7/31/2023 - tobyc Likes this wine:

Wonderful intensity on the bouquet with cherries, blackcurrants, mint and rose petals. Dry with finesse. The acidity while present is not dominating, but is gently balanced. The tannic structure shows a wine that is still in its infancy. Black fruits, olives and sweet liquorice in effortless harmony and a long lingering finish. Save another decade.

5/12/2022 - fcxj wrote:

Very clean, citrus tart aromatics, classic Leflaive.

10/6/2022 - tobyc Likes this wine:

Sweet black fruit, green leaves and pepper. Smooth mouthfeel, good structure and a tannic grip. Starts to open but +5 years wouldn't harm.

7/17/2021 - Genghis88 Likes this wine:

Lime green flesh in color
Briney nose. Hint of oak. Touch of smoke. Some melon notes. Oyster shell.
Dry, nice acidity. Beautiful long finish. Perfectly balanced. Some lime notes. Some herbal notes. This wine is bloody delicious. Case worthy for sure!

3/12/2021 - tobyc Likes this wine:

From the lesser-known Gattinara appellation in the northern part of Piedmont. Made from 100 % Nebbiolo, this wine not only appears like a true Barolo, it also tastes like it. There's richness to it which is both refined and elegant. The Nebbiolo's "roses and tar" w. dark cherries, some liquorice and vanilla prevail while rounded tannins and retained acidity give a stout and earthy mouthfeel.

Keep or drink.

Finished over two days. Day 2 better. Thus, give plenty of air.

11/22/2019 - tobyc Likes this wine:

Intense white. I wouldn't call this rustic, but it is a bit less elegant than its cousins right next to it. Not a bad thing though.

Dry, med+ acid, med+ body and intensity. Baked apples, honey-roasted nuts, salt, butter, butterscotch - everything combined in a creamy texture and very persistent aftertaste. Incredible.

4/9/2020 - tobyc wrote:

Deep, dark intense red - almost purple. Pure, clean nose, not very expressive. Dry, med(+) acid, med+ tannin, med+ intensitet and high alc. The wine is quite well-made although the alc. stands out, leaving it a bit unbalanced. The finish is long however. I wouldn't write it off just yet.

Keep.

My notes: Ripe black fruits, balckberries, liquorice, herbs, animale, yoghurt, tobacco and leather.

12/27/2020 - tobyc Likes this wine:

Straw yellow. Med intense nose w. stone fruits and some rubber and petroleum. Med(+) acid, med body and intensity and alc. Good minerality and stony structure. Balanced between the fruits and more stony character. A bit watery finish. Not big, but easy-drinking.

Drink.

My notes: Petroleum, yellow stone fruits, gooseberries, salty capers.

4/15/2019 - tobyc Likes this wine:

Made from the three main grapes: pinot noir, chardonnay and meunier. NB: Red and Black has noted to me that it is 50/50 PN/CH and I'm inclined to belive him/her as I am not particularily well-informed on the grapes.

Colour: Very transparent and clear. A bit yellowish.

Bouquet: Slightly perfumed, very clean and med intense w. apples, liquorice root, nuts, flowers, hay and green pears.

Palate: Fine bubbles. Dry, med acid, med(+) body. Creamy texture w. mushrooms, apples, liquorice, pears and nuts. Oxidized profile. More bisquit than toast but still noticeable. autolysis. Wonderful finish.

Too young, way too young.

5/23/2020 - tobyc Likes this wine:

One of the grande marques 5-10 % of the wine gets new oak for four months and mature in bottle for up to 8 years!

Colour: Lightly pearly and golden hue.

Bouquet: Pure and toasted, dusty w. yello stone fruits and liquorice.

Palate: Creamy, soft and pleasant. Pronounced sweetness w. med+ acid and med body. Full of stone fruits, pineapple, orange zest, fennel, lemon and toast.

Overall: Can you like something and still be a bit disappointed? Personally, that’s how I feel. On the other hand, it is not particularily complex and it lacks somewhat depth.