4/13/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Nicely balanced. Soft yellow color. Elegant light toast. Bright but also some complexity in the mix of flavors. This edition is a youngster: 50/50 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay; vintages 2016 & 2017. Could certainly use more bottle time to really strut.

4/11/2024 - aChave wrote:

Somewhat forward oak on opening - not the norm for Eyrie. Air and short decant helped, but still seemed a bit disjointed. Not bad at all, but the woody finish was not expected.

4/12/2024 - aChave wrote:

Very attractive. Mostly red fruit; some decent depth with the clarity and classic weight of the vintage. Opened 90 minutes ahead with quick double-decant. No upside, but pretty now. 90-91.

4/4/2024 - aChave wrote:

Excellent. Bright, assertive, but with very good lemon-orchard fruit. Mouth-watering acidity. Good finish. 89-90

3/31/2024 - aChave wrote:

As before (2022), a lovely wine. Some good tension adds zing to ample, delicious fruit. Very good. No rush on this one.

3/27/2024 - aChave wrote:

Really nice Meursault. Lemon highlights with good pear notes underneath. Acidity provides a nice frame to an otherwise generous and ripe fruit profile. Mild oak adds complexity, but this all about generosity and clean lines. 90-91

3/22/2024 - aChave wrote:

Very nice. Much better than average Pinot Grigio… more weight and balance while maintaining the acidity found in northern Italian whites.

3/24/2024 - aChave wrote:

Initial decant of one hour. Smooth, silky, deep dark fruit, but reticent nose. Tannins submerged beneath the fruit. After 2+ hours red cherry fruit began to emerge, though shyly. This simply needs time to come forward, but the elements are there. Try again in 1-2 years? 89-90 now, but likely to improve.

3/22/2024 - aChave wrote:

Premox

3/20/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

This has evolved very nicely and is In a great place. Needed 30 minutes of air. Initially some grapefruit with strong acidity at the finish. Orchard fruit added as it opens. Piquant finish makes this a great food wine - fresh and lively. More than one might expect from a Haute Côtes wine, except when it’s a superb producer!

3/9/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Very fine. Open and inviting, has beautiful red fruit with soft and sweet tannins. Seems to be peaking, but not declining. Lovely, classic balance.

3/15/2024 - aChave wrote:

Delicious Barbera - vibrant but deep, complex cherry and earthy notes. A good spine, but soft tannins. The fruit and length and supporting acidity are superb.

3/10/2024 - aChave wrote:

Needed air time to open. Serious Chardonnay. More acid & brightness than one would expect at this point (7+ years in). Develops more fruit and roundness with 45 minutes in the glass.

3/10/2024 - aChave wrote:

Still young-ish. Opened 2 hours ahead with 60-minute decant. Steadily added riper cherry flavor to the darker fruit base. A bit of a stony edge (not unpleasant). Good length and finish. 92-93

3/13/2024 - aChave wrote:

Juicy, fresh red cherries with good structure and length. Elegant drinking, in perfect form. Opened 60 minutes with 45-minute decant. (Was good with minimal air… the decant only brought out more)

3/12/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Delicious Bourgogne. Nice acidity and brightness which adds weight and some complexity in the glass 30+ minutes in. Much more interest than a typical Bourgogne.

3/3/2024 - aChave wrote:

Still a big, potent wine from 2014. Mix of black & red fruit. Saturates the palate. With 30 minute decant the dark cherry flavors start to emerge. Tannins are present, but reasonably moderated by the substantial fruit. Definitely needs more time. Vieilles Vignes character. 90+

3/1/2024 - aChave wrote:

Delicious, bright Muscadet. Not as much depth or complexity as the Fiacre Crus Communeaux, but not far behind.

2/24/2024 - aChave wrote:

Double decanted with slow-ox after 30 minutes in the decanter. Medium weight (light for Amarone), which is actually a style I like in Amarone; it doesn’t overwhelm with a raisiny, over-ripeness. Good fruit, big tannins submerged beneath. Decent balance. Didn’t experience any decline in this bottle over the evening. 90-91

2/24/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

If anything this has improved in the year since last tasted. I bit more fragrance and nuance with the same level of precision and zip on the long finish. A firm, still young wine. 93-94

2/22/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Really nice wine. Energetic, medium weight with a slight herbal note. Terrific food wine.

2/17/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Lively and delicious…!
Disgorged 06/19

2/16/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Couldn’t pick this out as a Pinot Gris. Has the initial complexity and fruit of a well crafted Chardonnay, but the pithiness and textural qualities of something else entirely. Doesn’t have the middle palate of a Chardonnay… the fragrant flowers and back-acidity take over. Has a very crisp character at the end. Perfumes increase as it warms. Remarkable stuff; something to experience. Well done, Jason!

2/14/2024 - aChave wrote:

40-minute decant. We just love this type of Meursault. Lovely nose of vanilla oak and lemon citrus with underlying orchard fruit. Very generous on the palate with very nice length. Great balance; nice weight. While the 1er Crus are more complex, this just beautiful. At nearly 9 years of age it still has more to offer… though it won’t get any better, I don’t think.

2/8/2024 - aChave wrote:

A bit of noticeable oak on a fairly weighty wine. After 30-40 minutes, air and warmth improve the balance and elevate the citrus flavors and acid. Enjoyable with dinner.

