Tastings

Your full tasting log — every cork pulled, every note jotted.

2023

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Domaine Tempier

🇫🇷Burgundy · Bandol

89

points

Apr 12, 20264

Garden lunch Grilled red mullet, fennel

Mourvèdre signature. Best Provençal rosé.

Wild strawberrySea breezeGarrigueSalineMineralFine grip
NV

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve

🇫🇷Champagne · Champagne

91

points

Apr 9, 20262

Apéritif Gougères

Crowd pleaser. Generous toasty bead.

BriocheToasted almondYellow appleRound mousseCitrus zestSaline finish
2018

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese

🇩🇪Mosel · Mosel Prädikatswein

94

points

Apr 2, 20262

Spring lunch Fresh oysters and lemon

Auslese tension. Sweet but fresh. Perfect with brine of oysters.

Honeyed apricotPetrolSlateWhite flowersTense acidityStone fruit+1
2015

Domaine Pithon-Paillé

Coteaux du Layon

🇫🇷Loire Valley · Coteaux du Layon

90

points

Mar 30, 20262

Cheese course Roquefort, walnut bread

Classic blue-cheese pairing. Half-bottle perfect for two.

Apricot jamQuinceHoneyBotrytisLush sweetnessBright acidity
2011

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904

🇪🇸Rioja · Rioja Gran Reserva

92

points

Mar 22, 2026360m decant

Sunday roast Lamb shoulder, roasted root vegetables

Drinking exceptionally well. American oak now fully integrated. Soft dusty tannins. Elegant length.

LeatherDark cherryVanillaTobaccoDried figCocoa+2
2010

Soldera Case Basse

Brunello di Montalcino

🇮🇹Barolo · Brunello di Montalcino

98

points

Feb 14, 20261180m decant

Anniversary dinner Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Once-in-a-decade bottle. Decant 3h. Drink slow.

Forest floorSour cherryLiquoriceSmoked herbsVelvet tanninsEarth+1