40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Carignan. Bright black fruits on the nose. Dark plums, medium acid and body, lingering tannins and a mouth-coating chalkiness from the minerals. Very food friendly. — 7 years ago
Made in Bordeaux but played like a Burgundy. Ripe fruit, rich texture, fine barrel integration, holding its pants even at a temperature around 10-12c.. considerable length - over 20 seconds. Price as jumped since last vintage, so did the quality. This wine can bluff a Burgundy amateur in blind tasting that's for sure; it does feel like a wine from Puligny. — 7 years ago
Bright, crisp and zesty — 8 years ago
Killer rosé for 8 bones. Get some!!! — 8 years ago
It's really good — 8 years ago
Bright, rich, some funk, red stone fruit — 9 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised by this rose. Quite dry and crisp with a slight fruity note. I typically drink dry white wines from Austria, New Zealand, and France. I picked this up on a whim but think I will go back for a case. Great mineral characters, maybe too acid for some, but great for a summer day for those who like acid Gruner Veltliners. — 10 years ago
Loving this Cote du Py gamay! Perfect way to start the evening in NYC — 11 years ago
Aboard the Bahama Celebration! Our first meal after leaving port out of West Palm Beach, which we was drank while wearing purple and blue and while conversing with Kenyon and Taviera. — 11 years ago
Low tannin, good acid, ripe fruit (cranberry/cherry/raspberry) in a balanced and restrained way. A hint of mint. Great value. — 7 years ago
Great with leftover turkey and pate — 8 years ago
High score for enjoyability not complexity. Grainy fine tannins, real verve & energy, cassis/currants. Johannes find. — 8 years ago
Perfect summer patio wine! 🌞👍🏻 — 8 years ago
Green olives and sour cherries. Mild tannins. Young but approachable. — 8 years ago
Awesome sauv blanc from a producer in Burgundy close to the Chablis border. This vineyard site has limestone soils that you can taste in this dry mineral driven wine. Bright acidity and lean body make it a great food wine and something that will be easy to enjoy all summer long. — 9 years ago
Yes, Sauvignon Blanc in Burgundy! In fact, the St Bris appellation was previously called 'Sauvignon de Saint-Bris' (before 2003). And you can ONLY use SB or Sauv Gris fruit, + max 12.8% ABV. Love the terroir and plan to show it blind just to mess with my Sancerre obsessed friends. — 10 years ago
Très aromatique beaucoup de fruit et un bel équilibre et longueur. Très riche et tanin bien fait — 11 years ago
Very nice red. Compliments the steak ale and Stilton pie well. Needs time to breath before drinking — 12 years ago
Soft and velvety, with some fruit and a bit of pepper. — 6 years ago
Awesome acidity, no sulfur used, beautiful. Pure expression. — 7 years ago
Drank 2/19/18. Paired with roasted chicken.
The nose of sweet stewed plums and red berries is quite expressive. Still present, but mild, well integrated tannins lend structure to cassis and earth flavors. Medium finish. This could go a few more years, but is in a sweet spot now. I dont think it will improve further, so drink now. Fully mature.
4/22/8/4/3 + 50 = 91 pts.
Thanks @JT for a great bottle. — 7 years ago
16/IX/2017
Спелая вишня, черника, чёрная смородина с плодоножками, горький шоколад, карандашная стружка, намёк на графит. Среднетелое, с мелкозернистыми танинами и высокой кислотностью. В послевкусии тёмные и красные ягоды со взбитыми сливками. Пока что не до конца интегрирований дуб; хороший потенциал. 16,5+/20 — 8 years ago
Crushed limestone, fresh florals and just a touch of lime rind on the nose. Balanced fruit and acidity with lots of fresh/floral flavors. While nuanced at first, this one open up pleasantly. — 8 years ago
Celebrating Jaziel's Birthday with a Birth Year wine! Happy Birthday Love! 😘❤ This wine is INCREDIBLE! — 8 years ago
A special treat brought to us from a friend that just got back from Bandol — 11 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2015 / Imagine you find a vineyard with almost 50 years old Chenin Blanc and you are able to make wine from it. Frederic Mabileau must have been thrilled. This vineyard in Saumur is 1 hectare. Minerals in smell, a lot of minerals. Also vanilla (16 months en foudre). Hints of tropical fruit, hay, enormous powerful in taste with good acidity. What a joy to taste this! — 5 years ago