Philippe DesRosiers, DipWSET 🍷
@bordeauxguru.bsky.social
Lawyer by trade, wine enthusiast by passion. WSET Diploma graduate. Bordeaux futures specialist, but loves Burgundy. E-mail at [email protected]
La Spinetta Vursu Vignetto Camp 2004 #Barolo #Italy Very much in a newer style as opposed to rustic (explains why Spinetta has more Tre Bicchieri than any other). Raspberries, blueberries and blood orange dominate a rich #wine Tannins are rounded and drinking nicely now #Nebbiolo
January 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Château #Angelus 1995. Big, bold, overripe, a bit over extracted. Dark fruit bomb. Tastes like sweet blueberry/blackcurrants tart. A bit lacking in acidity/freshness. More of a #California #Napa #wine than #Bordeaux #SaintEmilion Shouldn’t like it, but love it. Drinks so easily.
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Château #Angelus 1995. Big, bold, overripe, a bit over extracted. Dark fruit bomb. Tastes like sweet blueberry/blackcurrants tart. A bit lacking in acidity/freshness. More of a #California #Napa #wine than #Bordeaux #SaintEmilion Shouldn’t like it, but love it. Drinks so easily.
Amazing #Bichot #Corton Charlemagne 2019 #wine. Honey candle wax, lemon, hazelnuts & smokiness on the nose. Very rich & profound. Long with depth. Very fine. Enjoy now, but can wait 5-10 years. Pairs well with this homemade black #truffle foie gras #torchon. #Burgundy #Chardonnay
December 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Great #Chassagne #Montrachet 2019 from Au Pied du Mont Chauve paired with #tuna #tataki #Chardonnay #Burgundy #wine
December 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Great #Chassagne #Montrachet 2019 from Au Pied du Mont Chauve paired with #tuna #tataki #Chardonnay #Burgundy #wine
Double crap! #Chassagne #Montrachet 2019 from Latour is oxidized. Actually a combination of oxidative reduction and cardboard #cork taint. #Chardonnay #Burgundy Smith HL 2015 is very oxidized. Some would enjoy the profile, but this is #Bordeaux not #Jura All perfectly kept #wine
December 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Double crap! #Chassagne #Montrachet 2019 from Latour is oxidized. Actually a combination of oxidative reduction and cardboard #cork taint. #Chardonnay #Burgundy Smith HL 2015 is very oxidized. Some would enjoy the profile, but this is #Bordeaux not #Jura All perfectly kept #wine
Typical #Chambolle Village with cherry, raspberry, strawberry notes. Very much #Pinot with violets and earth tones. Good acidity. Not much in the way of structure or length. A bit simple. I guess $100 doesn’t go far for #Burgundy #wine
December 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Typical #Chambolle Village with cherry, raspberry, strawberry notes. Very much #Pinot with violets and earth tones. Good acidity. Not much in the way of structure or length. A bit simple. I guess $100 doesn’t go far for #Burgundy #wine
1er cru Montée de Tonnerre from François Raveneau is better than most other grand cru #Chablis #wine Yellow citrus fruit, lemon curd, lemon oil, honey, limestone, seaspray. Rich and ripe, bright acidity, long generous finish. #Burgundy #Chardonnay (and oysters were good)
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
1er cru Montée de Tonnerre from François Raveneau is better than most other grand cru #Chablis #wine Yellow citrus fruit, lemon curd, lemon oil, honey, limestone, seaspray. Rich and ripe, bright acidity, long generous finish. #Burgundy #Chardonnay (and oysters were good)
This 2016 Blanc Fumé de #Pouilly is a great expression of #Sauvignon Blanc from #Loire Medium straw colour, nose of chamomile, lychee, white flowers, mandarin orange, and lemon. Flint and dry stone minerality drives this #wine that is in the sweet spot now.
December 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This 2016 Blanc Fumé de #Pouilly is a great expression of #Sauvignon Blanc from #Loire Medium straw colour, nose of chamomile, lychee, white flowers, mandarin orange, and lemon. Flint and dry stone minerality drives this #wine that is in the sweet spot now.
