Matt

9.2

A great expression of Merlot. Classic in every sense. Aromatically lifted, red plum, cigar, rustic herbaceous notes, a soft attack followed by grip and crushed rocks. I bet this ages beautifully — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.8

If there were ever an archetypical Syrah, Jamet's Cote-Rotie would be a strong candidate. To me this is a pure expression of a classic Northern Rhone Syrah. It is not a single site, but a blend of terroirs, encompassing over 20 sites mostly from hard rock schist bedrock with little to no topsoil. There is NO Viognier in this wine like one might expect from most Cote-Rotie that might have 1-5% co-fermented.

Importantly, there is also a lot less of the oak character that can dominate and overwhelm many Northern Rhone wines. The oak maturation, while not short at 22 months, only uses 15% new oak with no trace of it on the palate as it is perfectly integrated. Grape bunches are whole cluster fermented and macerated for up to 3 weeks.

The 2007 we have here was drinking superbly for a young wine, showing lively and racy layers of peppercorn spice, roast beef, and warm blackberry and currant fruit from the hot 2007 vintage. While from a warm vintage, not a hair is out of place. Density and purity exude from the nose and hint at what a brilliant future this wine has. Perfect acidity and fleshy ripe tannin provide the backbone structure for father time to peel back the layers of this beauty. I will be chceking back in 5 years at the earliest. — 8 years ago

Nikita Malhotra

10

Ripe cherries and an array of spices like a middle eastern market hit you at once. The best expression of chateauneuf du pape I've had. — 10 years ago

Daragh Hoey

9.5

From magnum. Utterly delicious. A phenomenal expression of rufina. — 10 years ago

Bob Trimble

9.2

A little tight when first opened but singing 8 hours later, pretty wine! — 11 years ago

Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

8.9

First time trying these wines; great introduction and a solid expression of Jura in Cali — 11 years ago

Mark Howard

9.7

Dinner contribution by a friend. Why? Because we need to drink it! A bold dusty expression of terroir. Bold dark fruit aromatics. Soft tannins. Dustiness speaks of terroir not flaws. Elegant and evolves after time in the decanter. Continues to open after 1.5 hours in the decanter. Good thing he has more... I want more... I need more!!!! What a true pleasure in a glass Thank you!!! — 8 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Always a treat! — 9 years ago

Alex Krause

8.9

Expansive aromatic complex and promising nose, yet I was a little deçu on the palate with pleasant broad riper expression but without the complexity promised by the nose. Perhaps didn't wait long enough for it to open up.. — 9 years ago

Robert Quick

9.2

Tons of great citrus, lactic texture and mouthwatering acidity. Awesome expression of SC — 10 years ago

with Mary

Fabian Wickman

8.9

Hazelnut-curry-orangepeel. Spicy, fresh and nice acid. Pleasant body and medium lenghth. — 10 years ago

Rohit Gupta

9.2

Pinot-like freshness. Incredible drinkability. — 10 years ago

with Lyle

Liz Krugman

9.3

Gift from Daniel. — 12 years ago

Jordan Ogron

9.8

Celebrating Jaziel's Birthday with a Birth Year wine! Happy Birthday Love! 😘❤ This wine is INCREDIBLE! — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Fascinating entry to Italian expression of cab franc on its own. Sleek but a philly, real powerful & expressive, bell peppers on steroids. A hit w crowd — 8 years ago

with Paul and Owen

Daron Watson

9.1

btld '12 disgrd 1/15 base 2011

funky town! — 9 years ago

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.7

Youngest Raffault I've ever tasted. Classic expression with a very slight Brett note but wound up very tight. Decant, decant, decant or wait. — 10 years ago

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.1

After 2011, a slightly more powerful and tannic expression. A little reduced today, yet you feel the potential. This wine deserve age for sure. It is can be considered a benchmark for Chenin in the warmer Californian climate — 10 years ago

Paul Mason

9.1

April 2012 disgorgement — 10 years ago

Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.7

Current, leather bound antique book, dust, still lively but I would drink in the next 5 years. A beautiful expression from Pauillac — 11 years ago