Tasting Note – The Wine Gang

“Distinctive on the nose, this premier cru domaine dry white Burgundy is traditional in style with the restrained, appley fruit flavours of the Chardonnay grape, an attractive richness and creaminess of texture, and an underlying note of minerality from its Chablis terroir: good overall balance and classic bone dry finish.”

Rating: 91 Points (Richard Jennings – Wine Critic)

“Medium dark golden color with 1 millimeter clear meniscus; sunflower oil, fino sherry, savory, VA nose; rich, oily textured, cashew, cashew butter, tart peach, apricot palate; long finish (would pair well with blue cheese, gorgonzola and marconi almonds).”

Winery Notes:

“Rich, meaty and solidly put together, Mercurey, secure in its position among the royalty of wines, brings out the best from beef rib steaks, or joints of beef or lamb, braised or in sauce. Roast pork is well suited to its rich aromas, as are poultry-based stews. Exotic dishes likewise, prove worthy partners for this wine. As for the cheeseboard, this wine harmonizes equally well with either mild, soft cheeses or aged versions.”

Rating: 90 Points (Wine Spectator)

Winemaker Notes: “Red wines from Beaune tend to show red fruit character that can range from fine and delicate to plump and succulent, depending on the location of the vineyard. Les Toussaints often shows more black fruit and riper flavors with accents of smoke, violets and spice.”

Rating: 90 Points (James Suckling)

A red with plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant character on the nose and palate. Full body, fine tannins and a pretty integration of fruit, acidity and tannins. Better in 2016 but delicious already. Second wine of Rauzan-Ségla.

Tasting Notes:

“Champagne, France- This yellow gold Champagne has a vibrant yellow-gold color. Aromas of yellow and white stone fruit, biscuit, and anise waft from the glass. on the palate there are powerful flavors of brioche and citrus.”

Rating: 90 Points (Robert M. Parker, Jr.)

“Lots of underlying iron and earth notes dominate this dense ruby/purple wine, which also has plenty of cassis, black cherry and spice. It is chunky, masculine, medium to full-bodies and robust. It should benefit from several years of bottle age and last 15 or more.”

Rating: 93 Points (Wine Enthusiast)

“…arguably one of the very best traditional method wines made in the U.S. Experience the full bouquet of a brut rosé is by drinking it from a Burgundy glass. This will wrap you in a cloud of ginger, fresh strawberry pulp, baby powder, brioche, and a whiff of grenadine in this incredibly fruit-driven bottling with an exquisite palate. It's a uniquely Oregonian sparkling wine that gets its richness from low yields.”

Product Description: "Aged for 16 months in large oak barrels. Bursting with red fruit, spices and earthiness, this is
supple and velvety, elegant and seamless with fine tannins and a great length."