Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, floral and lightly spiced dark cherries, blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, liqueur notes and dark dry & fresh florals. The mouthfeel is richly beautiful. The palate has; dark cherries, cherries, dry strawberries, hints of blue fruits and then the spices quickly kick in with a heat lifting intensity. Notes of red fruit liqueur. Nice round acidity with a beautiful, elegant fruit and medium spiced finish. Substance is another label under the Charles Smith brand. In fact, I was told, Charles has further evolved the name to "Wines of Substance" going forward. — 8 years ago

Ainsley

9.6

Signed bottle from winemaker! Pale yellow colour, strong aroma of citrus and lemon. Mineral tastes. — 11 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

Allowed a full decant for an hour and then drank with my two friends from the best wine shop in St. Emillion, owner Bruno (twin brother of Philippe that is winemaker at Ausone) and Nicolas. I've purchased and drank many great wines from and with them in the last decade. Obviously I wanted their honest opinion about BRAND. I'm excited to tell you that they were very impressed. — 10 years ago

Gabriella Boros

10

What a remarkae wine! Brought by Charles mandly for tgiving. Fantastic light fruit and dry finish. — 11 years ago

Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

Terrific BdB from one of the rare domestic producers who produce terrific methode champenoise. Pale straw ripe green apple custard w nuances of hazelnuts. Palate bright w baked apple brioche and honeycomb waxiness. Brand name created by @Kimberly Charles who knew!! She's a clever pants xx — 11 years ago

with Kimberly

Stewart Prato

9.5

The brand new release from Champagne Louis Roederer - 2006 Brut Nature!
Label by Philippe Stark. — 11 years ago