2012 Paul Dethune Blanc de Blancs Champagne. narrow rapid bubble stream. straw, in color. citrus blossoms, and orange juice aromas. pear, peach, tangerine, lemon before moving onto brioche, spice and cream. citrus mousse, lime, integrated acidity, orange zest, on the finish. #PaulDethuneChampagne

2006 Franck Bonville Collection Privee Champagne
thin steady bubble stream. golden straw, in color. aromas of pear, orange, nectarine. peach, mirabelle plum, tangerine, lemon, yellow apple, citrus zest, pastry, chalk. vibrant acidity. youthful but elegant, citrus pith, creamy mousse, on the finish.

2008 Henriot Millesime Champagne

exuberant bubble stream. straw, in color. aromas of brioche, butter, ginger, citrus blossoms. wine opens to, grapefruit, lime, lemon pith, citrus peel, crisp apple, raspberry, clove, spice, chalk. warm pear, citrus zest, raspberry tart, creamy mousse, on the finish.

2018 Walter Scott Sojeau Vineyard Pinot Noir

crimson, in color. aromas of wet forest floor, moist wood, potpourri, dark red fruit. black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, garrigue, charred wood, finely tuned tannins. rich, elegant, with black raspberries, on a lasting finish.
#WalterScottWine

Monday: seemed like a good day to open Walter Scott. The 2023 Justice Chardonnay, if you enjoy PYCM, then you’re gonna want to go out and get this bottle. Classic matchstick and loads of citrus drive this wine. The 2018 Sojeau Pinot Noir exhibits rich dark red fruits, savoriness, pepper and earth.

Paul Dethune Brut Champagne. Sometimes you just have to go back to producers that you make you smile. Been a fan for a while now, happy to see wine shops picking them up. #PaulDethune #pauldethunechampagne #ambonnay #champagne

NV Paul Launois Grand Cru Composition #7 Champagne

fine micro bubble stream. light gold, in color. initial aromas of orange peel, lime blossoms and a hint of butter. on the palate, pear, peach, lemon, apple, ginger, almond skin, brioche, saline. citrus mousse, tangy, chalky, on a lasting finish.

2015 Franck Bonville Pur Avize Blanc de Blancs Champagne

micro bubble stream. yellow, faint gold, in color. initial aromas of caramel, almonds & pastry. palate opens with, lemon, lime, grapefruit, pear, marzipan, almond pastry, mineral. linear, lime peel, lemon pith, vibrant acidity on the finish.

2018 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Champagne

energetic bubble stream. white gold, in color. spring flowers, warm bread and peach aromas. yellow apple, yellow pear, navel orange, lemon, lime pith, brioche, creaminess, on the palate.
lime zest, abundant acidity on the finish.
#delamottechampagne

NV Roland Boulard et Filles Cuvée Laurine Champagne

steady bubble stream. slight gold, in color. aromas of plum, tangelo, sliced apples. the palate unveils cherry, lime, lemon peel, bosc pear, warm brioche, and mineral. cream, citrus mousse, on a tangy finish.

#champagnerolandboulardetfilles

NV Vincent Testulat Cuvée Préstige Champagne

slow paced bubble stream. faint yellow, in color. initial aromas of papaya, mango, navel orange zest. lemon pith, pineapple, apricots, chalkiness on the palate. there is a level of sweetness in this champagne that lasts through the finish.

points: 89

First Bottling.

rich maroon in color. boysenberry, blackberry, blood orange, strawberry, earth, leather, licorice, pepper. the dark fruit reminds me of pancake syrup we got at a breakfast place growing up.

#Ridge #PaganiRanch #Zinfandel

NV Billecart-Salmon Cinq Champagne

fine, steady bubble stream. light gold, in color. initial aromas of apple, lime blossoms, navel orange. the palate delivers cherry, apricot, blueberry, fig, almonds, biscuits. lemon pith, saline, on the finish.

consume: now - 2035
points: 93

#consumechampagne

2020 Mount Eden Santa Cruz Mountains Reserve Chardonnay

light gold, in color. cream, apple, fresh bread, citrus aromas. peach, pear, lemon, vanilla, thyme, on the palate. refreshing, round, balanced, pleasure to consume, lemon, vanilla, warm stone fruits on the finish.

#MountEdenWine #chardonnay

2022 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Light yellow, green,in color. aromas of freshly cut grass, peach and citrus. mango, grapefruit, lime peel, thyme, asparagus, on the palate. grapefruit pith, green apple, citrus zest, crisp acidity, on the finish.

consume: now - 2026
points: 90

#SauvignonBlanc

2009 Lynch-Bages Pauillac

deep purple, deep red, in color. black currant, cassis, blackberry, earth, tar, leather, tobacco, cedar, pepper. grained tannins, leather, currants, on a youthful finish. needs to be decanted.

consume: now - 2039
points: 94

#5thgrowth #Bordeaux #LynchBages

NV Camille Jacquet Tradition Champagne

slow, fine bubble stream. light straw, in color. green apple and lime aromas. on the palate, lemon, peach, toasted hazelnuts, morning toast, mineral. citrus peel, lemon pith, on the finish.

consume: now - 2030
purchase: $36
points: 90

#champagne

NV Billecart-Salmon Rendez-Vous No.4 Chardonnay Champagne

fine bubble stream. bright, light gold, in color. hazelnuts and pear aromas. lemon, lime pith, grapefruit peel, peach, biscuit, mineral, chalk. citrus mousse, mineral, citrus peel, tight acidity, on the finish. #champagne

2020 Aubert UV-SL Chardonnay

yellow, light gold, in color. initial aromas of orange blossoms, lemon and lime. then opening to mango, pear, grilled pineapple, spice, toffee. lemon oil, tangelo, on a lasting finish. another beautiful Aubert Chardonnay.

#Aubert #Chardonnay #UVSL #Sonoma

Beaujolais Nouveau, the first French wine of 2024. Celebrated annually on the third Thursday of November. #Beaujolais #BeaujolaisNouveau #gamay @kermitlynch.bsky.social