Andrés Solís Lira

9.5

Controversial French winemaker Louis-Antoine Luyt delivers a #pais wine from 100+ year-old vines from Cauquenes in the Maule Valley. Funky and reduced after uncorked, a much-needed aeration (in a water jug, mind you) brought to life a juicy, tense and extremely refreshing wine. The liquid was totally opaque, bringing a new meaning to the words "unfiltered & unfined". I remember a couple of years ago having a heated debate with another Frenchman who was making a documentary about Luyt who told me how wines like this battle against the homogenisation of flavours. Not for everyone. You can find it with Louis/Dressner if in the USA. — 11 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Complex nose of earth, olives and red fruit . In the mouth a battle royale of flavors with none of them able to eliminate another. — 12 years ago

Illo Streimann

9.6

Soft strawberry and current blend - Cab sav (53%), Shiraz (41%) and petit Verdot (6%). Easily drinkable. Certified organic wine. — 13 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

8.9

Good typicity. Dried cranberry, red currant, red plum, dried rose, violets, organic and inorganic earth, moderate level of VA, normal for the style. Bridge between modern and old style. Paired well with a debate concerning the carrying capacity of European vs African swallows, ascertaining the guilt of a witch, and a near-fatal battle with a bloodthirsty rabbit :) — 11 years ago

Elise Luce

9.3

Savoury, soft and perfumed, good balance, love what they're doing with it. — 11 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.3

Clearly a battle of Gamay on this Thanksgiving. The Lapierre lovely as always. — 12 years ago

Mindful(l) Of Wine

Owner The Source, Vance Wine Selections

9.7

It was a battle royale in Saumur. All of these Chenins were great but both Guiberteau wines shined brighter than Rougeard.. Totally different styles for sure. The Rougeard was definitely a beautiful and unique wine. — 13 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

Mixed berry fruits, hint of spice & even a slight pastry note; reminds me somewhat of baked blueberry pie. Florals notes provide some lift and in the palate it feels so pure and vibrant. A real joy to drink — 11 years ago

Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.2

There is an epic battle being fought on my tongue and I love every minute of it! — 11 years ago

with Hardy

Marc Checket

8.9

Hey, you like wine? Cool. Me too. You should try this one. It's delightfully smooth up front and ever so slightly spicy & dry towards the end. It's like if Benedict Cumberbatch and Sofia
Vergara had a rap battle officiated by Marlon Brando (as Don Vito) about the origins of the California wine industry and you had a front row seat. Yeah. — 12 years ago

with Brian