Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Slightly deeper ruby , slightly narrower pink , ruby rim . Deeper more concentrated riper , slightly more roasted , medicinal, mineral nose at first . Needs a bit of time to come together . Then darker , ripe cassis and red currant . Richer and riper on the palate , but still good balance , darker fruits , sweeter , touch of cassis , red currant and earthy mineral finish . This is quite a bit denser with reasonably good length , earthy mineral , dark cherry tinged finish. The riper deeper character comes across quite evidently , a bit marked by the vintage perhaps , very different from the other two. This does seem to come together in the glass with time ,it will get there eventually but needs more time . Better in 5 years and will drink well a further 10 or so . — 8 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Solid CSJ, widely considered a Grand Cru equivalent. But for those who wonder if Fourrier and Rousseau’s CSJ’s are that much better to be more than double the price, the answer is yes. — 4 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Rain-soaked forest floor, tart red fruit (cherry, cranberry). Medium plus acidity, medium tannins. 13% ABV. Not very complex.

91 points — 5 years ago

admiral von schnauzer

9.9

This may go down as red wine of the year for me. Which given the time of year and upcoming events is High Praise indeed. But none the less reality. Epic nose. The unmistakable smell of a slaughterhouse over summer. Meat and blood. A huge hit of licorice, leather, and smoke and cherries. The Finish lasted nearly a minute, and had a Mossy granite tone to it that reminded me of climbing in the gunks in the fog. Amazing. So fortunate to have been asked to share this with great friends. #poolwine — 7 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.0

Hitting all kinds of spots with plenty of life ahead....I love his wines because he is able to give a great glass now while making wines that can truly go the distance. Big fan. — 10 years ago

with Stacey and David

Richard Ferguson

9.7

Might be my last of these. Excellent as ever — 12 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Con jean marie fourrier john kapon y antenor camargo parcela secreta — 9 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Eugenio jesus florencio lalo o — a year ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Third 90 Ponsot bottle served blind. This is bright tawny and translucent. When compared to the CSD served before it, this is more masculine with a dark cherry nose that is tight for the first 4-5 hours. By the time it’s served, though, it’s opened up and comes on as a rich and very powerful glass of juice. In addition to the regular notes of bing cherry, dark earth and rhubarb, this adds some mocha and a little cherry cola as well. Has a Rousseau-like precision in its delivery. From where it started to where it ended ~9 hours after opening, this evolved and improved the most. Great experience! (Bday 8 of 12) — 4 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

2006 a tricky vintage. Chalky, touch of rose pedals. Cherry notes, spice and herbs. Earthy. A fully mature wine. In my opinion beyond its prime. Drink up now! — 7 years ago

Joel Stevens

9.5

Outstanding! — 9 years ago

with Jennifer

Richard Young

Wine Specialist Christie's

9.1

Cherry juice! — 11 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Chez yes. In one hour that might be an open mouth, but right now it will have to settle for a lip to lip tag. — 12 years ago

Sean Grullon

9.3

Good concentration. Nose of cherry, earth, herbs, and a hint of spice and chocolate. Rustic; great minerality. — 10 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Needs time. But opened up into a beautiful bottle. — 3 years ago

Richard Portes

9.3

17.5. Great fruit on nose, lovely mouthfeel, very long, satisfying. Quite delicious. — 5 years ago

Bill Bender

9.4

A little sleepy at the outset but ascended late. Some game musk on the nose, Elegant and supple fruit with bright black cherry, wood pulp and limestone. — 7 years ago

John Needham CSW

9.2

Very young, this guy had some grip. It opened up after a day, but definitely will be nice down the road — 9 years ago

Reid Kinnett

9.6

Beauty, depth, power. Rich, fruity, and floral — 11 years ago

Yibin Ong

9.8

My first taste of Burgundy — 12 years ago