1/27/2024 - aChave wrote:

This bottle was quite lovely… smooth and round fruit with some nice acid in a supporting role. Tasty and alive!

1/31/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

“Special” Club indeed! Great depth and persistence. Fine mousse and column. Delicate flavors in the brioche, but power in the fruit. Excellent balance. More time will develop it further. 94++

1/31/2024 - aChave wrote:

Dark cherry on the nose. Dark, clear color. Some vanilla on the nose, and the tannins are present but relatively soft and nicely supportive. Really nicely balanced; no drying quality at all. In a very good place, but no rush… the balance will see it through — may have more to offer yet. 92-93

1/28/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Pronounced smokiness initially, but this integrated nicely over 2 hours drinking. A rich, classically styled white Burgundy. Less sharpness than one might expect at this age from a Chassagne. However, has a long, lingering finish. Big, round and generous fruit. Absolutely delicious and thought provoking. 93+?

1/28/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Toasty, tasty brioche, but fresh and vibrant fruit and acid. Citrus profile with a touch of stone fruit. Nice mousse. Good length. Surprising weight given that it’s a brut nature; to my taste the zero dosage is perfectly applied to balance the toast.

1/18/2024 - aChave wrote:

Bright, fragrant with nice citrus and acidity.

1/16/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Just a touch of vanilla oak that adds to the character of what is a very elegant Bourgogne. Lemon citrus supported by lovely acidity. More like a declassified Puligny in all respects. Very attractive now…has evolved nicely since the last bottle we had 4 months ago. 90++

1/14/2024 - aChave wrote:

Nice light toast. Aggressive initial bubbles give way to a lighter mousse. Bright fruit. Easy to drink.

11/17/2023 - aChave Likes this wine:

Simply delicious. Deep, red color, though a nice clear tone. Very complex fruit with notes of leather and beautiful red fruit flavors. Oak is still present, but very fine grained and doesn’t detract at all. Long finish. This is in an excellent place, but will last for many years. A treat to enjoy now. Decanted for two hours, then consumed over an additional two hours. 94++

1/6/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

If fascinating mix of fruit and touches of spice. Good length on the finish. Has brightness not smoothness and depth. Excellent food wine.

1/6/2024 - aChave wrote:

Dark ruby color. Deep, intense fruit but nice support from the acidity. Dark but bright fruit & some forest flavors. No sign of decline. Nice with gumbo. 91-92

1/1/2024 - aChave Likes this wine:

Beautiful! Elegant mousse with lots of brightness and zest. Still has a ways to go, but at this point the aromas are both inviting and enveloping… citrus and orchard notes with just a light touch of leesy complexity. The balance and refreshing vibrancy are spot on.

12/29/2023 - aChave wrote:

Delicious Chablis. Very precise with vibrant acidity and very good length, especially for 2015. Excellent.

12/29/2023 - aChave wrote:

Fragrant, light in weight. Light edge. Very alive (surprisingly). Not deep or long, but a pleasant food wine.

12/26/2023 - aChave wrote:

Very delicate, fine mousse. Light toast. Creamy texture slowly spreads across the palate. Lemon & pear notes. Quite nice.

12/18/2023 - aChave Likes this wine:

Bright, saline, slate… what we look for in Chablis. Top quality village Chablis! Citrus, and just a hint of pear underneath. Good body and moderate length. Excellent Chablis!

12/9/2023 - aChave Likes this wine:

Classy Pinot. Layered red fruit but has a weightless quality to it that is quite Burgundian— in the best way. Long, lively finish. Acid balance says it has more time and brings you back for more. Decanted 60 minutes plus 30 minute slow-ox.

12/11/2023 - aChave wrote:

Distinctly herbal with significant depth and length. Acids sport but not sharp. Hard to place as Pinot Gris… much more complex and substantial. Unique.

12/9/2023 - aChave wrote:

Golden yellow color. Rounded with a nice slate and marine character. Mild acidity, present but not prominent. Salinity nicely hits the back of the mouth! In a great place. Very traditional.

11/25/2023 - aChave wrote:

Bright and persistent. This champagne is always good!

11/25/2023 - aChave Likes this wine:

Delicious Meursault with a characteristic (for Fichet) citrus line that adds brightness and liveliness to the orchard fruit.

11/25/2023 - aChave Likes this wine:

Excellent wine in perfect condition. One hour decant. Inviting orchard flavors. Nicely balanced, light oak influence, and a delicious finish. 93-94

11/22/2023 - aChave wrote:

Open, generous fruit. Nice balance and finish. Just needs more time in bottle to evolve further and help develop the mousse. Should be quite good.

11/23/2023 - aChave wrote:

Decanted 3 hours. Initially unforgiving with light fruit and high acidity. Steadily improved over 3 hours of decanting… and could have used more.
Nice balance in this wine. Pretty, medium-red fruit flavors. Very reserved aromas. On the light, pretty side of the spectrum, but good reserves of fruit and should develop further with 5-7++ years more aging. Needs time, but good potential. 92-93+

11/13/2023 - aChave wrote:

Delicious. Initially sharp, but with 45 minutes of warming and air the lemon citrus and fruit weight pile on. Really nice, and can improve.