Tom Casagrande

9.1

I have had more underwhelming Aglianicos than wines of any other supposedly noble grape (not counting many disappointing Malbecs in this calculation because in no way is Malbec noble . . . but I digress). So many are overextracted, tannic, scorchy messes. But this one is very good. The nose displays intense smoky, stony minerality (yes, evocative of volcanic soil). There’s also an animal note on top of the very dark cherry fruit. In the mouth the intense minerality leads again, with smoky, savory notes. But there is some fruit there, and the tannins, while still making themselves felt, are in check. Nice acids too. This is a really distinctive and nicely done take on this obviously tricky varietal. — 5 years ago

Bob Reyers

9.4

2012 , 8-19
Excellent stands up well to Ny strip — 7 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.1

Crozes etienne Becharas La Prieure d’Arras. Drinking nicely good fruit relatively light — 7 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.2

Wicked wine, but this is no rosé by convention. So dark, and the initial reduction got me thinking of Prieure Roch's Le Cloud. Give it time and it rewards with juicy strawberries... wild strawberries, roses, herbs, pepper, and rocky goodness. Surprising for an 11'. One for the L'Angalore Tavel lover I reckon. Burgundian for sure 😜 — 8 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.2

I have tried several examples of Prieure Lichine over the years. Some were great and others not so good. I was skeptical about 2004 and I shouldn’t have been. What a beautiful example of a mid life Bordeaux that is likely at or near it’s peak. Dry, earthy and tannic with a solid core of fruit. Well done. This can easily last another decade — 8 years ago

Maggie Harrison

8.9

love this! pale pink, stony under strawberry. just enough texture. — 9 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.3

Always a treat when Prieure Roch crosses your path. My surefire highlight of the night. Thank you @Jeremy Shanker and @Daniel Khasidy @dankay! — 10 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2018 vintage. Another delicious second wine in this vintage. From the small Grand Cru Classé Le Prieuré — 5 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

9.2

With Erin, Eric, and Anni. Beautiful Reisling here at Le Prieure, and perhaps my favorite. Cheers! — 7 years ago

with Erin

Scott Soren

9.3

This was lovely. While still a baby, i needed to try this. Big nose after an hour of being open. Luscious mouthfeel but the tannins are tight, as they should be This could be a true gem in 5+ years. — 7 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.4

Vivacity + stems + sprinkle of natty + channeling Prieure Roch and we get awesome wine! This is burgundy worth buying! — 8 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.0

Oxidative nose gives way to a wine of elegance and finesse with some tannins of the finish . Tasted at Atmosphere in Bourget Du Lac France . — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.1

Brought this to a min 1er cru dinner - kinda feel bad for that, but I thought a wine consisting of all of Prieure Roch's best crus would stand tall against the rest. So darn bunchy (perplexing, given how it's made; must ask Yannick). Good, but it wasn't the flower bomb of the 10'

Note from Prieure Roch's website:
There are years where the fickleness of the weather prevent the even ripening of all the grapes on the bunches, and as the grapes cannot be harvested before the stems themselves fully ripen, on these years any extra ripe grapes will detach themselves from the stem while on the “table de tri”(sorting table). Since the traditional Burgundy vinification methods require the grapes to be fermented “entière” (in whole bunches) the loose berries are not used, despite being wonderfully ripe. However, taking all of these loose berries from every vendange, every cuve, permits us to unite all of our best crus and create one “cuvée spéciale”. This “tri” (selection) has in effect been made by the grapes themselves hence the name Pinoterie (Pinot-tri, understand the pun?). Natures choice, ripe voluptuous fruit, sheer pleasure.

Perhaps the most expensive bourgogne out there. Then again, it's a wine featuring a mix of premier cru and grand cru fruit. — 9 years ago

John Jaye

8.9

Great nose and taste. Could age a bit more — 5 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Prieure Saint-Hippolyte - Languedoc - Blanc

50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Viognier, 25% Vermentino

Nice fresh fruit, dry, Peach, pear, floral, wax, stones.

Not the biggest, baddest, longest aging wine ever, but... a very well made Languedoc Blanc to be enjoyed now, under $15.

Guessing 11-12.5% ABV (label range 11-14), went nicely with an omelette dinner.

— 6 years ago

Fraser McKinley

9.5

These three were bright, vital and loaded with life. Served blind to a table of 11, the closest guess of their vintages was ‘13-‘15. They have such a long life ahead - 2004, 2005, 2006. — 7 years ago

Art Oz

9.2

Beautiful nose of cherries. Very nice acidity with light tannins — 8 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.2

I was enjoying this too much so forgot to jot down notes. Thought it was a Prieure Roch NSG VV! Friend thinks this could be the second coming of the old William Seylem — 8 years ago

Zoran Korencan

9.0

On 20.05.2017 rainy eve at home, with sweet Prieure — 9 years ago

Matthew Beninati

9.1

A Lebanese blend of French grapes??Now how the hell could I NOT try that. Very impressive and pleasantly surprised. — 9 years ago