Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.5

For a wine as old as me (1989), this was impressive and still alive. Classic chinon notes of dark, woody flavors. Mushroom and stewed green pepper. The fruit was bramble berries that have begun to take on a unami, savory component. I wish I was around to see it in it's youth just to compare, but shout out to K&L for selling wine this good and this old. — 9 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Beautiful bottle, very much alive, structure on the palate, subtlety on the nose. A gem. — 10 years ago

Ricardo Rebeil

9.4

Cabernet Franc. Tours Francia. — 11 years ago

Nate Redner

9.2

How could this not be good? 2013 vintage. — 9 years ago

Maxence Guilluy

9.7

Very nice wine! Cherry, anis, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, light tannins! Great wine! 2010
— 9 years ago

with Bertrand

Dave Chambers

9.1

We were given this Chinon by our friend Igor and I thought it would be fun to try it tonight. This bottle is still quite young being a 2011 vintage but is already developing nicely. The color is a deep dark red, almost opaque. The nose has wonderful dark fruits and some vegetal notes such as green peppers. There is acidity to balance the high alcohol content so it doesn't come across as too powerful. The plums and dark berries combine with the earthy flavors quite well. The finish is medium. — 9 years ago

with Heather

Maxence Guilluy

9.2

Strawberry, chocolat milk — 11 years ago