Romain Fitoussi

8.9

A solid Côte-du-Rhône, in terms of quality/price/pleasure ratio. Dark garnet-violin dress. Complete nose, intense black fruits, menthol, garrigue, mineral notes promising a beautiful relief. In the mouth it is very balanced, supple, fruity, peppery (syrah), licorice and spicy nuances with fruit and minerality. Superb for its price!

Un Côte du Rhône des plus solide, pour ce qui est du rapport qualité/prix/plaisir. Robe grenat-violine sombre. Nez complet, fruits noirs intense, menthol, garrigue, notes minérales promesse d’un beau relief. En bouche c’est très équilibré, souple, fruité, poivré (syrah), réglisse et nuances épicées avec du fruit et de la minéralité. Superbe pour son prix ! — 4 days ago

vinokeeno

9.2

2020 vintage. Super shroomy and massive black olive/tapenade in the nose. Too soon. Needs another year or two. Nearly a Bordeaux finish currently except for that pumping mushroom that won’t be denied. Medium body. — 19 days ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.1

Stewed fruit and red candy. Nice spicy notes. A dusty violet smell. Cherries. Also some cocoa, black licorice and woody tannins on the finish. Elegant overall, this shows an expressive, not overly modern approach. While I find myself wishing it was a touch less ripe and sweet, that is the style I suppose. — 8 days ago

Jayna Fontenot

9.3

Plum, blackberry, blueberry, and red velvet on the nose. Soft, easy and wonderfully tannic. — 3 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

8/2022. Had a 2015 a few years ago. Not as good as this 2020. Bold and full of flavor. Nice finish. Paired well with the stone crab claws and the BLT “pizza” with white chess sauce at Black Rooster.

acl 15% — 13 hours ago

Lars Miller

9.5

Meat and soil on the nose (just opened), but also baking spices and vanilla. Lovely fruits as well. And damn if this isn't a classic, gorgeous, and complex Rhone. A wee bit of grippy tannin, more fruits, and lots of smiles on this face. So lovely. — 5 days ago

Tom Heckert

8.9

Nice for a picnic on the lawn before the orchestra. Sandwiches and fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. Strawberry fruit, hint of herbiness and a touch of minerality. Nice quaff for the food and setting. — 9 days ago

Douglas Braun

8.9

2019 Vintage -surprisingly good for a $16 /wine earthy berry fruit , holiday spice (nutmeg, clove) medium low tannins — 10 days ago

Colin Cahoon

9.0

Raspberry, tart cherry, and cranberry on the nose. Tart cherry, strawberry, cranberry, cinnamon, and minerals on the palate. High alcohol, medium tannins, and high acid with a medium finish. — 2 days ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Great Entry Level GSM. Dark and shiny ruby color. Black fruit aromas with hints of some baking spices. Black cherry on the pallet with a hint of almonds. Full bodied but smoothly textured. Remarkably consistent from vintage to vintage. Beautiful elegance and finesse at this price point. — 11 days ago