Vending Tardive. One can make a case that in Alsace, where it is considered a Grand Cru-eligible grape, muscat gets more respect than in any other wine region. In this wine you can certainly taste why it deserves grand Cru status - perfect balance, great depth, subtle flavors and a level of sweetness that supports rather than overwhelms the fruit. Lovely rosé petal and honey notes With a refined Thai or Indian curry this will be exception, and with seared foie Gras? Off the chart. It deserves another couple of years in bottle but it will be hard to wait that long — 8 years ago
with Nohno family — 9 years ago
Color: dense plum falls off fairly abruptly to a rim of brick. Real decent legs but not crazy.
Nose: lots going on here. Dust. Baked fruit. A little citrus. Reminds me of a baked cobbler. A mix of sweet Mediterranean spices. I distinctly get slow-braised lamb in caramelized onions.
Taste:
Tannins are very soft but certainly present. Medium-to-heavy body, little sweetness, for sure on the drier side. Jam, prunes, dark berries. Finish is a bit funky, like a camembert. Overall impression is a cool but bold well-balanced and nuanced wine. — 10 years ago
Morey-Saint-Denis 1986
1er Cru - Clos des Ormes
Antonin Rodet
Excellent, nez fin, bonne rondeur en bouche, dégusté le 08.10.2015 — 10 years ago
Deliciously smooth and light — 11 years ago
25% carignan, 25% syrah, 25% grenache, 25% mourvedre - gourmand, pas de bois très bon rapport qualité prix, 8euros — 12 years ago
Magnifico Faugeres. Mineral, potente i concentrado — 12 years ago
Solid 9.5. Smooth. Classic Saint-Emilion. — 8 years ago

Crisp and light. Lovely for an early spring evening. — 9 years ago
Taut, bright, bold, fun. — 9 years ago

Nice peppery kick without any jammy sweetness. Great deal for the quality. — 10 years ago
Old world, so needs food! But with food, complements it very well...beef, lamb, red meats in general. Excellent value for around $25. This was a 2012. 2009 is superior. — 10 years ago
Smooth as silk — 10 years ago
Enjoyed this Châteauneuf like wine, well balanced with a long spicy finish. — 12 years ago
Lively nicely finished burgundy — 8 years ago
White, mes amis. A truly 'awareness' moment in southern Rhône blanC. Bravo ! — 8 years ago
Very acceptable with a lamb gigot façon auvergnate (4 heures de cuisson à l'étouffée) — 9 years ago
late harvest with minerality??? I could drink this whole bottle — 9 years ago
Discover during Beaumes de Venise Wine festival, it was the wine of the day, is like have fresh blackcurrant in your glass, really awesome wine. — 10 years ago
Stark. Einfach stark. — 11 years ago
On sale for $10, was $20. Very dry, long finish with toasted and stewed fruit nuances. — 12 years ago
Silver medal in Lyon, very interesting wine! — 13 years ago
Steve Mills
This was just wonderful sun soaked syrah with spice balance and maturity - sumptuous! — 8 years ago