David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The nose reveals; dark, floral currants. Ripe; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits & dark cherries. Black licorice, lots of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, steeped dark fruit tea, soft volcanic minerals, soft leather, crushed dry rocks, blue & purple flowers with dark fresh & withering dark florals bouquet.

The body is full. The tannins nicely round & soft. The wine is juicy, delicious & easy to drink now. Ripe blackberries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits & dark cherries. black licorice, lots of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, steeped dark fruit tea, soft volcanic minerals, soft leather, crushed dry rocks, suede leather, dry underbrush, mint, hints if dry herbs, woody notes, blue & purple flowers with dark fresh & withering dark florals bouquet. The acidity is well executed. The finish is round, balanced, juicy and delicious.

Photos of, their lobby, labels of the assorted different producers that make their wines there and their tasting bar.

For those of you not familiar with Le Pich, I took this from their site...Le Pich, which is the Wappo Indian term for "golden eagle," is the sister label of Napa Valley's esteemed Purlieu Wines. The wines are crafted by rising star winemaker Julien Fayard. Originally from France, Julien has lived in the Napa Valley since 2006, when he and his wife agreed to settle down by “meeting halfway” — between his home in France… and hers in Sonoma. In France, Julien worked in both Provence and Bordeaux, where he defined his core winemaking style at the exalted first growth Château Lafite-Rothschild (he even lived in Lafite’s grand château for a period) as well as at Smith Haut Lafitte. In Napa, Julien worked at Quintessa before joining Atelier Melka, where he spent five years as the Director of Winemaking. He has worked with the likes of; Lail Vineyards, Gemstone, Dalla Valle, and more.

Le Pich wines are some of the best values we've found in Napa Valley. — 6 years ago

Evandro Pereira

9.1

Very interesting, reminded me of Poulsard — 8 years ago

Kelsey Newell

9.1

Part of our tasting menu at Atelier Crenn the day we got married at the San Francisco courthouse. — 9 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.5

Atelier Crenn 1982 vintage - probably the best 'older' wine I've ever had — 9 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.4

Atelier Crenn — 9 years ago

Sean Kelly

9.3

At Atelier Crenn, with my parents. — 9 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is Purlieu’s sister winery. We were the second tasting given in their new facilities just on the edge of Napa as you approach from American Canyon.

We started our visit with a splash of their 17 Sauvignon Blanc as we toured their new facilities.

A hybrid of tropical & dry style. It has understated tropicals of mango, pineapple, white citrus, peach, cut grass, round acidity and nicely polished finish.

Photos of, their lobby, labels of the assorted different producers that make their wines there and their tasting bar.

For those of you not familiar with Le Pich, I took this from their site...Le Pich, which is the Wappo Indian term for "golden eagle," is the sister label of Napa Valley's esteemed Purlieu Wines. The wines are crafted by rising star winemaker Julien Fayard. Originally from France, Julien has lived in the Napa Valley since 2006, when he and his wife agreed to settle down by “meeting halfway” — between his home in France… and hers in Sonoma. In France, Julien worked in both Provence and Bordeaux, where he defined his core winemaking style at the exalted first growth Château Lafite-Rothschild (he even lived in Lafite’s grand château for a period) as well as at Smith Haut Lafitte. In Napa, Julien worked at Quintessa before joining Atelier Melka, where he spent five years as the Director of Winemaking. He has worked with the likes of Lail Vineyards, Gemstone, Dalla Valle, and more and his Le Pich wines are some of the best values we've found in Napa Valley. — 6 years ago

Kei Terauchi

9.1

Lovely example from our amphorae studies with Atelier Centre France and Manetti — 8 years ago

with Anthony

Justin Mueller

9.5

Gift from the Atelier staff for passing my certified. Lovely toasty, bready notes, great acidity with tart fruit and chalky salinity. — 9 years ago

Marcelo Maia Rosa

9.3

2009 - a estrebaria ja ta super delicada e o vinho entrou em um patamar incrível! — 9 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.3

Atelier Crenn — 9 years ago

Marco Meuwis

8.9

Nice Saint Emillion offered by the Sommelier from L' atelier du Robuchon Taipei. — 9 years ago

Marco Meuwis

9.0

2000 a great year but still need a decanter. Very nice wine at Atelier Robuchon. — 9 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.0

2014 vintage. At Atelier in Munich. Medium bright purple hue. Very pretty nose - earthy and cherry / wild strawberry with some lift. Slight medicinal overtone. Complex. On the palate, it's a little light weight and slightly skinny at this tender age. Medium acidity and concentration. The tannins are light and fluffy. It's quite moreish without food. Would have this with fish or simple dish. Doesn't have the concentration or depth of the Wildenstein. Drink now until 2022+. — 7 years ago

Craig Benner

9.4

Very good! Tasted like cognac tequila. — 7 years ago

Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.0

The sea monster on the label represents the many markings on maps that explorers & sailors used to indicate the danger and unknown off the South African promontory, 'Cabo das Tormentas' (Cape of Storms)... — 8 years ago

Kelsey Newell

9.0

Part of our tasting menu at Atelier Crenn the day we got married at the San Francisco courthouse. — 9 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.4

Atelier Crenn — 9 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.4

Atelier Crenn — 9 years ago

Sean Kelly

9.4

2011, at Atelier Crenn — 9 years ago