Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

On the nose, muted dark cassis, wild dark, brambly berries, dry stems, pepper, loamy soils, blackberry cola and dark fresh florals. The mouthfeel is big and lush. Tannins are soft and round. The fruits are very ripe. Blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dark chocolate, mocha powder, salted caramel, spice-box, soft leather, tobacco with ash, crushed dry rocks, stones, black tea & dark fresh florals. The finish is rich, lush and round fruits with just the right touch of earth. As well, the acidity is very good. Photo tour of; a long twilight view of the exterior of their estate building, main tasting room, tasting area in the barrel room and Winemaker Jean Hoefliger. Jean began his career in wine working for his godfather, who owns one of Europe's oldest wineries, founded in 1536 and located in Epesses, Switzerland. He also worked at Château Lynch-Bages and Château Carbonnieux in Bordeaux, Meerlust Inc., in South Africa, Fonjallaz S.A. in Switzerland and Hartford Court in Russian River. — 8 years ago

Alexandra Fondren

9.0

Still kickin' it at 32 years old! #bordeauxblanc #1982 — 11 years ago

A Pappini

9.1

2004 un cran en dessous du Carbonnieux, mais très réussi. — 10 years ago

Phil

9.0

A really nice well structured Bordeaux blanc. Not quite the heft of carbonnieux, but a lovely drinker at the beach. Goes great with crab. — 10 years ago

Christine Havens

9.0

Christine Barbe is the winemaker at Coquerel and she brings years of experience with her, having worked at both Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. Her deft handling of this crisp and enchanting white shows—the 2013 Le Petit Coquerel is artfully imbued with bruised pear, cucumber and lemongrass notes. Refreshing and bright, with racy acidity cradled in star fruit, crushed shell and fleur de sel notes. Sur Lies aging adds weight and texture to this poised Calistoga Verdeleho. 13.5% ABV | Sample — 10 years ago

Grace Hoffman

9.2

Wow! What a beautiful wine! It's like a fruitier version of Chateau Carbonnieux, my first love!! — 10 years ago