Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The US is now their #1 export market. You would be surprised at what some producers spend on labels. It is more than you think. All those countries, languages and different requirements for what needs to be written on them.

I think this is in a dumb faze or just closed down.

The nose is muted and not all that revealing. Soft blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries with powdery raspberries. Clayish soils, some clove, dark earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood and dark withering flowers.

The palate is a little flat..showing stubbornness. Ripe but dullish; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries & raspberries. Dry clayish soils, dry top soil, limestone minerals, dark spice, clove, dark, rich earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood that falls into cedar, soft tobacco with dark withering flowers and violets, its acidity is very good, the finish while balanced, polished, somewhat elegant, lacks some complexity today and lasts a minute.

I would reserve a full assessment of this one tasting it again in 5+ years. It is in need of further evolution. — 11 days ago

Jessica Vaughn

9.0

Delicious 2019 vintage — 18 days ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

An oldie and a goodie direct from my cellar. Pop and pour. Color is still bright ruby/brick, no browning. Nose: tobacco, cedar, garden shed. Palate: acid +, body 0, T +, some graphite and echo of ivy leaf in the finish. Showing well, but also a fine old claret, even if still slightly rough edged. — a month ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

I think this is peaking. From a marginal year but really nice. Lots of cedar and a little roasted peanut note augmenting some nice, mellow cassis fruit on the nose. A big whack of intense flavors on initial entry, with tannins still there but softening. A teensy bit drying on the finish, but damn this is nice with grilled butterflied leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary. — 24 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

Very cool bottle of 1986 Lanessan: not complex but truly well done and ready to drink. — a month ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

8.9

Slightly too oaky. It will need them a few years to come together and probably blooming nicely. — a month ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.3

Deep ruby in color with a slightly more garnet rim; cassis, black plums, baking spices, and molasses on the nose; medium acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like blackberries, blueberries, eucalyptus, and wet gravel with a long finish. — 17 days ago

Mick DB

9.7

Zeer lekkere wijn, mooie afdronk, niet bombastisch of explosief.
29,90 euro — 18 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.0

Gentle and feminine. Light and balanced. Nice wine  that reflects the vintage without overextracting strange flavors. — a month ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Was a slightly off bottle with some issue with the cork. Still was a good drink. — a month ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other