Great value find on BDX -- esp w a little age. Berries, red plum, Cassis, and lots of pencil lead. Opened up considerably in the glass. Great w coq au vin! — 8 years ago
Dries out on the tongue, great immediate smokiness — 8 years ago
Light, hints of sweetness with an acidic finish. — 9 years ago
De Venoge has one of my favorite and solid line ups from their N.V. up through their Louis XV line. This particular chardonnay based Cordon Bleu is unique and beautiful. Brut but not on the more bone dry side. On the nose is the lovely smell of unpasteurized honey with beeswax, spread on a freshly baked English muffin, with some lemon undertone, mousse, and fig preserves. Definitely one that even people who say they don't prefer brut champagne do enjoy! If I could drink a true champagne day to day in this price range, this would be one of a select few I would choose! — 9 years ago
Great wine!!! Makes me wish the weather was warmer — 10 years ago
All Grenache. Very easy to drink, not very complex. Great alone. — 10 years ago
Vibrant, raspberries and plum on the nose — 10 years ago
100 year old vines 100% Grenache only 100 cases made #rougebleu — 11 years ago
Légèrement vineux très bon !!!! — 11 years ago
Blue color is a bit of a throw off, but refreshing and light — 8 years ago
This #viogier from #chenebleu is showing so much better than it was 21 weeks ago. The nose and palate showed gorgeous aromatics and ripe delicious fruit. The weight was heavy but still sleek and elegant at the same time. — 9 years ago
Ordered a few cases of this red for our summer wedding...it was perfect!!! — 10 years ago
Great £10-15 bottle. 2009 Grenache Syrah grape. Velvety smooth. Rhone wine from Vaucluse area of France. — 10 years ago
Wine distilled down to it's finest. Aromatic and gentle on the palate. Have to buy some more. — 10 years ago
First wine club wine. Enjoyed it at the tasting and just as much at home on first delivery. I guess I do like Chardonnay, if it's the right one! — 11 years ago
Was recommended by the sommelier at Coq D'Argent. Surprisingly light for a Bordeaux down to 2008 being a cold year. — 11 years ago
Dries out on the tongue, great immediate smokiness. — 8 years ago
Very good. Lush and juicy. Medium body, balanced acidity, good finish. — 9 years ago
Colin's feet...well not this vintage, but in principle — 10 years ago
Upon opening the nose gives way more than palate. Underripe strawberry, mulberry, pomegranate with cedar shaving and forest floor. 2-4hrs in decanter and its singing. More red juicy fruit, forest floor with mushroom and minerals (crushed stones) and the lean quality giving way to juicy acid and mouth coating tannins. With Coq Au Vin it was a damn good way to start the weekend. — 10 years ago
Birthday bottle -
Dry, lean, energetic, delivers that beautiful balance between young and old. Just right for 56. — 11 years ago
Oh my. Dinner was coq Au Vin! — 11 years ago
One of the best red blends ever. Goes well with blocks of bleu cheese. A wine party fave. — 12 years ago
Paul Byrne
Beautiful and fruity :) — 8 years ago