Not overly impressed by these two from Bichot. #Chablis was a bit reductive and lacked depth and concentration for a 1er cru. #VosneRomanée had bright cherry fruit but lacked in mid palate and length. Disappointing for a 2005. #Burgundy #Chardonnay #Pinot
December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Not overly impressed by these two from Bichot. #Chablis was a bit reductive and lacked depth and concentration for a 1er cru. #VosneRomanée had bright cherry fruit but lacked in mid palate and length. Disappointing for a 2005. #Burgundy #Chardonnay #Pinot
Nice Monday afternoon sipping #wine Girardin #Echezeaux 2005 Cherry, raspberry, red fruits, spices, quite elegant showing finesse. Not overly complex, but expressive. Good acidity. Now in the sweet spot. Not to be cellared longer. #Burgundy #Pinot
December 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Nice Monday afternoon sipping #wine Girardin #Echezeaux 2005 Cherry, raspberry, red fruits, spices, quite elegant showing finesse. Not overly complex, but expressive. Good acidity. Now in the sweet spot. Not to be cellared longer. #Burgundy #Pinot
Lovely @Ch_Philipponnat 2008 Blanc de Noirs #Champagne Brut. Perfect expression of #Pinot Lemony, citrus with white stone fruit. Nice toastiness on nose and finish. Drinking beautifully now but can still keep. #wine
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Lovely @Ch_Philipponnat 2008 Blanc de Noirs #Champagne Brut. Perfect expression of #Pinot Lemony, citrus with white stone fruit. Nice toastiness on nose and finish. Drinking beautifully now but can still keep. #wine
Proof that #Bordeaux 2010 is not ready to drink. Still purple, tannic and concentrated and… close Very good dark fruit of cassis, boysenberry, dark raspberry. Lovely oak that is integrated but this needs another 10-15 years. Great 2nd #wine from @ClarenceDillon_ #Pessac #Medoc
December 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Someone tell me the Commanderie de #Bordeaux à Ottawa will not be having a fun evening of #wine tasting tonight. @Beausejour_hDL @ChateauSHL @ChampagneDevaux #SaintEmilion #Pessac #food See later menu from l’Orée du Bois #restaurant
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Someone tell me the Commanderie de #Bordeaux à Ottawa will not be having a fun evening of #wine tasting tonight. @Beausejour_hDL @ChateauSHL @ChampagneDevaux #SaintEmilion #Pessac #food See later menu from l’Orée du Bois #restaurant
This @Cos_dEstournel blanc 2016 is lovely. Notes of green apple, yellow fruit, peach, lemongrass and smoke. Good acidity. Quite long. The #Semillon adds a touch of roundness to the dominant #Sauvignon blanc. #Medoc #Bordeaux #wine
November 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This @Cos_dEstournel blanc 2016 is lovely. Notes of green apple, yellow fruit, peach, lemongrass and smoke. Good acidity. Quite long. The #Semillon adds a touch of roundness to the dominant #Sauvignon blanc. #Medoc #Bordeaux #wine
Bought this @ChateauPalmer 1995 EP for $65 and kept it cellared at 12C. Currently in its sweet spot. 12.5%ABV. Forest floor, truffle tertiary fragrance, wet tea leaves, dark chocolate red berries, cassis and cedar. Very elegant and delicate. #Bordeaux #Margaux #wine #Medoc
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Pavillon Blanc 2016. Amazing nose. Honeysuckle, apricots, pear, green apple. This #wine is creamy and rich with oak. Ripe #Sauvignon blanc. Lively acidity, long lemony finish, some tropical accents. What the #Medoc offers as finest white #Bordeaux #Margaux
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Pavillon Blanc 2016. Amazing nose. Honeysuckle, apricots, pear, green apple. This #wine is creamy and rich with oak. Ripe #Sauvignon blanc. Lively acidity, long lemony finish, some tropical accents. What the #Medoc offers as finest white #Bordeaux #Margaux