Neil Valenzuela

9.5

Pale ruby color. Aromas of raspberry... can’t unsmell the bubble gum wrapper @John Howard ! And rose stems. Fantastic flavors, loads of red fruit and a gorgeous finish. — 4 years ago

Fredybeans

9.3

2008+2009
Jaune trouble
Nez épice gourmand dense
Bouche fraiche dense et finale seveuse et épicée — 5 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.0

Solid CC. Drink now. — 6 years ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Sweet and obvious up front, but it picks up a ton of complexity and florality on the very long finish. Surprisingly excellent. — 6 years ago

with Eric and Bill

Peter Coulthard

9.3

Lovely champers - very enjoyable. — 7 years ago

Max Kelly

9.4

Crisp, focused, graceful, powerful, terrific length. Very CC. Beautiful wine. — 7 years ago

Ryan Caperton

9.7

One of my favorites. Unless it's been properly store the 2007 vintage is about out of time. They need to do a reboot of this wine. — 8 years ago

Eric Kememes

9.2

Light Auvergne gamay super fresh clean ethereal finish and body — 4 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Phenomenal CC! Rich, black cherry, damp earth. Terrific bite. In a great place. — 5 years ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

Cellar musty nose that wears off after a bit.

Solid fruit, berry blended and a great mouthfeel. Touches of mint, all those tannins softer after a couple of hours of air.
A solid CC. — 5 years ago

Jimmy E

9.3

Really delicious CC — 6 years ago

Justin C. Thompson

9.0

As a beverage manager I was seeking out a new BTG option that was a low-priced red which could pair with our fresh island fish plates. As soon as I tasted this I knew it was the one. Very bright red fruit, med-high acidity with herbal notes. I’m highly impressed by this CC 🤙 — 7 years ago

LM Segal

9.3

These are now required purchases in any good CC year. Cherry-wood nose, some oak. Velvety dark cherry fruit, light on the acid but just enough to frame the beautiful core of toasty oak, baking chocolate, dark earth. Years to go. — 7 years ago

Samuli Jokipaltio

9.1

Dry with pronounces tannins. Two hours after decanting, it emergences much smoother and rather nice to drink now. Not quite the standard Fontodi CC, but a very enjoyable wine on its own. — 4 years ago

Fredybeans

9.0

Pas un grolleau mais un cabernet sauvignon
Robe noire nez gourmand de cerise noire de fumée et tabac
Bouche suave délicate ronde et fraîche au boisé inexistant
Longue vie devant lui — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

8.9

A good CC that hits the spot with or without food. Fair QPR. Silly little stubby cork; certainly not meant to age. Drink now and enjoy! — 6 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

Looking out for one of the best CC from vintage 2016? Well you can stop you’re queste. This is how Chianti Classico should smell and taste, big, vibrant and just awesome delicious. Don’t hesitate and get you’re cellar filled up with this treasure. — 6 years ago

Matt

9.2

Fucking gorgeous, such value too. ‘15s are crushing it in CC. Perfumed, elegant, texturally silky, loads of class. Very upfront, immediate, not necessarily a wine of length. Minerality and finely textured tannin drive the wine, classic cherry, violet, and herbal tones of Sangiovese. Just love this wine every time I have it. — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Lots of plumy fruit flavors. Hints of cola and tobacco. A bit young but quite good for the price point. A little astringent alcohol on the finish, but bottle age should smooth that out. Excellent value for a CDP. Revisited in February 2020. As predicted, the astringency has mellowed out. Wine comes out of the bottle very fruit forward, but the organics come to the surface in short order. Thank you Keith S. — 7 years ago

Gina Puente

8.9

Not as round and full as u would expect CC but not a throw away by any stretch if u eat w meal that stands up to the bell pepper acidity — 8 years ago