3/23/2024 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red color with clear rim. Nose of barnyard and wet hay with a hint of red fruit. Medium plus body with high acidity. Palate of red currant and raspberry with some truffle. Finish with some rose petal. Acidity throughout. Decanted for an hour before serving. Excellent wine.

11/14/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Opened it to go with coq au vin. Color was dark ruby red bordering on garnet but translucent with clear rim. The nose was of red fruit lots of currants/cassis dried leaves and slight barnyard. Medium body and high acidity. Palate of dark red fruit like raspberry and currant with a hint of cherry. Roses and lavender followed by milk chocolate with a silky smooth finish. Very rich and structured Gevrey Chambertin with 10 years on it.

11/5/2023 - Alan Demers wrote:

Corked

7/15/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Nice Sta Hills Chardonnay but past it’s prime. Color was golden yellow clear rim. Nose of honeysuckle ripe stone fruit and wet stone. Moderate acidity an medium-full body. Palate of ripe apricot and biscuit slight buttery finish. There was minerality but more tertiary than being structurally forward like a burgundy. Finish was long. Time to drink them before they oxidize.

7/15/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Expected it to be corked like the last one I opened a few years ago. But I was pleasantly surprised, even shocked. Cork broke during opening. Color was deep purple and clear the rim had some orange in it but still no cloudiness. The initial nose had a pronounced funk but it disappeared after swirling and letting it sit for a while. Decanted for two hours. It opened with black fruit, some rosemary and a hint of leather an roasted beef. Full bodied. Palate still had strong tannins and good acidity. Flavors of blackberry an plum, cigar tobacco, thyme and rosemary finishing a bit edgy with tannin and a hint of leather. It was still fresh and not tired. I do like old cabs before they became fruit bombs and this is definitely one that was made for aging.

5/29/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Dark purple color with clear ruby rim. Nose of dried black fruit and some earthiness/barnyard in the secondary. High tannins initially but subside after an hour decanted. Medium plus body with good acidity. Palate was of plums an blackberries with good oak and vanilla. Some earth/truffle came in towards the end finishing in a very silky mouthfeel of lusciousness. Excellent Pomerol.

5/29/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

This wine had a bold purple almost black opaque color with a clear rim. It was almost syrup-like, very ripe fruit. Nose was of black fruit and rosemary even at 18 years it was still not showing a lot of secondary aromas. High tannins and acidity. Palate of bramble and huckleberry. The secondary was herbaceous with tarragon and thyme notes coupled with some anise. Finish was long and silky. Very big and rich wine.

2/17/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Straw colored with clear rim. Aromas of apple and pear with a slate and petrol nuance. Medium minus body high acidity. Rich sweet fruit that is a dry balance. Apricot and pear dominate with some floral notes mostly lily. Finish is long and luxurious. An excellent wine.

1/8/2023 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Ruby red color with clear rim. Nose of red fruit , cassis and raspberries with some decaying leaves at the end. Medium body with high acidity. Palate of rich dark red fruit some cassis and dried plumbs but still bright. Secondary flavors of mushroom and truffles. A nice long finish. A good Nuits St Georges

11/24/2022 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Cork crumbled upon extraction had to decant and filter. The wine was clear a dark ruby red almost garnet. Floral nose with lavender and currents and as time went on more of a mushroom forest floor aroma. Medium plus body. Palate was big acidity after 19 years it still had tannic overtones. Rich ripe fruit of raspberries currents and some cherry. Floral notes come in secondarily along with some truffle finishing with a hint of chocolate. Delicious wine.

10/23/2022 - Alan Demers wrote:

Corked

10/3/2022 - Alan Demers wrote:

Ruby red color clear rim. Nose of red fruit raspberries and strawberries slightly floral with some lily overtones. Medium body high acidity. Palate of bright red fruit raspberries cranberries and strawberries. Very fruity not much more complexity yet. Finish was pleasant with silky floral flavors.

10/3/2022 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Ruby red color slight rust in rim and clear. Nose was initially very tight but after an hour of decanting showed red current and raspberries with a truffle an floral almost rose like overtones. Acidity was still pretty high given it’s age and it retained throughout experience. Palate of sweet red fruit almost a stewed sweetness followed by rich mushroom and lavender/rose petal flavors. The finish was silky almost like melting milk chocolate on the tongue. Excellent expression of a well aged GC.

6/19/2022 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Decanted for an hour. Color was inky black with a nose of plum and black cherry followed by a secondary of leather and rosemary. Full body and good structure with notable tannins. Palate took some time to develop but when it came out it was of dark fruit, stewed plums and black cherry slightly herbal and spicy with some pepper. A tobacco finish was pronounced. Very nice wine.

