Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time having this producer.

Right off the top, this is much sweeter than the CNP’’s I am used to drinking. The fruits here are crazy ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries. Not much in the way depth or grilled meats. It is highly drinkable. I don’t want to throw them in with Caymus’s modern style but it is hard not to think it. There is some mid spice here, moist, clays, dry stones, some very light herbaceous notes, some barrel dust, light black pepper, loads of red flowers, nice round acidity and decently balanced, elegant, round, lush finish that lasts a minute.

If you like a young, pop and pour easy to drink CDP for under $35, this for you. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2013 vintage. The Premier Cru "Clos du Roi" (or sometimes spelled "Roy") is considered by many the best vineyard in Mercurey. 2013 was a challenging vintage in many respects, but this is delicious. Intriguing nose with coffee beans and cherries, intertwined with floral and herbal impressions. Very fresh in the mouth, with juicy sour cherries, subtle spices, and a slightly rustic tannic backbone. Very good length. No signs of fatigue, I wouldn't be surprised to see this holding up well for another decade. Abv. 13%. — 8 months ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

PnP after a long, successful ballgame.
Big waxy candied citrus, nose, needs some air to coax. Gives the impression of great depth. Clementines. Pears.
P: Very round, mouth filling, very glyceral, lemon skin, ginger. Really develops with air.
Thanks @ FirstBottle — 2 years ago

with Sarah

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Nose: Cherry lipstick.

Palate: perfect midseason cherries. Cherry spice. Some heat.

Fass selections — a month ago

David Coun

9.2

Delicious crisp honey yum — 5 months ago

Michael Greene

9.4

Wet rock. Raspberries. Brilliant now but this will age spectacularly. — 2 years ago

Canon Thomas

9.8

Blown away — 3 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Needs air but so elegant and gorgeous. Pretty. Roses, mid season. cherry, mineral and very open palate that is fleshing out minute by minute. Gorgeous, elegant tannins and very pure. Let’s see what air does. Such a wispy wine. — 4 months ago

Daniel Montanez

9.6

Crisp, notes of fresh apple, cold limestone — 7 months ago

Adam Lilly

9.3

2021. From Litchfield wine shop guy. Rly nice white burgundy for the price — 2 years ago