Ming L

9.0

Aromas of kirsch, dried cherry, old wood, leather, and warm spice lead into a broad, supple palate. The fruit is ripe and generous, with earthy undertones and hints of black olive and dried herbs. Structure comes more from fine tannins than visible acidity, giving a smooth, gently weighted flow rather than lift. The finish is savory and persistent, marked by a candied touch.

A nice traditional CdP, but it does not show the fruit purity and freshness that’s one of the hallmark of the great 16’ vintage. — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Lalo o ballesteros ale l @ yoko — 4 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fresh picked cherries and strawberries on the nose with light chocolates notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, raspberries, chocolates, earth and spices.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This is a very young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and engaging. Nicely balanced and spicy. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

Ripe and fresh tasting at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 75% Grenache and 15% Syrah with some Mourvedre and Cinsault. Aged mostly in concrete vats for 12 months.

16% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 6 months ago

Steve Medbery

9.6

Cherry, cinnamon, rose petal. Smooth in its transitions. Great wine! — 7 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This had a polished, elegant mouthfeel showing red, black fruits, plum, graphite, mocha, spice with floral & tobacco notes. — 8 months ago

Richard Portes

9.5

18. Light gold. Honeyed. Lovely on back palate. V long . Same class as Chapoutier Le Meal blanc. — 10 months ago

Nick Apone

9.4

2005 vintage — 8 years ago

Adam Nelson

9.3

Clean and crisp chenin from a great producer — 11 years ago

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.0

2008 - dark gold when opened, and muted. Required a good hour to blossom. but maybe one of the most evolved bottle I had. — 11 years ago

with Alex

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Actually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (12%), Malbec (5%), Cabernet Franc (4%) Petite Verdot (2%). Dark ruby color with some purple highlights. Aroma of ripe black fruit, violets, cedar and burnt caramel. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black tea, savory herbs and spices. Lingering finish, plush, well balanced with fine grained tannins. Solid value. Enjoyed at Thyme Rooftop Restaurant with Keith S! — 4 months ago

Norman

9.0

Little bit over the hill. Bit of prune — 4 months ago

Doug Powers

9.1

[60% Grenache, 40% Syrah] Rich candied redfruits, this wine has settled down since earlier bottles I’ve reported on (which seemed hot and disjointed), it’s 14% ABV, but no longer tastes hot, long finish, quite a fine Ventoux!! — 6 months ago

with Jim

Kimberly Sebby

9.3

2026 bday party — 7 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.6

Wax, salted almonds, butterscotch and honeysuckle. — 10 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco and chocolates.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, spices and chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and interesting.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Already drinking nicely, even by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Aged in large French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 9 months ago

Michael Phillips

9.3

Good body nice red fruits and herbs. — 6 years ago

Marc Melser

9.3

We had this on 11/17/15. Really good CndP. Tastes of boysenberry and earth. Full bodied for this 2007 vintage. Alcohol is 15%. Got this fromnAWM. — 11 years ago

Randy Chilcott

9.3

We loved it — 11 years ago

Kelsey Falter

9.2

Acidic. Not dry. Peach flavors. Interesting smell. — 12 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.4

2009 vintage — 13 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed alongside Texas BBQ on the plane home. The 2005 “Hommage a Jacques Perrin” pours a deep purple with a ruby rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with mostly dark fruits: mixed brambles, black cherry, animale, star anise and black pepper, garrigue and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This continues to be ever so dense but paired admirably with the BBQ. Drink now through 2055. — 4 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Always an excellent buy and always hard to resist opening young. Typical chenin nose of flint, ripe apple and wet wool, juicy and piquant on the palate, fruit forward with the stuffing to develop for eons — 6 months ago

jonas rose

9.5

2012 2026 getrunken. Mit boef bourgignon, kutsch.
Morgens geöffnet. Sehr lecker schwarze früchte brombeere, wsrm weich Komplex. Lakritz. Am abend drauf wenig frucht. — 7 months ago

Lauren Golanty

9.0

Fans of this! Rich and tannic but not overwhelming! — 7 months ago

Gregg Siegal

9.5

Three great wines, fun dinner! — 9 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Selosse like only he can make champagne, reductive yet fresh, candied lemon zest, honey, sea salt, grapefruit, fino sherry. Top — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

8.9

Pretty approachable and user friendly Chenin. Give it lash. — 10 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

19 April 2014. Crush Wine, New York, NY. — 11 years ago

Parag Lalit

9.6

Brilliant! — 11 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.7

2012, Clos Des Vignes Du Maynes, Cuvée 910, Macon-Cruzille, field blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Very light with fresh red fruit balanced by spice and herbal undertones. This is one of my favorites, good as an apertif and pairs well with a variety of dishes. — 12 years ago