Matt

9.2

Been enjoying this over 3 days and watching it evolve. Went from pure and cool black fruit with lacy herbal and mineral notes to savory, expressing notes of game, beef, and lavender. Captures the charm of the vintage and the freshness of these higher elevation vineyards. Excited to try more wines from this relative newcomer to Gigondas. — 8 years ago

Berg

9.3

After the failure of big domestic red last game, we're back to my favorite; good Burgundy :)

And this is good...I still think 07 is fairly overlooked, I've enjoyed most I've had, and prices are still rational. Somewhat.

Right up my alley here. Great nose of earth, meat, vanilla, saffron, cherry, umami soy, spices, and an interesting hint of pachouli I dont think I've ever found in a wine before...just good stuff. Pretty palate too, lingering savory finish. Smooth, medium tannins that grip, a ways to go before they fully integrate.

#rockthered #capspens #letsgocaps #playoffs — 9 years ago

Ron R

9.3

I really like it when I get recos from fellow oenophiles which turn out to be spot on - @Jörgen Lindström Carlvik, take a bow.

In the glass, the wine appears to be very extracted, which I find is a pleasant first indicator. The wine coats the glass, demanding your attention.

The nose is pristine, yet urgent. Cigar notes, cherries and dark fruits are perfectly integrated.

On the palette, I'm in raptures. This is a seamless example which is tight, compact and dense. It has a viscous mouthfeel, finishing with polished tannins and a touch of sweetness.

This is a brilliant effort, which is begging for bottle age. Thanks to Jorgen, I've finally found a Sangiovese which does not require me to sell my house to buy a bottle (you get my point).

Paired with my own Sheppards pie (made from scratch). Don't hate the player, hate the game! — 9 years ago

Bobbi Retief

10

Our friends Fiona and Ryan brought this bottle of wine to a South African themed dinner party at our place. Delicious! — 10 years ago

Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.6

Tres Beautiful nose 👃👃👃
Caramel apple-banana brûlée top notes, pear and spice underneath, still-pert lemon zest and peach custard, too. Palate delivers that Cali-leonine body -ie big! - but with enough brisk acidity to keep things more than decent. Long, with flavors that echo the nose and all around beautiful balance. Drinking super well at moment, near its peak and rewarding this bit of bottle age with plenty of secondary characteristics. PLUS:: #winebling (yes, there are some tartrate crystals, folks - all just adding to the allure - game on!) — 10 years ago

Magnavita Cellars

9.1

Well balanced & plenty of green apple & white pepper on the nose. There is nice depth of fruit, likely owing to a cooler, slower fermentation. Broad stone fruit finish puts this wine in the top tier of Chenin Blanc at this price point. — 11 years ago

Justin Hart

9.1

A little lighter than other vintages (thanks to Mother Nature), both in the nose and the palette. But if you are a fan if the more delicate Rhone characteristics, you may enjoy this thoroughly. Delicately spicy, hints of red plum and game. Nice! — 8 years ago

with Cherish

Jeffrey Long

9.0

Okay, but one of the biggest let downs for a Richebourg that I've had in a long time. Came as the top recommendation out of a deep list of Richebourgs, so the sommelier here needs to up her game. — 9 years ago

with Chris and David

Matt Perlman

9.2

Still young but tannic edge softened a bit with some air. Really lovely savory flavors of leather, earth and game. Getting close to ready, maybe another 2-3 years — 9 years ago

admiral von schnauzer

9.0

So muscular. Incredible aromas of berry meat game....just dark yummy deliriousness — 10 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Succulent and immediate fruit, vanilla, cigar box, subtle game/leather, and no sign of fading. — 10 years ago

with Paul

Ludovic Anacleto

9.3

Guigal has total domination of his game. This is a wine for ages — 10 years ago

Adam Jesberger

9.8

Excellent bottle. The 01 is supposedly a better vintage but im not sure when it comes to this producer. Clear, day bright, garnet and orange brick like color, medium - concentration, orange/peach rim variation, slight sediment, low viscosity. Nose: sound, moderate intensity, stewed cherries/strawberries/raspberries, floral, spicy and lots of dill pickle and slight game. A mushroom note as well. Palate: dry, med- body, stewed plums over ripe cherries/strawberries, lilies, dill, vinegar, leather, button mushrooms, game, mulch with some cedar and coconut. Very complex. Med- tannins, medium alcohol, high acid, long finish. Between the 01 and the 98 its a tough choice of which one to put in the wine cooler to store. — 11 years ago

Matthew Gray

9.2

Possibly one of the best Sauvignon Blancs I've had... — 9 years ago

Adam Crane

9.8

Possibly my favorite wine of 2016. Incredible intensity in a delicate, nuanced package. Black pepper, game, and black raspberry. If you can find any of this, buy it! Thank you @Ron Siegel — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Wild blue and red berry fruit, subtle notes of spice and game, a barely there touch of green comes through as herbal. While the alcohol is high, the wine shows elegantly and very feminine in style. Sauve and silky textured this has very ripe and fine tannin that get lost in the glycerol of this wine's youth. Always a perennial wine of the vintage and a great value (imo). #pegau #grenache #CdP — 9 years ago

Scott Moye-Rowley

9.0

Love the show, would buy the stout anytime. Winter is here and it's time for stouts. — 9 years ago

with Mary and Mike

Joe Paradise

9.1

Developing black fruit. Clove and cocoa and light pepper. Whiffs of game and saddle leather pop out now and then. Fine silty tannin provides an elegant frame — 10 years ago

Sophie Collins

9.8

One of my faves of the night raspberry — 10 years ago

Rob Freelen

9.7

Most exciting wine I've had in weeks. Fascinating nose of flowers, blue fruit brightness and game. Smooooth. Great finish. Not overblown. Great stuff! — 10 years ago

with Mark