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