w something buttery — 9 months ago

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Domaine Amaury Beaufort

Brut Nature Les Jardins de la Porte de Troyes Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Blend

The newest disgorgement is fire 🔥 — 3 years ago

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Henri Bourgeois

La Porte de l'Abbaye Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Happy New Year! First wine of 2021. Very fruit forward aromas of apple and citrus along with plenty of mineral notes. Same fruits on the pallet with hints of melon and fresh herbs. Gripping acidity and creamy finish. Quite refreshing and elegant. — 5 years ago

Clive, Paul and 1 other liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend 2005

Purchased this bottle at Chateau Beaucastle in 2011. It was divine last night. — 6 years ago

Paul, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this

Domaine Huet

Le Haut-Lieu Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2014

Jaune clair
Nez de pomme au four de verveine de pierre chaude
Bouche fraîche et pleine belle longueur porte par de la maturité et une acidité parfaite
— 7 years ago

Serge, Julia and 2 others liked this

Domaine Weinbach

Schlossberg Alsace Grand Cru Riesling 2021

Light Golden color, apricot, jasmine, and peach compote. Complex with a long finish and string of acid throughout. Just Divine. Hard to imagine Alsace gets much better than this ! — 7 months ago

Tom, Ira and 1 other liked this

Sylvain Dittière

Les Pouches La Porte Saint Jean Saumur Cabernet Franc 2020

Tanins deja bien fondu, grosse attaque fruité petites touches poivronnante, finale fumée. — 8 months ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

My crazy BIL did it again. Same rating with one add’l thought: 20+ years to go but divine now with decant.
“Lithe, feminine nose led a nicely delineated palate of dark red fruit, cigar box and velvety tannins. Wonderful.”
— a year ago

Jose, Vino and 29 others liked this

Yvon Métras

Fleurie Gamay 2019

Notes are cumbersome, so no notes today but plus side, scores are honest and I should be a professional reviewer, LOL. (This wine was crazy, one of the best Gamay I've had...)

On the Lawn at Tanglewood this final afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is leading IVES (Psalm 90) and BEETHOVEN (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Opus 125).

After a two-year pause, we arrive again to the day when Beethoven concludes on these hallowed grounds. The 9th by Beethoven is always bittersweet for us, as it marks the end of the official Symphony and Pops season for the BSO at their Summer home. It is a wonderful and singularly emotive piece moved with the full force of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus (110+) conveying the message of a divine spark of joy that makes all people one. The music and the day almost bring me to tears on an annual basis...
'Freude, schöner Götterfunken!' / 'Joy, beauteous, godly spark!'
— 4 years ago

Brendan, Daniel and 23 others liked this

Philippe et Sylvain Ravier

Saint Jean de la Porte Vin de Savoie Mondeuse 2018

Blueberry, leather, satisfyingly medium dry finish. Really enjoyed this one. — 6 years ago

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Pol Roger

Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2004

This is divine and ready to be drunk. — 6 years ago