6/19/2022 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Pale straw in color nose of white flowers and crushed stone. High acidity medium body. Palate began with white peach and slight floral overtones followed by pronounced minerality and salinity. Finish was crisp and refreshing.

5/21/2022 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

The wine was dark ruby burnt orange with clear rim. initially austere very tight but after a half hour began to open with dark fruit aromas and a slight hint tar. Medium plus body the wine exhibit sweet plum and black cherry with a lilac overtone. Very supple yet rich mouthfeel. Finish was long with an almost creamy texture. Very nice wine.

4/9/2022 - Alan Demers wrote:

Corked

1/7/2022 - Alan Demers wrote:

Deep garnet clear rim. Nose of blackberry, plum ans hint of herbs/rosemary. Full bodied with high acidity and tannins. Palate of black fruit, granite minerality and graphite. Rich finish.

12/31/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Golden yellow with clear rim. Nose of dried fruit and lilies. Medium plus body with good acidity. Palate of apricots and stewed apples. There was some minerality but it seemed to melt in with the fruit. Definitely an older Chablis.

12/31/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red and a silky shimmer with a nose of ripe red fruit, lilacs and forest floor. Medium plus body and high acidity with great structure. There were significant tannins even after decanting. Palate was of berries and cassis rich floral and truffles. Long finish that was silky. Excellent burgundy

11/25/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Rich golden color clear rim. Nose of stone fruit and orchard flowers and wet granite. Medium plus acidity. Palate of ripe apricots, honey and mineral overtones. Somewhat earthy nuances in a long sweet finish. Excellent wine.

11/20/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Inky black color clear rim. Nose of dark fruit, cherry and blackberry with a hint of herbs like oregano Good acidity and rather soft tannins. Palate of sweet cherries and a bit of sweet balsamic. Very juicy followed by some herbaceousness. Finish was long and smooth with a hint of leather. Very enjoyable wine.

11/14/2021 - Alan Demers wrote:

Corked

10/30/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red color and clear rim. Nose of red fruit mostly raspberries with a hint of floral/lavender and some wet leaves. High acidity medium body and good structure. Palate of sweet red fruit predominately currants with nice floral and earth nuances. Long finish.

10/23/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Inky black color clear rim. Nose initially very tight but after decanting and waiting an hour it showed pleanty of black fruit, cedar and graphite. High acidity and abundant tannins. Palate of black berries, black plum and black currant and pretty much in that order. Secondary flavors of leather, spice and herbs especially rosemary. Finish was a bit tannic so still too young. This could age easily another 15-20 years.

9/10/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby almost purple color with a nose of intense smoked meat and black fruit. High acidity and firm tannins this wine had a pronounced stewed prune and meaty flavors with some herb and spice on the secondary. The finish was long and pleasant.

9/2/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red color and clear rim. Nose of red fruit and earth tones lilacs and rose. High acid. Flavors of sweet raspberries and and currants with slight sharpness from the acidity. Slight floral character and some earthiness. Silky finish

6/11/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby color bright rim. Nose of cherry and lilac with a hint of truffle. High acidity medium plus body. Palate of red fruit; cherries and raspberries very fruity. Slightly earthy with a mushroom notes on the finish. Delicious wine.

6/4/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Color was deep garnet through to a clear rim. Very viscous and thick leaving long legs. Nose was very fruit forward of plum and black berry and after decanting for an hour secondary aromas of rosemary cedar and pepper emerged. High alcohol lower acidity and soft tannins. Palate of stewed black fruit very rich mouthfeel ending in spice and herbs with a long finish. A big rich wine that is still youthful and can age another 10 years.

5/22/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep garnet with slight rust in rim. Aromas of stewed fruit, cassis mushroom and wet earth. Medium acidity, very little tannin but full bodied. Palate of sweet black fruit leather and tobacco. Finish was long with slight spice. Seems to be at peak. Drink now.

5/1/2021 - Alan Demers wrote:

Corked

3/27/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Straw yellow color with clear rim. Nose of citrus and some flint and crushed rock. High acidity and medium body. Palate of sweet fruit, grapefruit and lemon slight minerality and honeysuckle. Finish was smooth.

3/27/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Ruby red with slight orange tinge in the rim. Nose of dried fruit and wet leaves with a hint of lavender. Medium acidity and medium body still some tannins. Palates of dried cherries and currants, truffles and roses. Finish was silky. Very pretty wine classic old burgundy.

3/20/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Ruby red in color and clear rim. Nose of red fruits and lilac slight forest floor. Medium body high acidity an good tannins. Palate of sweet red fruit predominantly raspberries and currants with some truffle an rose petals as time passed. Finish was silky with a hint of milk chocolate. Delicious wine.

