Hubert Lignier's Clos de la Roche 2001 is an elegant beast—powerful in structure, layered and unfolding progressively, with fleshy texture, dark fruit, and black pepper intertwining. It's a very 'un-Roche' Roche. I've had AR's Roche and Dujac's Roche before, but neither had this kind of sheer power.
The 2014 DRC Richebourg exceeded expectations. I wasn't a big fan of the 2014 vintage before—it's a weaker year after all. But this one only started to open up after three hours of decanting, from 5 PM to 8 PM. I poured it three times over the evening, and each glass showed a different evolution:
· First glass: hawthorn and sour plum soup.
· Second glass: elegant rose perfume began to emerge, along with white pepper spice.
· Third glass: fully opened—red fruit, floral notes, and licorice intertwined, with a slender, lean, elegant frame—charming and refined, never cloying.
What a joyful evening. Both bottles were absolutely delightful! — 3 months ago
Cena lider mty @ gand cru — 4 months ago
Cata winegeeks cdjrz magnum
5to lugar — 6 months ago
Very drinkable with a mild flavor. Pairs very well with salad since it is not overpowering — 6 years ago
Matt’s most favourite — 7 years ago
From the Cote’ Chalonnaise. Murky garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of cooked red fruit, dried flowers, smoke and wet soil. Flavors of ripe cherries and strawberries, mushrooms, sweet baking spices (especially cloves) and a bit of minerality. Long and very savory finish. Silky tannins, mouth coating texture and bright acidity. 13% ABV. Delicate and satiny. Excellent quality for the price. — 16 days ago
Classic chenin blanc. Med plus acidity, peach pear white flowers and of course lambswool. Could go for at least another 5 years. — 2 months ago
Well balanced wine, deep and rich taste — 6 months ago
Great wine for a good cause.. Nice blackberry after notes. — 7 years ago
Yummy, smooth, goes with a variety of foods. Love this! — 7 years ago
rounded edges and plush. Pretty. A touch indistinct but in great shape given its age — 11 days ago
Robegrill — a month ago

A real favorite. What a value — 6 months ago
Nice and fruity. Medium body with a short finish. Get good notes of fruit and some pepper on the nose — 6 years ago
Kerstmis 19 ONK — 7 years ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2021 vintage. Decanted and passed, with high air, between two decanters four times. If it were Caymus, woulda used a blender and forgotten. Last tasted 8.5.26 (9.6) Older (60's, 70's and early 80's) vintages more fruit driven which is quite the surprise in the current Napa Cab climate. Arguably the best GDL Private Reserve this estate has ever made. That goes back six decades. Supple, velveteen entry without the temptations of appearing over-extended. Structured mid-palate. A seeker's wandering, yet undeniably substantial finish. Taste it and you tell me. — 12 days ago