Mario Vaillancourt

9.3

Nez moyennement aromatique, vin droit, ciselé, minéral, très pur, très fin et frais, superbe équilibre, belle longue finale. 92-93

Mildly expressive nose at first but opens up, very chiseled and almost mineral, yet elegant and fine, fresh and pure, nice finish too. — 4 years ago

Paul K

9.2

This is great for $22. I may be a little conservative with a 92. 92.4 then. #Delectable, can you add another decimal place?
Big and jammy. Wish there was just a little more structure to it to get to the WS 93. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a very nice, 21 year old, Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Showing great complexity and mouthfeel.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables, wet leaves, black tea, black pepper and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

Needs an hour to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle as well.

This 1998 was a great vintage. This is a wonderful experience, yummy and delicious.

Served from a Magnum.

93 points. — 7 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.3

17.5/20 (93/100) Насыщенный аромат с нотами чернослива, чёрной смородины, фиников, кожи, гвоздики и шоколада. Довольно тельное и кислотное вино. Танины интенсивные, но гладкие по текстуре. Можно пить уже сейчас. #dfwe2018 — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.4

After another day shopping with Mrs E we were not only worn out but broke so to McDonalds we went & I grabbed the new €44 Pardo Enea to pair with the burger 🍔 & enjoy in our hotel room at 11pm - dinner with style 🤣 better than the thick shake 😊

📍 Muga Pardo Enea 2010 (not decanted - wish I’d brought my 😉😉 vSpin)

🏵 93-94 points w/ great potential aged & decanted 😉

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Chocolate dark cherry cake w/ cracked rock mineral through red & purple flowers bathed in thick balsamic sauce & a hint of earthy herbs (not the pickle in the Big Mac 🤣)

👄 Med+ creamy body of balsamic infused mocha dark cherry gooeyness w/ a mineral dry tone

🎯 Med+ touch dry dark cherry balsamic mocha choc fest

⚠️ Can’t sleep after eating late? Just enjoy the wine with a view 😁 I left some for day 2 & it really opened up lovely 😉 — 8 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.3

17.5/20 (93+/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат спелых ягод малины, чёрной смородины, вишни с нотами гвоздики, чёрного шоколада, чёрного трюфеля и мускатного ореха. Высокая кислотность и достаточно интенсивные, ещё суховатые, шелковистые по текстуре танины. Ягодно-шоколадное во вкусе. Абсолютно потрясающее молодое вино. (04.10.2017) — 8 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.3

Fruits blancs, coquillages, très tendu, superbe tension, fruit pur et frais, long, très bon même si fort jeune. 92-93

White orchard fruit, seashells, nice tension and acidity, great backbone, straight, fresh and pure, great length. — 5 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.3

Very young so decanted 5 hours before serving. A very expressive nose of dark and red fruits, cassis, cherries and strawberries, kirsch, white pepper, thyme and some floral scents. The palate is forward despite the youth of the wine, medium bodied plus, gorgeous fruit and decent length of the delicious gripping finale. 92-93

Très jeune donc carafé 5 heures avant de le boire, dégusté avec le délicieux et copieux menu hivernal de la Cabane d’à côté, commandé et livré à la maison via la boutique en ligne du Pied de Cochon. Un nez très aromatique, une explosion de fruits, cerises, fraises, kirsch, du poivre blanc, du thym, une touche florale. La bouche se montre avenante, ouverte malgré la jeunesse, belle acidité, ce fruité envoutant dont on ne se lasse pas et une finale delicieuse et de belle longueur, avec juste un peu de poigne sans être trop tannique. 92-93 pts
— 5 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.2

17.5/20 (93/100) Развитой букет ароматов сухих чёрных ягод, чёрного шоколада, белых грибов и дёгтя с легкой травянистой нотой. Довольно тельное и кислотное, танины крепкие, бархатистые по текстуре. Насыщенное во вкусе. Отлично! — 6 years ago

