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9.6

The 2016 La Gaffelière is superb. Vivid and precise, with layers of nuance, the 2016 is a wine of real clarity. Blood orange, lavender, rose petal and mint add brightness to this stunningly beautiful Saint-Émilion. La Gaffelière is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, and it is the Franc that gives the wine so much character and complexity. This is just an irresistibly captivating Saint-Émilion. Stéphane Derenoncourt and Simon Blanchard consult. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019) — 5 years ago

Bryan Jackson

9.0

Great wine, great fruit forward taste with solids structure and balance. I'm really enjoying it, and the owner is a great guy — 8 years ago

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9.0

A powerful, authoritative wine, the 2012 Paveil de Luze is shaping up to be one of the under-the-radar gems of the year. Earthy and smoky notes add nuance, but it is the wine's explosive, deep personality that stands out most. Expressive floral, savory and ferrous notes meld into the expressive finish. Although the 2012 is more power than finesse, it offers exceptional balance and tons of personality. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. This is an impressive effort from Paveil de Luze, a Margaux property that could probably be a classified growth. Simon Blanchard is the consulting winemaker. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous) — 8 years ago

Giordana Sobel

8.9

Very well balanced for a napa cab. Great fruit, not too juicy or oaky. Well made.
Definitely a crowd pleaser. Shared with a group and everyone loved it. — 8 years ago

Hideyuki Oogami

9.4

yes( *・ω・)ノ — 9 years ago

with Ayumi and Fujimi

Masashi Yoshida

9.5

@ Ahiru store, Tokyo — 9 years ago

JKT

9.2

Dinner with Lum brothers and visiting Grafs. Interesting tasty red that fizzed when poured and continued to jump rope and dance around on palate. Fresh, vivacious, full of youthful energy and oh such a perfect suitor marrying the Chinese meats. Others say sour but JG says grows on him. No kidding. Only 11.5 ABV. Yummy. What a great Asian food wine and a red! JL email says 2015 but looks like a 2015 and a 2016 were delivered, according to the labels. Latter was opened tonight. — 7 years ago

Vinod Peris

9.1

Dark ruby red with nice balance and firm tannins. Aromas of ink and licorice. — 7 years ago

Caron Mitchell

9.0

Surprisingly crisp and delicious. A nice alternative to the Sav Blanchard I drown myself in every summer. — 8 years ago

Eric Hiatt

9.2

Amazing. Orange. — 8 years ago

with Doris and Lauren

Drakoulis George

9.1

Crispy acidity. Lime. — 9 years ago

Lindsey Weatherford

9.3

Had this at the blanchard? — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Boscamp

9.2

10/1/15. The Blanchard in Chicago . Clos Erasmus Great juice and fruit. Big structure with soft tannins. Will last many years. — 10 years ago

Dru Margolin

8.9

Some tasty funk, didn't snap as much as expected — 7 years ago

Jennifer Reighley

8.9

2016 Sauvignon Blanchard is fruit forward and very drinkable. — 7 years ago

Eri

9.0

An oily orange wine with a cute etiquette. Friends and I chose slices of liver and well cooked onions as our secondo which was a pretty good decision :) — 8 years ago

Peter Martin

9.8

Perfection, Sauvignon Blanchard & Semmilion.
Deep golden color with notes of honey & and honeysuckle. Brilliant balance with long finish. — 8 years ago

David Mehler

8.9

Excellent Sauvignon Blanchard — 9 years ago

Lindsey Weatherford

9.3

Had this at the blanchard? — 9 years ago

Dru Margolin

9.4

Cab franc alive and straight to the face! — 10 years ago