Aaron Tan

9.2

I think Denis Berthaut's impact on Fixin is invaluable. He showed how an often overlooked terrior can produce truly elegant and transparent wines. This mantra and his mantle has been passed down to his very capable daughter, Amelie, and it's been up, up, up ever since. I'm a big fan of Amelie's wines!

2013 is Amelie's first vintage and her changes are clear - more oak, stems, and supposedly warmer ferments resulted in deeper, more complex wines. And it's constantly changing as she finds her stride. This is especially obvious in this cuvee.

The 13' Les Arvelets is a little richer than their newer iterations, which is reasonable given the difficult vintage - it was a late harvest due to the rain. Darker fruit, but crystal clear. The palate's really crunchy, pure fruit, herbal elements... think cincau... deep minerality, fine fine texture, lovely acidity. In a way like Serena Williams... There's a strong nearly brutal element, yet undeniably feminine (cliché I know but oh so true) and elegant. I do prefer more recent vintages of this vineyard, but this was excellent... Such a balanced wine!

I said it before and I'll say it again... Amelie's the next big thing, if not already one. The viti is more thoughtful than ever... Winemaking so detailed and smart. The sheer potential here... Especially with her mother's Gevry, Chambolle, and Vosne vineyards now under her sleeves... And her incredibly talented fiancé, Nicolas Faure, managing the domaine's vineyeards 🔝🔝🔝 — 8 years ago

Klaus Denecke Rabello

9.5

bOOOOMMM.

Um pouco caro, pensa-se de início, mas quando ele respira e nós desapegamos da relação custo-benefício, revela-se todo potencial. — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.8

Tear up your vintage chart fool! This catnippy, silky, near perfect young Burg seals the deal on the producer mantra. — 11 years ago

Melissa Housman

8.9

Great for the money. Smooth and approachable — 12 years ago

with Ross

jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.8

biodynamic no-SO2 vin mousseux sabered with a buck 112. makes me want to repeat "mauzac from gaillac" like a mantra and laugh at badgers. — 13 years ago

Ashly Mitchell

9.4

Excellent. I love Kismet winery. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.6

14.8% alc.

While certainly impressive, to my palate this is a notch below their (great) 2012.
We're all different but the "bigger is better"-mantra doesn't really work for me any longer.



— 9 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.2

Unique. Balanced. Guessing 40-45 IBU. — 10 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.0

I love Carlisle, but if the mantra that they all need tons of rest holds true then that goes double for this one. Day 2 and it's just starting to open up and give a peak. Will hold another 5 years before I check in again. — 10 years ago

Melissa Housman

9.2

Great for money. Velvety for a Syrah — 12 years ago

with Ross

Theera Tasanachon

9.5

At mantra — 12 years ago

Marla Frederick

9.0

A well-earned creamy cherry bomb after two hours of workout mania. Creating space within the chaos is my mantra these days. I feel fit, I feel good, I feel happy after mentally bashing in the face of evil with my knuckles, then soothing my soul with a little hip hop. My Pink-and-Imagine Dragons-only playlist is making me want to keep the dance party going all night. Great Rose. Total Wine. — 8 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

I was not familiar with Roy, but was luckily persuaded to pick this signed bottle up a while back. Looking for something off the norm for the Christmas traditional Italian Beef Braciole, and this big blend from Shirley Roy and planted by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer, and made by that guy that keeps on making most of the wines they I love...Philippe Melka. So glad I bought this, but also so mad that I only got the one...ignoring my usual mantra...buy 3. One to try, one to share, and one to squirrel away for yourself. Earthiness is there, without being too dirty. More like a truffle. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot. Deep dark color and dark fruits with a bit of cocoa and oak. After 2 1/2 hours in decanter, it was nothing less than ...Impressive. — 9 years ago

with Lauren and Katherine

Mel Ye

9.2

Smooth, chocolatey & earthy with just the right amount of oak and spice. Beautiful with food or on its own. Would happily have this anytime! Highly recommend. — 10 years ago

Bassem Kudsi

9.3

Like the beautiful wines that came with the warmth of 2012, this Pinot holds those characteristics in addition to Authentique's signature wine making as it should be instead of the mass produced stuff. If you like a Pinot that has character, aromas that are balanced alongside the oak mantra - this is a must. 2012 Pinots are a dime a dozen, yet this one reminds me of that elegant lady we remember for a long time afterwards. — 11 years ago

Pipo Bonamino

9.2

Mantra 2008
Malbec | Mantra Roble
Patagonia Argentina — 12 years ago