1/24/2016 - esol wrote:

Such a pretty, elegant, and complex Champange. Not slowing down anytime soon.

6/27/2015 - esol wrote:

More integrated and complex when compared to bottle tasted 4 years ago.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Sweet and lacking any sense of complexity. $45-$60 NV bottles tasted beside this left this behind. Worst QPR in all of Champagne.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Half bottle disgorged Nov/Dec 2008. Not sure what the base vintage is but please comment if you know. Textbook Krug and no signs of decline. Balanced, complex, outstanding. I don't buy that inferior juice is placed in the 375, rather they may be releasing earlier and require a few extra years in the cellar.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Tasted alongside 2004 Bollinger Grande Annee. More elegant and refined. Seamless and complex.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Tasted next to 2003 Dom Perignon Rose. Heavier and more masculine in comparison. Noticed a hint of Dill across multiple bottles.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Disgorged October 2010. Large scaled, yet closed. A monster sleeping. Will give it another year.

6/24/2015 - esol wrote:

Great QPR, outperformed some heavyweights recently. Holds purity and elegance while maintaining weight.

6/4/2015 - esol wrote:

Lots of fruit, low acidity, slight heat.

5/3/2014 - esol wrote:

Confected and simple. Not worth the price.

1/17/2014 - esol wrote:

great wine at this price point

4/12/2013 - esol wrote:

Light golden core fading to a light straw rim. Nose of rubber, peach, and apricot. Acidity and sweetness play well off each other and provide a balanced and lingering finish. Great QPR.

4/12/2013 - esol wrote:

Dark fruits, a touch hot and out of balance currently.

4/12/2013 - esol wrote:

Red fruits, on the lighter side of the scale. Enjoyable.

1/1/2013 - esol wrote:

White grapefruit, cantaloupe, pineapple skin. Creamy oak on the palate but not overwhelming, I would still give it a few years. Despite the hot year, the alc is well integrated. Great acidity and length, very well balanced. Improved the second day.

1/1/2013 - esol wrote:

Disgorgement September 2011 - 4391 - L-SC04-12. Citrus zest, mandarin oranges, golden apple, chalk, ginger, honey, and Thai basil. Fine bubbles, creamy mousse and extremely well balanced. Beautiful and complex 30+ second finish. A bit young for my palate, will not be touching another bottle for a minimum of 2 years.

1/1/2013 - esol wrote:

Great fruit accompanies the yeasty and nutty autolytic elements. Lots of depth and a finish that lingers on. Aging beautifully.

12/5/2012 - esol wrote:

Tons of coffee, ceder and tobacco interlaced with dark fruits. Ripe tannins, concentrated and a bit warm. Good length but seems a bit disjointed at present.

12/2/2012 - esol wrote:

A beautiful 2005 Bordeaux. Elegant and delightful.

9/8/2012 - esol wrote:

Light and watery.

8/14/2012 - esol wrote:

Vanilla, toast, red fruits, and blueberries. Oak is very evident. Heat on the nose, lean on the palate, and slightly tart.

8/8/2012 - esol wrote:

Opaque, glass staining dark cherry fades into a red rim. Fruit-Forward but not overdone or candied. Vanilla, chocolate, liquorice, smoke, cherry, blackberry, plum. Smooth, ripe tannins with lovely acidity. Touch of heat on the end leading to a spicy lingering finish. Overall, a well balanced Shiraz done right.

7/19/2012 - esol wrote:

No notes taken.

7/19/2012 - esol wrote:

No notes taken.

7/14/2012 - esol wrote:

Cassis, blackberry, smoke, rubber, loam, pencil shavings, and tar. A beautiful and refined Chilean wine.

7/14/2012 - esol wrote:

Cherry, forrest floor, black pepper, smoke, leather, and a hint of VA. High acidity and fine tannins. Elegant but light.

7/11/2012 - esol wrote:

Excellant QPR. Balanced, creamy, and fresh. A bit toasty at present so I will be giving it a year or so before opening another. Was even better the next day!

7/11/2012 - esol wrote:

Vanilla, citrus rind, peppermint. Too hot on the finish for my liking, even when served at a cooler temperature. There are better 2009 Bordeaux Blanc out there for less.

