Odeur de lychee, surprenant pour un gewurtraminer, peu sucré. 2012 — 9 years ago
2008 / salon des vignerons indépendants - bu à dejeuner — 9 years ago
Sweet, vendange tardive, nice with foie gras — 10 years ago
A very nice wine very mello
— 11 years ago
2001 Château Faugères Saint-Emilion Grand Cru — 13 years ago
This one is drinking exceptionally well right now — 8 years ago
Crispy with great terroir elements — 9 years ago
Yummy French Chardonnay - a little less steely than typical: paired well with cheese and salami👍 — 9 years ago
Outstanding. Full fruity rich. — 9 years ago
Levensohn 2012 Napa Valley/St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon
I had the good fortune to taste this exciting wine on two occasions, first at a party for the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux organized by Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider) in Bel Air, together with a number of top Bordeaux producers! And then at a dinner at Silvio Denz's Château Faugères, a grand cru classé in Saint-Emilion. I've always enjoyed sharing some of Napa Valley's finest with some of Bordeaux's top producers! I think it fair to say that everyone, myself included, was very impressed with this rendition of Pascal Levensohn's latest release, produced from grapes grown in his own Saint Helena vineyard, most of which fruit he sells to Vineyard 29.
The color is like the band: saturated Deep Purple, leaving little doubt as to the ripeness of the harvest. The nose gains in both intensity and complexity as the wine comes to life in the glass revealing aromas of ripe blue and black fruits, subtly underscored by hints of vanillin and espresso, these latter scents being the result of nearly two years aging in high-quality, new French oak barrels. Nothing is overstated here, au contraire: complexity is as much in play here as is concentration. On the palate, the wine has a velvety caress thanks to its superbly integrated grape and oak tannins that confirm the impression of ripeness but also the deft hand of the winemaker. Similar blue and black berry fruits that were evident on the nose also infuse the flavors of this intriguing wine. The wine's finish is lengthy and altogether seamless. Nothing stands out but for the overall harmony and balance of this beautifully knit rendition of Napa Valley Cabernet.
I thought the 2010 Levensohn was a very fine wine when I tasted it last year. But this 2012 rises to a whole new level, one where it begins to flirt with some of the Valley's most prestigious names. My friends from Bordeaux, with whom I was pleased to share it, were as impressed as was I. Alas, the wine has but one fault: there were only 49 cases produced – and one of them is already spoken for!
— 10 years ago
Restaurante Varanda Jk Shopping, com Marcelo Mae e Luiz Felipe - out 13 — 12 years ago
Earthy, leather, bright raspberry with medium tannins. Very well balanced red. Can taste the oak a bit gives a bourbon carmelized taste — 8 years ago
Excellent Cru des Côte du Rône. Round, full body without being too heavy — 9 years ago
Notrogen and earth. — 10 years ago
Fresh and delicate taste. — 11 years ago
We had this at our little outdoor restaurant in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Perfect wine for a hot day... — 11 years ago
Selected for escargots. — 11 years ago
Délicieux avec Tataki de Saumon. — 12 years ago
Kathryn Jeffery
Yum...smooth, fresh and very drinkable. Affordable- around 4-5 Euros in Casino. — 7 years ago