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. — 15 days ago

Cristy

9.5

Jon’s rating — 3 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.5

Honeysuckle, apricot marmalade, persimmon.

Silken. Super balanced. Bought two. One to drink tonight and one to drink down the line.

Tropical fruits, balanced acidity, melts on the palate like a pad of butter made of wildflowers and honey. — 3 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Bruised apples, touch of honey, first hints of oxidation, dry finish.
Not very complex, but tasty all the same.
Drink now. — 20 days ago

Sheila G.

8.9

Fruity. Plummy. Grass. At berns steakhouse Tampa — 2 months ago

with Mike

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

First bottle we had in many years. Was nice and fresh but not as complex as our recollection from great vintages. — 4 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Steve Rura

9.2

Raspberry and cherry fruits, with dried Mediterranean herbs. 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah. Not as bold as most CdPs. First bottle was corked, so it dampened my enthusiasm :(

This did hold up really well on the second day, especially when served cooler. The tannins relaxed, and the fruit is slightly sweeter and more blended. Benefits from the extra air - was pretty tight upon opening. Still great acidity and herbal finish. — a month ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious. — 2 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.7

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, orange blossoms and cardamom. Delicious citrus flavors, crisp and full of flavor.

🏅92 Points - Decanter — 3 months ago

James Everhart

9.1

Perfect drinking of 2016 vintage in early 2025. Lots of red fruit and good body. $17. — 4 months ago