Tasting Notes for Dominic Roy

N.V. Vadin-Plateau Champagne Premier Cru Renaissance Extra Brut Pinot Meunier (view label images)

1/19/2024 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

91 points

100% Pinot Meunier, Premier Cru - Cumières
80% 2019, 20% 2018.

Yeast and toast on the nose. Lemon, sourdough, red apple on the palate. Medium plus acidity. Fine bubbles. Medium finish.

Delicious, great quality for the price.

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2012 Château Troplong Mondot St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/31/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

93 points

The nose is so attractive, with leather, tobacco, violets and dark fruits. The palate is more subdued with dark fruits and bitter dark chocolate. Powerful, well intergrated tannins. The finish is medium to long.

Delicious to drink now, and I don’t think it will benefit from additional cellar time.

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2017 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/9/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

94 points

Nicely concentrated. Spice, black fruit and earthy notes. Very approachable. Decant for a few hours before drinking. Drink now until 2032.

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2017 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/9/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

Structured with black fruits. I suggest giving it a 2-decant. Drink now until 2030.

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2017 Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/9/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

Very approachable. Fresh, red fruits with a subtle structure. Drink now to 2027 for best results.

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2010 Château Giscours Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/9/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

93 points

Delicious. Very drinkable at the moment. Drink until 2030.

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2011 Château Lamartre St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/2/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

85 points

Dates, cedar on the nose. Dried fruits and cinnamon on the palate. Medium plus tannins, medium acidity. Medium minus body. Medium intensity. Akward finish, the wine seems to be past its peak.

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2012 Château Clos du Moulin St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/2/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

88 points

Blackberry, cranberry and vanilla on the nose. Green apple, sour cherry on the palate. Medium plus tannins, medium plus acidity. Medium minus body. Drink now, past its prime.

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2018 Château Beaumont Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/13/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

Prune, blueberry and violet on the nose. Blueberry and clove on the palate. High tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium plus body. Medium plus intensity. Medium plus finish.

Geeat wine, consistently good every vintage. At it’s best now until 2028. Recommended!

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2019 Villadoria Barbaresco Nebbiolo (view label images)

5/11/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Red fruits and clove on the nose. Sour cherry on the palate. Herbaceous. High acidity. High tannins. Medium body. Medium minus flavour intensity. Butterscotch finish.

Decent wine, good value.

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2013 La Lecciaia Di Pacini Mauro Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Sangiovese (view label images)

4/21/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

92 points

Truffles, red fruits, figs and vanilla on the nose. Earthy. Fresh strawberries. Dry, medium plus tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium body and intensity.

Classic brunello. Delicious! Drink now to 2033.

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2017 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/16/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

86 points

Strawberry and Blueberry jam on the nose. Fruity, allspice on the palate. Medium plus acidity. High, grainy tannins. Medium minus body. Medium minus intensity. Short finish.

Fruity, mass produced wine. May be better in a couple years, but not very impressive.

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2006 Citation Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

4/7/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

93 points

Dried fruits and lavender on the nose. Figs. Ripe strawberry. Soft tannins. Medium plus acidity. Light body, medium intensity. Medium plus finish.

Delicious, in it’s prime now! Drink in 2026 at the latest.

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2018 Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins Syrah (view label images)

4/6/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

88 points

Cherry. Brambleberry. Blackberry. High tannins. Medium acidity. Medium plus body. Medium plus intensity. Medium finish.

Good. Drink now to 2028.

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2011 Vite Colte Barolo Essenze Serralunga d'Alba Nebbiolo (view label images)

4/6/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

91 points

Cranberry. Liquorice. Blueberry. Herbal. High, grainy tannins. High acidity. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

Lean, but powerful structure. Drink within 5 years.

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2015 Cafaggio Basilica del Cortaccio Toscana IGT Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

3/24/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

On the nose: raisin, fig and floral notes. Blueberry, vanilla, strawberry and pepper on the palate. Medium plus acidity. Velvety tannins. Medium plus body and intensity. Long, cherry finish.

Delicious! In it’s prime now, but will drink well over the next 5 years.

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2013 Château Larmande St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/24/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

88 points

Raisins, clove and floral nose. Cedar, blackberry, blueberry and lavender on the palate. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Medium minus body.

Drink now, past its prime.

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2017 Cantina di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

3/11/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

87 points

Raspberry, sour cherry and rose on the nose. Lean on the palate, with red fruit flavours. High tannins. High acidity. Medoum body. Medium minus flavour intensity. Not very complex. Medium minus finish.

Very straighforward. Decant 2 hours, drink now to 2027.

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2017 Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Rosé Millesimato Franciacorta DOCG Champagne Blend (view label images)

3/10/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

Strawberry and rhubarbe on the nose. Intense aromas. More red fruits on the palate, led by cranberry and strawberry notes. Soaring acidity. Medium plus body, with intense flavours. Bubbles could be finer, but not unpleasant. Medium finish, ending with cranberry and yeast notes.