7/11/2012 - esol wrote:

Has the viscosity of oil in the glass. Wet stone, petroleum-based wax on apple peel, dried pineapple, ripe cantaloupe, flint. Beautifully complex but ripeness overshadows the acidity at this stage.

7/10/2012 - esol wrote:

Surprisingly open for a 2008 Bordeaux. Plum, black cherries, liquorice, toast. Silky tannins. After having 3 extremely tight 2008s, this was a pleasant surprise.

7/10/2012 - esol wrote:

Has entered the "dumb phase". Followed for about 2 hours but not giving up much on the nose or palate besides massive tannins.

7/10/2012 - esol wrote:

Cassis, lead pencil, toast, tobacco but not enough fruit to mask the alcohol. Faint tannins but a bit tart with heat on the palate.

5/31/2012 - esol wrote:

Extracted, confected, metallic, and hot.

5/31/2012 - esol wrote:

Rich and aromatic. Vanilla, butterscotch, and yellow apple. Needs time, not much outside of oak at present. Balanced acidity and integrated alcohol.

5/21/2012 - esol wrote:

Vanilla, pineapple, honeydew. Rich and silky with a long finish.

4/8/2012 - esol wrote:

Similar to last bottle just a bit more tannic.

2/7/2012 - esol wrote:

Quite pleasant at the moment.

1/3/2012 - esol wrote:

Popped and poured into Burgundy glasses. Focused and refined expression of citrus and mineral. Reminiscent of a young, barely oaked, Grand Cru Chablis. Hints of faint mushroom and toast emerge with time. Improved as it opened up and provided a spicy, lingering finish. Still a young and disjointed for my palate but the structure is clearly there, it just needs time. Will not touch another bottle for at least 5+ years. 90+

11/26/2011 - esol wrote:

Cassis, leather, coffee, anise, earth, and forrest floor. Integrated alcohol. Smooth tannins. Sweeter than the 05 Beau-Sejour Becot drank alongside. Spicy on the backend. Medium finish.

11/26/2011 - esol wrote:

Cassis, licorice, espresso, plum and soy. Integrated oak, silky tannins, and balanced with good acidity. Refined and approchable with a long finish. Looking forward to trying it again in 5+ years.

10/12/2011 - esol wrote:

Opened and recorked for 12 hours before serving. Exceptional quality and potential are easily evident. Needs more time - obviously.

10/12/2011 - esol wrote:

A lot of autolytic characteristics. Fresh baked bread, almonds, and pears. An ever so slight sweet incense peaks through. Pears and salted toffee balanced with an underlying minerality. Rich, creamy, and full, with well integrated acidity and long finish. A beautiful Champagne.

8/26/2011 - esol wrote:

Fresh lemon zest sprinkled on peaches. Very young and primary with just enough sugar to balance the acidity. Well made.

7/31/2011 - esol wrote:

Boring and generic.

7/16/2011 - esol wrote:

Initially 87-88. Improved with time.

5/24/2011 - esol wrote:

Red fruits and cassis on the nose with smoke and lead pencil. Harmonious and refined with velvet tannins. A solid effort and pleasure to drink.

5/21/2011 - esol wrote:

very aromatic although heat is present on the nose. alc and tannins have integrated but pretty thin on the palate.

5/8/2011 - esol wrote:

High viscosity, ruby color. Note of cherry prune, cocoa, and almonds. Rich and full on the palate, slight tartness, elegant tannins. Long finish.

5/8/2011 - esol wrote:

Inky, extracted, and oaky. Decanted for 4 hours. Prominent notes of vanilla and hazelnut followed by black fruits, plum and black tea. The barrel is overtly obvious. This is a big wine, nothing subtle or discreet here. More elegant on the palate than the nose after decanting. Silky tannins, med finish, well integrated alcohol.

4/29/2011 - esol wrote:

Vibrant ruby red color. Nose of red cherry and plums. Not your traditional overtly chocolate and raisiny Amarone, their essences are subtle here. If you are expecting a sweeter, jammier style of wine you will be disappointed, this needs to be approached with an open mind. More elegance and femininity than you'll find in most Amarone. Simply gorgeous. Has become a new favourite.