John Behrens

9.0

Inky violet red. Green pepper is less prominent and the body is juicier and fruitier than other cheap Bordeaux I've had. Oak age defines this: the tannins are big but silked out considerably, and the aroma and finish are decidedly that pruney oak deal. Part of me likes the sharp raw green pepper thing, but this is much more drinkable. This is a buy-again winner. — 11 years ago

Nikita Malhotra

9.2

Cloves, Assam tea, violets on the nose. Meaty and black pepper on the palate. — 12 years ago

Christina S

9.1

White pepper, guava — 12 years ago

Joie Bauer

9.0

Crisp with strong cherry notes. — 11 years ago

James Webb

9.4

Picked this gem up in Paris - not available in the US. Nice Syrah — 12 years ago

Carol Kellett

9.4

Exceptional! — 12 years ago

Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

9.1

Xavier made the best montlouis wines I had all week in the Loire. Glad he's in our ca portfolio and will get to hang in April for thr portfolio tastings. — 13 years ago

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.2

This bottle is really pushing the saturation question but remains really focused and expressive. Restrained aromas, full textural. - unfiltered palate. It is top notch Cab Franc in its bass notes. — 11 years ago

William Lucius

8.9

Slight bricking, still lively and full — 12 years ago

Robin Close

9.2

Light, but increasing peppery bite over time. — 12 years ago