Good value, recommended. Great with food.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Veuve Clicquot Champagne Extra Brut Extra Old 3 Champagne Blend (view label images)

2/25/2023 - Dominic Roy wrote:

89 points

Freshness on the nose, with lemon and slight peach. Green apple and citrus on the palate. High acidity. Fine bubbles. Medium body, not very complex. Medium minus finish with brioche notes.

Clear Veuve Cliquot style. Slightly more interesting than the yellow label, but nothing special here.

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2011 Romano Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

2/18/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

93 points

Complex nose: Blackberry. Blueberry. Vanilla, cinnamon. Cedar. Pine. Tobacco. Black liquorice. Dried fruits. Very high aroma intensity. Similar notes on the palate, with more dried fruits. High tannins. Medium plus acidity. Full body. Long finish.

Big wine. Very high quality, well made. In its prime now, but will age another 10 years.

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2018 Bouchard Père et Fils Montagny 1er Cru Blanc Chardonnay (view label images)

2/18/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

90 points

Nuts, butter and melon on the nose. Honey, melon and citrus note on the palate. Medium plus acidity. Medium body and intensity. Finish is medium length. Delicious now, drink soon.

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2019 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

2/11/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

89 points

Red berries on the nose. More red fruit on the palate (sour cherry, raspberry and strawberry), with vanilla and orange peel. Medium plus acidity. Soft but grippy tannins. Medium body and intensity. Medium finish.

I would hold on this or decant 2h, still tight at the moment. Best from 2024 to 2029.

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2018 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

10/1/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

91 points

Cherry, tobacco, raspberry, vanilla and orange peel on the nose. On the palate, earthy notes with sour cherry, cranberry, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium plus acidity. High tannins. Medium body. Medium plus intensity. Medium finish.

Great producer. Drink now, best until 2028.

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N.V. Gilles Mansard Champagne Brut Chardonnay (view label images)

2/11/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

89 points

Brioche and apple on the nose. Bread, grapefruit and lime on the palate. Medium body. High acidity. Low complexity. Fine bubbles. Short finish. Good quality, drink now.

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2016 San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte Sangiovese (view label images)

2/4/2023 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

91 points

3 hour decant.

Figs, dried fruits and sour cherries on the nose. Tight tannins. High acidity. Medium body. Sour cherry and earthy. Medium finish.

Drinks well now, but I would wait 5 years to start drinking this. Well structured but tight at the moment.

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2020 Riecine Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/12/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

86 points

Nose: Cranberry. Orange peel. Medium minus intensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Cranberry. Herbs. Orange peel. Medium plus acidity. Medium tannins. Medium minus body. Medium minus intensity. Medium finish.

Drink now.

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2019 Tempo d'Angelus Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/12/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

88 points

Nose: Blackberry. Cassis. Dried fruits. Vanilla. Medium intensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Blackberry. Medium plus tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium body. Medium minus finish.

Good! Drink now to 2024.

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2019 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (view label images)

9/12/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

88 points

Nose: Cranberry. Raspberry.

Palate: Raspberry. Strawberry. Sour cherry. High tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

Good. Drink now to 2029.

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2020 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Rosso di Montalcino Campo ai Sassi Sangiovese (view label images)

9/12/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Nose: Cranberry. Medium intensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Cranberry. High tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium body. Medium minus intensity. Medium minus finish.

Good. Drink now to 2025.

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2016 Château Garraud Lalande de Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/11/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

87 points

Nose: Herbaceous. Blueberry. Blackberry. Medium intensity.

Palate: Raisins. Raspberry. Smoke. Medium plus tannins. Medium plus body. Medium intensity. Medium plus finish.

Good, but I would wait a few years.

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2019 Castello Romitorio Romitoro Toscana IGT Red Blend (view label images)

9/11/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

88 points

Nose: Raspberry. Cassis. Medium intensity.

Palate: Raspberry. Blueberry. Sour cherry. Medium plus tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

Good value. Drink now to 2024.

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2017 Domaine Coursodon St. Joseph Silice Syrah (view label images)

9/11/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

92 points

Nose: Chocolate. Strawberry. Liquorice. Dates. French vanilla. Medium plus intensity. Complex.

Palate: Coffee. Chocolate. Vanilla. Blueberry. Raspberry. Medium plus tannins. Medium olus acidity. Full body. Pronounced intensity. Medium plus finish.

Great wine, awesome value Northern Rhone. Drink now to 2027.

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2019 Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne La Taupe Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/11/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

87 points

Nose: Red fruits (strawberry, cherry). Cinnamon. Clove. Medium minus imtensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Cherry. Oregano. Blueberry. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Medium minus body. Medium intensity. Medium minus finish.