Chris England

9.3

My favourite Cotes De Bourg wine in a top vintage @ £60 😁 will keep improving 👍 If you’ve never tried this tiny region of Bordeaux you should check it out as there are some great value bottles here; this being one of the more expensive as made by the folks behind Tertre Roteboeuf 😎

📍 Chateau Roc De Cambes 2010

🏵 93 points

🍇 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Malbec

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Cracked mineral rock & gravel through blackcurrant, dark plum & raspberry w/ cocoa, soggy earth, black cherry & herbs

👄 Med body of rich creamy plump fruit filled blackcurrant w/ dark plum, cocoa, dark cherry & raspberry liquorice

🎯 Long ripe dark fruit blackcurrant burst w/ a raspberry mocha liquorice cherry smacker of a kiss
— 7 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.3

17.5/20 (93/100) Насыщенный аромат с тонами варенья из чёрной смородины, ментола, кедра, пряных трав и шоколада. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью и мягкими, обволакивающими танинами. Почти идеально если бы не недостаток кислотности. — 8 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Sat night

93 points — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.7

Zachys BYO
A trio of Rousseau with the legendary 93 — 8 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

This is a delicious Merlot from Columbia Valley. Big bold and beautiful.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black plums, black currants, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, spices and coffee.

Dry on the palate and very fruity.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 5 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Extracted and bold. Fruit forward and opulent. Tasty and delicious.

Good by itself or with food. I had it with cheeses, olives and fresh fruit, but will pair very nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 75% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65. — 5 years ago

Ed Scheetz

9.4

Alex and Emily’s 27th. 93 Insignia. — 6 years ago

with Alex and Cristina

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Deep inky put purple color. Blackberry, smoke, eucalyptus nose, with a hint of pine/mint in the background. Initial attack is from the greenery, then quickly moves to the black fruit. Some acidity. Medium tannins, slight pruney finish. Excellent!

93 points — 6 years ago

Chris England

9.3

A ”mid range” Priorat from Terroir Al Limit of 4,684 bottles s that we tasted at the winery but much better at home & as good as the 2014 we had a month ago but showing more red fruits & slightly more depth in body but freshener & dryer as it needs a few years 😍 For €53 this is just superb 👏 it screams elegance 💖 Another winner from @gabymeetswine @vilaviniteca
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📍 Terroir Al Limit Dits del Terra 2015 @terroirallimit
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🏵 93 points w/ more potential for 94+
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🍇 100% Cariñena (Carignan)
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🍷 Deep vibrant ruby w/ a purple hue
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👃 Red cherry, strawberry driven red berry fruit & blackberry in soggy blueberry infused earth, rose petals & parma-violet w/ a soft flinty mineral undertone
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👄 Med to light body of silky smooth punchy ripe red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry & blueberry w/ a touch of creamy cocoa, red liquorice & a hint of greenness w/ fine dry tannins
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🎯 Long touch dry lingering creamy red cherry, red berry fruits, blueberry & blackberry decadence oozing sophistication w/ a little cheeky red liquorice cocoa kissy 💋 — 7 years ago

Josh Center

8.9

Suckling says 93. It’s not. Good though. Dry. Nice earth/fruit balance. — 8 years ago

Chris England

8.9

2nd Wine of Ornellaia in top year @ £40 showing fabulous value that could be lovely in 3-5yrs once the dry tannins ease 😉 89 going 90-93

🍇 64% Mer, 17% Cab S, 10% Cab F & 9% Pet V

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Rich bramble blackcurrant & dark plum in dark cocoa cream w/ violets, minerals, light smoked wood chip & soft earthy farmyard spiced blackberry

👄 Med+ body of dark plum w/ blackcurrant/berry in cocoa & minerals w/ green stalky tones & fine dry tannins

🎯 Med dry dark fruits w/ unripe green tones & a mocha grounds kick & hint of black tea — 8 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Musty on open

93 points — 8 years ago