La Rose Pauillac

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Mary H
9.1

Delicious and refreshingly savory, red fruit, amazing salinity — a month ago

Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Rosé Blend 2024

White flowers, strawberry, rhubarb, white peach. Medium bodied with structured acidity. Lovely on a hot day but has enough heft to pair well with salmon pasta. — 2 months ago

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Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

A very good left bank classed growth (5th growth) from a good vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant aromatics (74%). Blackcurrant and cedar - a little tomato bush. A good wine but to state the obvious does not have the class and complexity of the higher classed growths. For example 3rd growth 2009 Chateau Palmer is a stunning wine - very rich, complex with a long life in front of it - very much superior to Chateau Batailley. — 4 months ago

Juan, Ceccherini and 19 others liked this
Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Somm David T i must apologise, but when we say Napoleon i only think of the guy sinking his hand in his jacket, the one that got defeated in Waterloo. Monsieur Napolene Bonaparte born in Corse. My bad, my views are limited. Napoleon the 3rd is indeed still a Napoleon...sorry😬
Bob McDonald

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@Somm David T Thanks for your comments David. Yes, I can imagine any change to the Bordeaux classification would be very political and expensive with self interest often driving the ship. At the end of the day I guess it boils down to what the punters (us) are prepared to pay for any given bottle of wine regardless of its hierarchy in any classification. Eg. Is Leroy Musigny worth $50K? Or does it become the plaything of billionaires and 3rd world dictators who only buy it because of its inflated price? Probably a debate for another day!
Somm David T

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@Bob McDonald @Ceccherini Cristiano I should have said the III. Just assumed it was implied. My bad as well. Bottle prices are quite insane lately and yes it is up to us what we paid. I would add that the wine industry is and has been challenged. More recent gen’s are not buying wine like my gen and there are no easy answers for the industry. We’ll see what happens w/ bottle prices going forward. Especially, given the rollercoaster markets. Good discussions. Cheers! 🍷

Schloss Gobelsburg

Gobelsburger Cistercien Rosé Blend 2022

Looovvveee this Rose!! — 5 months ago

Ted, Juan and 2 others liked this

Bodega Comando

La Bruja Avería Rozas de Puerto Real Grenache 2019

Really hit its stride the 3rd day open — 3 years ago

Cibonne

Côtes de Provence Tibouren Rosé

Peach lemonade in the glass. A touch cloudy and gray, but delicate looks. Slightly astringent and hot on the nose. Nectarine pit, cloudberry, and a touch of acetone on the tongue. Almost orange wine like spices and spark. Surprising and lovely. Abso-frickin-ideal for pairing with briny seafood as well as something richer like a Malaysian honey BBQ chicken with mango salsa. — 6 years ago

Château Clerc Milon

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Bewitching #bordeaux - second wine of 5th Growth Château Clerc Milon. After decanting, distinctive and pronounced #paulliac graphite, dusty cassis nose. Lovely brightness on palate, genteel tannins, and a long finish with that pencil lead foundation throughout. That acid-leaning balance makes it a meal-friendly wine and not just the usual suspects - it worked well for a my mild spice fish burrito with poblano peppers. — 2 months ago

Neil and Dave liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2000

One of the best still rosés in the biz. Age 25 — 2 months ago

Dave, Paul and 5 others liked this

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

Truncated dinner party notes. Still youthful but soft and resolving enough to really enjoy with mesquite grilled lamb chops. — 3 months ago

Jay, Doug and 19 others liked this

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2023

floral, strawberry, lovely viscosity, long finish. — 3 months ago

Shay liked this

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend 2022

Ein Rosé mit Tiefgang! Leichte tannine spürbar, schöne konzentrierte frucht nach erdbeeren und etwas kirsche, kräuter, hagenbutten,langer abgang. Wow! — 4 months ago

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

Beautiful color of peach with a rustic tint.

Nose of over ripened apples, citrus, light red fruits, spices, minerals, yeast and brioche.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, sweet raspberries, cherries, citrus, apples, yeast, light earth, brioche, spices, minerals sea salt and herbs.

Long finish with apples and herbs.

This is a delicious Champagne. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Complex and interesting.

100% Pinot Noir grapes.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— 4 months ago

Daniel, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Vivid pinkish-salmon hue with a fine stream of bubbles. Notes of strawberry, citrus peel, green apple, and brioche. Crisp acidity, a creamy mousse, and perfectly balanced dosage. Refreshing, elegant, and succulent, with a long, zesty finish. — 7 months ago

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Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2024

Delicious again, a best with food — 5 months ago

Matthew liked this

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.5

And even better when you follow it up Krug Rosé. Been awhile. — 9 months ago

Shay, Jay and 12 others liked this

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2019

Still our fave — 4 years ago

Eric, Shay and 25 others liked this

Red Car

Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015

So much sucking going on. Too much suckola. Tired of the suckiness. This wine does not suck. — 9 years ago

Anthony and Kimberly liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Touriga Nacional Rosé

Mary H
9.1

Bright and refreshing rose - California by way of Portuguese grapes. Red berries (currant, raspberry) and short-ish but clean finish. Great deal at $15/bottle. Nice with manchego and duck prosciutto. — 2 months ago

Dave liked this

Jacques Selosse

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Ultima gran cena de amigoa fuera de la paulee — 2 months ago

Jan and Juan liked this

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2022

Deep pink color. Aromas cherry jolly rancher, red candied apple and flint. So good, crisp and cold on a nice day at Carmel-by-the-Sea. — 3 months ago

Tom, Ted and 9 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend 2024

Lovely domestic interpretation of Tempier Rose and at half the Tempier price how can one complain? — 4 months ago

Paul, David and 2 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

A 2nd Grand Cru Classé 1855 Chateau located in the southern end of Pauillac that produces powerful wines with amazing structure wines.

V.2018 was beautifully blended at 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35%Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8%Petit Verdot, that delivers high-powered notes of espresso, tobacco leaves, and dense-black fruits on the nose.
Full-bodied, rich and velvety with an exquisite silken mouthfeel that is so signature of Pauillac wines, very plushy and opulent, yet well-priced and worth every single sip to the very last drop.

Age worthy to a decade if patient. However; literally couldn’t wait for it and had it all in a single seat!
— 4 months ago

Freddy, Daniel and 7 others liked this
Daniel M

Daniel M

I have never had a bad bottle of this second wine. Even a 1992 that I had a few years back is probably one of the 15-20 very best wines I've had.
Freddy R. Troya

Freddy R. Troya

Thanks for sharing that Daniel. I was very surprised with this label and ended up buying 3 more bottles for cellaring. This Vintage is still climbing to its peak. Pretty good!

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Vin Gris De Cigare Grenache Rosé Blend 2016

This 9-year old rose is so good. Nose has developed a nice complexity and it’s still fresh. Lots of palate presence. Nice balance. — 5 months ago

Angelo Casagrande
with Angelo
Angelo, Pooneet and 15 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Randall Graham has made interesting white, rose and red wines that I drank more frequently 30-40 years ago.

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

One of the best roses I have drank. Clear and elegant taste. Long fruity aftertaste. — 7 months ago

Lee liked this

Raventos i Blanc

de Nit Rosé Cava Blend

Tart pomegranate, crisp acidity with some minerality. Underappreciated. Incredible for the price. Great way to start off dinner at Vicia. — 3 years ago

Château Haut-Bages Libéral

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Michael Matonte
9.3

Drinking very well- still youthful. Gravel, rocks, cedar, pencil lead, soft. — 11 years ago

Robert Matonte
with Robert