Great burgundy value! Recommended.

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2019 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/10/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

85 points

Nose: Red fruits. Light intensity.

Palate: Cranberry. Medium body. Medium minus intensity. Medium finish.

Ok for the price. Drink now.

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2019 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Reserve Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/7/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Nose: Boysenberry. Blueberry. Medium intensity.

Palate: Blueberry. Blackberry. Strawberry. Vanilla. Medium plus tannins. Medium acidity. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium minus finish.

Great value! Drink now.

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2020 Trivento Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

9/5/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

83 points

Nose: Raspberry. Blackberry. Blueberry. Medium plus intensity.

Palate: Juicy. Blueberry. Strawberry. Dark chocolate. Blackberry. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Medium plus body. Medium plus intensity. Medium finish.

Very juicy. Lacks freshness. Drink now.

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N.V. Mission Hill Exhilaration Brut Rosé Okanagan Valley VQA Rosé Blend (view label images)

9/4/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

85 points

Nose: Strawberry. Lemon. Medium minus intensity.

Palate: Lemon. Lime. Raspberry. High acidity. Medium minus body. Medium minus intensity. Medium minus finish.

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2018 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/1/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Nose: Liquorice. Anise. Cherry. Floral. Medium minus intensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Cherry. Vanilla. Cranberry. Medium plus acidity. Medium plus tannins. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium minus finish.

Good. Best from now to end of 2023.

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2018 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia Maipo Valley (view label images)

8/29/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

87 points

Nose: Currant. Blackberry. Raspberry. Oak. Medium intensity.

Palate: Raspberry. Cherry. Blackberry. Herbaceous. High tannins. Medium plus acidity. Medium plus body. Medium plus intensity. Medium finish.

Good! Drink now to 2028.

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2021 Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Allo (Alvarinho/Loureiro) White Blend (view label images)

8/29/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

83 points

Nose: Lemon. Tropical fruits. Medium plus intensity.

Palate: Lemon. Mango. High acidity. Light body. Perceptible residual sugar. Light intensity. Short finish.

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2019 Château Viramière St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/26/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Nose: Blackberry. Medium intensity.

Palate: Blackberry. Raspberry. Herbaceous. Medium plus tannins. Medium acidity. Medium body. Medium minus intensity. Medium finish.

Good. Drink now until 2024.

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2019 La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/26/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

86 points

Nose: Oak. Cherry. Strawberry.

Palate: Oak. Cherry. Medium minus acidity. Medium minus tannins.Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

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2018 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Basilica Cafaggio Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (view label images)

8/26/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

86 points

Nose: Strawberry. Cranberry. Dried raisins.

Palate: Cranberry. Orange peel. Raisin. Medium plus acidity. Medium plus tannins. Medium body. Medium intensity. Medium fimish.

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2020 Kuhlmann-Platz Riesling Alsace (view label images)

8/26/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

86 points

Nose: Lemon.

Palate: Lemon. Honey. Pear. Medium acidity. Medium body. Off-dry. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

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2020 Kuhlmann-Platz Gewurztraminer Alsace Gewürztraminer (view label images)

8/26/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

85 points

Nose: Pear. Mango. Honey. Intense aroma.

Palate: Pear. Peach. Honey. Low acidity. Off-dry. Medium plus body. Pronounced intenisty. Medium minus finish.

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2017 Mascota Vineyards Cabernet Franc La Mascota Mendoza (view label images)

8/24/2022 - Dominic Roy wrote:

87 points

Nose: Blackberry. Cassis. Herbaceous. Anise. Medium intensity.

Palate: Big black fruit. Bell pepper. Vanilla. Cherry. Medoum plus tannins. Medium acidity. Medium plus body. Medium intensity. Medium minus finish.

Good value wine. Drink now.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

8/12/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

89 points

Nose: Brioche. Toast. Yeast. Medium intensity.

Palate: Grape. Brioche. Apple. Lemon. Medium plus acidity. Medium body. Medium plus intensity. Medium finish.

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2014 Bouchard Père et Fils Coteaux Bourguignons Les Deux Loups Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/11/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

88 points

Nose: Cherry. Strawberry. Medium intensity.

Palate: Strawberry. Sour cherry. High acidity. Medium tannins. Medium minus body. Medium intensity. Medium finish.

Good! Drink now.

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2011 Château Fourcas Hosten La Grande Demoiselle d'Hosten Listrac-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/10/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine:

89 points

Nose: Blueberry. Leather. Raisin. Herbaceous. Dark chocolate. Medium minus intensity.

Palate: Herbaceous. Cranberry. Blackberry. Bell pepper. Medium acidity. High tannins. Medium minus body. Medium minus intensity. Medium finish.

Good! Traditional style. Drink now.

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