3/14/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red color and clear rim. Nose of red ripe fruit especially raspberries with wet leaves an floral/lavender secondary tones. Medium acid and medium plus body. Palate of juicy raspberries and red currants - very fruit forward. Secondary flavors of rose petals and mushrooms with pronounced tannins. Finish was elegant and silky. Delicious wine can drink now - 2025.

2/28/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Straw yellow in color and clear rim. Nose of white flowers, slight citrus and sea foam. High acidity and medium body. Palate of peach and green apple with a slight buttery mouthfeel. Finish has a slight mineral/ saline character. Nice fresh and drinkable Chardonnay.

3/6/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Clear bright light straw color. Nose of peach and white flowers with a slight buttery nuance. High acidity and medium minus body. Palate of stone fruit honeysuckle with an ever so slight vanilla an butter on finish. No real real minerality but nice wine.

2/27/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep garnet color nose of black fruit graphite and smokiness. High acidity with medium plus body and pronounced tannins. Palate of blueberry and blackberry initially with a smoked meat flavor behind the fruit. Nuances of graphite and herbs like rosemary were in the finish. A bit lighter in body than other hermitages but well made.

2/18/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby color clear rim. Aromas of red fruit, mineral/ flint and floral notes of lavender. Medium plus body good structure and acidity with pronounced tannins. Palate of cherries and currants with some herbaceous spice notes and minerality. Long finish that grows even longer the more it opens up. Very nice wine that is still youthful and can age another 10 years.

2/7/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby red with a burnt orange hue throughout and in the rim. Nose of cherries, thyme, tar and truffles. Medium plus body high acidity and significant tannins. Palate was of red fruits- cherries an currants. Slight licorice/anise ending with sweet fruit and floral notes of lavender. Still young this wine can last another 10-15 years

1/31/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Medium straw yellow color. Nose of white flowers and stone fruit with a slight cream nuance as secondary aroma. High acidity and medium body. Flavors of white peach and honeysuckle anchored in good minerality followed by a slightly buttery secondary an a bit if smokiness. Mouthfeel was rich. Finish was medium. Nice example of a 1er Cru Chablis.

1/30/2021 - Alan Demers wrote:

Amber in color with a nose of tropical stone fruit and herbs. Moderate to high acidity. Rich mouthfeel with flavors of very ripe peach and sweet juicy apple with a slight brininess and minerality. This is definitely an aged Riesling so it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

1/13/2021 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Classic burgundy. Ruby red in color with clear rim. Nose of red ripe fruit and a slight floral secondary nuance. No mushroom or forest yet but it is still rather young. Medium body with high acidity and good tannins. Palate of raspberries and cherries very fruity and a slight lavender overtone ending with some minerality. The mouthfeel was luscious almost like milk chocolate. Delicious wine from a great producer that doesn’t break the bank.

12/6/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Deep ruby almost garnet color slight orange in the rim. Nose of earth and wet leaves, cassis and a hint of spice. Medium body high acidity. Palate was rather rich for a Pinot noir. Subdued fruit of plum and black currant slight truffle overtones finishing with silky dark chocolate. Very surprising richness more like a Rhône than a burgundy.

11/25/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Straw yellow in color with a nose of pear and honeysuckle and a slight stone nuance. High acidity and a medium body. Sweet fruit palate of pear and lemon with pronounced minerality and some alkaline on the finish. Nice wine.

11/21/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

This wine continues to delight. Deep garnet with orange rust rim. Nose of dried black fruit black currants and black cherries prominent tobacco and rosemary balanced with the fruit. Medium plus body with high acidity and still shows tannins. Palate of cassis, earth, rosemary and thyme some cigar and licorice. Long silky finish.

11/15/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Straw yellow in color clear rim. Nose of peach and some apple white flowers and sea shells. High acidity medium minus body. Palate had a rich mouthfeel lots of peach and nectarine with good minerality. Slightly sweet and a long finish.

11/14/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

A mature Cabernet reminiscent of Napa cabs from the 70’s and 80’s. Deep garnet color with some orange rust in the rim. Nose of cedar graphite and rosemary with some fruit after a time mostly dried black cherry. High acidity medium plus body with still considerable tannins. The palate was balanced with cassis and spice. Lots of cedar thyme and earth. The finish was long. A real treat.

11/7/2020 - Alan Demers wrote:

Deep garnet color with clear rim. Nose of blackberry and black cherry and some alcohol. Full body low acidity medium tannins. Palate of big black fruit and some spice. Finish was slightly peppery.

11/7/2020 - Alan Demers Likes this wine:

Color was bright straw and clear time. Nose of pear and stone fruit slight wet rick. High acidity and medium minus body. Palate of white peach pear and crushed rock. Pronounced minerality finishing with sweet fruit.