Beautiful pale gold in the glass with thin edges. Pineapples, pears, honey crisp apples, and vanilla on the nose. The aromas don’t try to overpower you with, instead they subtly seduce you. Plush mouthfeel and incredible balance. This is not a stereotypical buttery Chard, nor is it overoaked. There’s oak to be had here but just about the right amount. On the palate, the citrus qualities come to life more but not in an overbearing manner. Lemon, more pears, and melon on the forefront with butterscotch and apple pie on the backend. A little unexpected spice note on the finish takes this baby home. Classic but not austere, a bit of elegance without the pomp. Very nice stuff. — 7 years ago
30 August 2016. Verre de Terre, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
18 July 2016. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago
Excellent with grilled Redfish on the half shell — 9 years ago
At chestnut with WEPAG — 9 years ago
Grande vino!!!!! — 10 years ago
Peppery, herbal, big. Reminds of a good non Rhône Syrah. Exiting wine. Should improve over the years. — 6 years ago
Interesting combination of animal aromas, figs, and sweet spices. Want to try again with a nice dinner. — 8 years ago
Super fresh lively awesome. Wine I could drink anytime all the time — 8 years ago
Paired well with seared sea scallops. Round, crisp. — 9 years ago
Not the highest. Light, smooth, very little tropical (grapefruit). Summer sipper. Go with most anything. — 10 years ago
Tight. Some astringency but not in a "cabfranc" stemmy way. Needs to open up? Definitely needs food. Delicious acidity.
Enjoying with a steak au poivre. — 6 years ago
It's in solid shape. Dark chocolate & mocha powder influenced; blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, plums, just a whiff of green bell peppers & jalapeño, crushed brown volcanic rocks, mushroom, steely minerals, dry stems, decayed floral bouquet, fudge w/ nuts, orange peel, chocolate pudding, rich semi-sweet black turned earth, dry stones, vanilla, light spice-box, grilled meats, cigar, used leather, steeped tea, brewed dark roast coffee, anise, toffee, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brilliant acidity, great; balance, tension, length, structure with a round, lush, full evenly mixed blend of all of the above on the long finish. Crazy, complex, every changing in the mouth beautiful Merlot. What was Paul talking about in Sideways? I'm thinking Mediterranean prepared Lamb Shank pairing. Oh...what were you doing in 1996? — 7 years ago
Very good. Slightly sweet, could be a good digestif too. Medium bubbles. Almost fruity flavour — 8 years ago
Delicious — 8 years ago
Grapefruit forward wine. Great summer sipper — 9 years ago
Very nice and balanced right bank. Bright acidity comparatively and bold with plenty of flavors to enjoy. Pairs well with chocolate tart with a raspberry sauce. — 9 years ago
Mike Searby
Intense and fresh apples and apricots. Good length. — 6 years ago