Jonathan Wall

9.1

I decanted knowing this was way too young. But found it balanced and drinking well. As usual, I suspect depth and character will develop with patience. 375ml. — 9 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Wow… a few years relaxing has done well for this 2015. The nose is haunting… Burgundian… Pommardy, and goes on and on. Wish I had another. I’d pay double! — 9 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

A successful bull in a China closet; Big and powerful with a lot going on… But graceful at the same time. It will likely develop more depth over a few years, though it’s delicious now. — a month ago

Jonathan Wall

9.4

Great bandwagon to jump on! Like a violet chocolate fuzzy bear. Great to go now! In fact… so good out of the gate, that instant satisfaction might be its appeal. I played with it 3 nights, and it opened a bit after an hour, but didn’t reveal much more after that ( its great already). $44 at SF Flatiron. Buy of the year. — a month ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

9 years in and still fresh and bright. Any hard edges are gone. Not much tannic structure, but earthiness provides a good foundation. — 9 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Two years after the last time I had the Boy ‘16 and it has matured a suspicious amount in that two years (while in a wine cooler). Nice, now dominated by caramelized burnt cherry, licorice, underbrush… which sounds good but finished inconsistent and astringent. Disappointing as I was fully expecting improvement. — 18 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Bright and balanced. While it might be seen as simple, it tasted correct and delicious. — a month ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Cantemerle is one of my favorite bargain Chateaus. Medium weight, woodsie (but not oaky), a little cocoa… good potential but doesn’t fully come together because of a diluted watery streak. Had the 2010 not long ago which was better. — 9 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Dark berries, dark cocoa, lavender, soil. A bit hot. Tannins are in check for being so young. Very nice! — 16 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Hyde is always beautiful. And the ‘17 is particularly uplifting and clean. Long finish. Great job. — a month ago