December 21, 2018 - Premoxed
October 19, 2018 - A bit disappointing. The nose seemed a bit off. It got better over dinner, but still had a hint of apple cider. Premox or not it had a mineral note as well with some white flower notes trying to come through. On taste it was quite balanced, nice and round on the palate. Some stronger flavors here than expected but not too off. Really an odd bottle where I question whether premix was there. I never had a Phillippe Colin so I was not sure what to expect.
May 18, 2015 - Matured golden, floral and some honey aroma. Mineral on palate, oak, and honeysuckle, good finesse and sweetness acidity balance, but somehow feels bit old.
February 27, 2015 - Second La Paulee Warmup Dinner (Ai Fiori - New York NY): Second oxidized bottle in a row.
June 2, 2014 - Light nose; unbalanced; some oaky melon apricot; tough finish.
May 5, 2014 - Oxidized
June 29, 2013 - Creamy, soft sweet apple and some maple; vibrant acidity with some tightness on the finish.
March 25, 2013 - Over-ripe fruit and kerosene nose; some sweet candied apple; some apricot; but out of balance.
June 27, 2012 - Lush and creamy; round semi-sweet melon, apricot and peach melba; toasty ongoing minerality with rich viscocity; long finish.
June 25, 2012 - Soft with light acidity and some maple syrup; apricot.