Michael Wehner

9.5

Not as sweet as Averno but not bitter either. Nice over ice or as a substitute for vermouth in a Manhattan — 5 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.2

Classic per type & always better with a week of air. An appealing bitter note to counter the mouthwatering sweetness. — 5 years ago

with Alsu

Jared Mayron

9.1

Touch of bitter, black fruit, very very soft. Little tannin. — 6 years ago

with Lisa and Charles

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Bright and focused with refreshing minerality, bitter lemon pith, lots of zest, white pepper and jasmine. I could have easily called this Gruner. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Kinzer

9.1

Rind bitter with subtle bubbles finishing with a sweet honeysuckle floral note. Refreshing and perfect for spring. — 8 years ago

with Chloe

Valerie Kathawala

9.1

'12. Savoring these pre-acquisition Vietti's while I can. Brilliant aromatics, palpable, pleasing tannins, spice, violets and a thrilling partner to pork loin with cherry vinaigrette and bitter field greens. — 8 years ago

Bill Droddy

9.5

No bitter taste. Subtle flavor — 9 years ago

Steven Lee

9.3

Been always want to try la crau. Nose is abit bitter honey, tea smoke, raspberry. On the palate very silky and light and savoury and hint of bitter touch and spice almost like peppery chilli. Leather and abit of cigar box. But still got abit grippy tannin — 5 years ago

Mic Naranjo

9.1

Powerful and enticing. This wine shows intense aromas of cherry, red currant, lilac, anise, cured black olive and bitter almond (maybe marzipan?) that carry over to the medium bodied palate. Plenty of acidity, though it gets overshadowed by the astringent tannins. This bottle screams for age and/or food (just a bite of castelvetrano olives brought out the finer floral and herbal notes). We capped the bottle after initial taste to see what happens over the next few days.

Update: what a difference a couple of days makes! (Don't let anyone tell you wine doesn't need to breathe). All the interesting complexities settled into an harmonious composition — 5 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

Quintessentially Provencial and substantial - made for a meal, not a pool. I live for that bitter herbal fennel apple note that seems to dance from Marsanne to Mourvèdre. Maybe terroir is a thing.

2017 from Clos Sainte Magdeleine has aromas of anise, fennel, celery seed, and apple seed. It’s rich and viscous with acid and flavors of peach, cantaloupe, and honeydew. — 6 years ago

Sara Halbur

9.5

Citrus and clean not bitter! 💜 — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.3

1st wine of Lafon-Rochet in top year @ £40+ drinking good now but a great 94-95+ in 5-10yrs 👍

🍇 67% Cab Sav, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit V & 1% Cab Fr

🍷Opaque ruby w/ purple hue

👃 Gravel, lead, minerals pushing through spiced blackberry/currant with sweet cedar, light smoked oak & earthy wet leaves

👄 Med body of velvety creamy smooth rich black berry fruits w/ earthy feel, black tea & bitter cocoa tones in fine dry tannin

🎯 Med+, slight dry. earthy dark fruit & black tea finish

🎶 Earth Song MJ 👑 — 8 years ago

Nicolaas Edrick

9.0

Funky introduction with subtle tannins. After 2-3 hours of opening, bitter vanilla with nice end tannins and fresh acidity. Nice savoriness. — 9 years ago

Alex Butler

9.0

Bitter yet sweet — 9 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Amaro from le Marche made since 1868. Very different- no sugar added to this- bitter- shocking at first- but really enjoyable by the 2nd and third sip. The bitterness fades, and u get a mix of herbal/ tree bark/ bitter chocolate/ coffee. Note- this is NOT a coffee flavored drink- just a hint on the finish. Really interesting. — 5 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.3

Pale yellow. Flinty, firm, 'mineral' citrus oil, petrol. Bracing acid, slightly bitter/phenolic, feels very fresh for a 6 year old wine.
Paired w Singapore spiced Mahi Mahi.
If you don't know these dry Riesling wines from Australia 🇦🇺 now is a good time to buy and support them through their crazy wildfire season. #ozwine #riesling #dryasthedesert — 6 years ago

diane gleason

9.5

Lovely smooth not bitter — 6 years ago

Linda Norland

9.1

Berries and vanilla, lighter feeling, not so bitter — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.1

Blood orange,liquorice , strawberry, violet (?), grilled meat(?!) on the nose. I could spend the evening with my nose upon this glass! What a nose ! Blood orange again on the palate which tends to have this bitter feeling all along the acid backbone. Red fruits around there too. Not as Burgundian and ethereal and precise as the chateau (cdr) in the same vintage but I can feel the lineage here. The finish is long with a bitter salty touch. Wow again. For a 13€ price-tag I could have this any given day. Perhaps one of the best value ever encountered. I can’t wait to open the big big brother fonsalette — 8 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.1

This vintage has come together nicely. Not settled down at all, but stunningly vibrant. Brilliant bright honeyed rust color. Strawberry/herbs/hay on the nose. Waves of acid-laced fruit on the palate with a powerful bitter herbal finish. This cries out for garlic toast and anchoïade. — 9 years ago

with Alsu