4/12/2024 - xwine wrote:

A spicy, red fruit nose. A bit grumpy to start, but unfurled over the course of a couple hours. Not amazing, but very nice. Purchased at Caves Madeleine (Beaune) in 2012.

4/6/2024 - xwine wrote:

Certainly not your basic pot de côtes! Deep and substantial. In essence, a baby Corna. Has many years left.

4/3/2024 - xwine wrote:

Nice nose, but somewhat rustic on the palate. Not a lot of charm.

3/31/2024 - xwine wrote:

Never disappoints. See previous note.

3/30/2024 - xwine wrote:

Didn’t get the feeling this was advanced, but certainly ready to go. It was decent enough, with some fresh apple notes, but I don’t think I’d buy more. Did not seem very Chablis-like.

3/24/2024 - xwine wrote:

Still drinking very nicely. Very good QPR.

3/21/2024 - xwine wrote:

Nice enough, but could use a bit more acidity.

3/17/2024 - xwine wrote:

This is in a great place right now. Rich, but with great cut. Stellar, and even better on day two.

3/16/2024 - xwine wrote:

Decent on day one. Really rounded out nicely on day 2. Excellent QPR.

3/4/2024 - xwine wrote:

Another nice vintage of this lovely rosé.

3/3/2024 - xwine wrote:

Lovely! This was supple, good acidity, bright red fruit, and joy to drink. Early in its maturity, but ready to go.

3/1/2024 - xwine wrote:

Good in its style, but for me a bit "meh." Nothing wrong with it, but it wasn't very exciting.

2/26/2024 - xwine wrote:

Unfortunately, my last bottle of this. Really drinking well, and still very good on day 2. And this is just a "simple" Bourgogne?

2/17/2024 - xwine wrote:

Marvelously delicate florals. Elegant. Pillowy soft, yet still firm.

2/17/2024 - xwine wrote:

Double decanted about an hour before starting on it. Very little sediment to speak of (it's filtered, but still threw a tiny bit). This is drinking very well, though I imagine it will be even better with more age. No specific notes taken.

2/18/2024 - xwine wrote:

Still my favorite wine with oysters on the half shell.

2/12/2024 - xwine wrote:

Drinking surprisingly well. I was expecting it to maybe be a bit past prime, but this was lovely. Delicate, but not brittle. Velvety and thoroughly enjoyable. Looking forward to the last bottle.

1/26/2024 - xwine wrote:

Very good. Developed nicely over the past few years.

1/26/2024 - xwine wrote:

Still drinking beautifully. A bit rounder and richer, but in the best of ways.

1/19/2024 - xwine wrote:

Silky dark fruit. Drinking very nicely, and no need to wait any longer.

1/13/2024 - xwine wrote:

Nice Langhe Nebbiolo (as usual with Vajra). While I like drinking these young, this was a bit too young.

1/8/2024 - xwine wrote:

Every year, a solid basic rosso at a good price.

12/27/2023 - xwine wrote:

Meh.

12/20/2023 - xwine wrote:

This has aged nicely. Lovely texture, aromatics and finish. Solid Nebbiolo.

12/5/2023 - xwine wrote:

Lemon and white flowers. Very nice, but not sure the price is justified.

12/6/2023 - xwine wrote:

Again, a fair bit of brett. It wasn't awful, but enough that I didn't really enjoy this wine.

12/2/2023 - xwine wrote:

Substantial and moderately tannic, with dark fruit (particularly for a Canary Islands wine). Could use a bit more acidity, but delicious nonetheless.

11/25/2023 - xwine wrote:

Opened and decanted, then drank over the next couple of hours. Some light coffee notes (which I didn't expect), then some spice and a light touch of fruit. A couple of others though it had a bit of a pruny quality. Initially a bit too much acidity showing on the palate, then it seems to retreat a bit and shows some spicy, light fruit, but a slight sourness too. It's okay, but drink up.

11/25/2023 - xwine wrote:

Very dry, chalky, pure. Nice Champagne.

11/17/2023 - xwine wrote:

Better a year ago, but it’s still a nice rosé.

11/11/2023 - xwine wrote:

Delicious easy drinker.

11/3/2023 - xwine wrote:

Capsule was a bit raised, and the cork was soaked through, but didn't seem to have leaked. Solid pinot noir, thankfully. This definitely needed some time in the glass, and showed quite well. No notes taken.

11/1/2023 - xwine wrote:

Stellar rosé, as always.

10/29/2023 - xwine wrote:

My last bottle of this. Wow! Drinking very well right now. Opened a couple of hours before dinner. Nice texture, solid fruit, balanced and just plain delicious.

10/19/2023 - xwine wrote:

Decent, but a tad sweet.

10/5/2023 - xwine wrote:

A very tasty rosé. On the medium-light side, with a refreshing quality. Good value, too.

10/2/2023 - xwine wrote:

This is a terrific Pinot Gris. Crisp, deep, no detailed notes, but it was delicious.

10/1/2023 - xwine wrote:

A very interesting wine. Last had the 2018 vintage, which showed a bit more "sherry flor" character. Garpaia's note captures this well. E and I both loved it.

9/30/2023 - xwine wrote:

In contrast to the dark fruited and somewhat clunky Marsannay Les Favières from the same producer, this is red fruited and has some elegance. I prefer this one. Very nice drinking.

8/26/2023 - xwine wrote:

This is drinking so nicely! Really opened up after about an hour. Excellent basic Nebbiolo.

8/1/2023 - xwine wrote:

Beautiful riesling. The floral aromas alone would be enough, but it also shines on the palate. Nice level of sweetness, with good cut.

7/28/2023 - xwine wrote:

A nice Bourgogne. Very much alive, but no reason to hold any longer. Very light color, elegant, firm.

7/26/2023 - xwine wrote:

Lovely rosé. Delicate, pillowy, some complexity. Whether it's worth the tariff is another story.

7/19/2023 - xwine wrote:

This wine never disappoints. A step or two (or three!) above most other rosés. Deep, rich yet supple, good length, that familiar slightly oxidative note, along with a deep copper-ish color.

7/14/2023 - xwine wrote:

Terrific chardonnay. Really hits all the good notes. Firm structure, lovely aromas of jasmine and white stone fruit, which are followed up on the palate.

7/9/2023 - xwine wrote:

Very nice wine, particularly given the price. Juicy dark red fruit (but not at all thick or cloying), excellent structure and balance, some minerals. This is really good. When I see "Rosenthal" on a wine I don't know, it's almost always a safe bet.

7/1/2023 - xwine wrote:

Similar to the Vignettes, but perhaps a shade less intensity. Very nice, but for the money I will stick with the Vignettes.

6/25/2023 - xwine wrote:

This had a slight bit of secondary fermentation. Still, it was quite nice (on day one, not so much on day two). No notes.

6/20/2023 - xwine wrote:

Beautiful lively red fruit on the nose and palate, with some spice and minerals. Great focus and energy, balance is perfect. Thevenet has a wonderful style.

6/14/2023 - xwine wrote:

Decent enough to start, but not very interesting. Nothing to be gained by further aging.