Clay Bullwinkel

9.4

Forest floor, herbal, light tannins, wonderful. The Trappist nuns with advice from Paulo Bea have done it again. — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and decanted shortly before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a very rustic looking, deep straw bordering gold color; medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes bruised and dried fruits: dried apricot, bruised yellow apple, candied oranges, yellow flowers, herbaceous (rosemary?), and old wood. And yet there’s a freshness there that is undeniable. On the palate, the wine is dry with low tannin and medium + acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is very long. Another vintage of Lapideus and another beauty from Giampiero. These wines make me think and each time I get to enjoy one, I’m reminded of why wine can be so special. Drink now through 2029. Bottle No. 0859/2655. — 10 months ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Last vintage from Bressler, grapes going to Anomaly vineyards now. Was on the customer list at the start for a few years and still have 01 and 02 (popped an 02 a year ago and it was great) in the cellar. Grabbed some 2014s at a great price. For Napa, Bressler was always worth seeking...premium valley floor fruit, Mia Klein winemaker, and under $100 release price.

1 hour decant (little sediment). A splended inky dark magenta color. On the nose: floral, sandlewood, black cherry and plum, cedar, vanilla marshmallows. Taste: Elegant and smooth, soft tannins with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, with a spicy cedar medium plus finish....ready to go another 15 years. — 5 years ago

with Brenda

Lynnette Harmony

9.0

This is my favorite wine. — 7 years ago

Astraea Howard

9.0

V good. Smooth. Well balanced dryness. — 9 years ago

Krystal Wallace

10

Sweet and yummy! — 9 years ago

naomi gl

9.0

nuns made this wine! with paolo bea!! kind of reductive, nutty, a little appley, almost a sherry quality but solid acidity to hold it together. — 9 months ago

Jody Wycech

9.2

Actually enjoyed this despite it being moscato. Wasn’t too sweet. Full bodied, apple. Would have again. — 2 years ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Tetsu Nakazawa

9.0

Ho bisogno di trovare questo botteglia subito. Mia moglie e’ addicta di questo. E’ perfetto per il nostro appertivo, buonissimo. — 5 years ago

Helen Mikiver

9.7

Have 2017. Fruity, spicy and very pleasant to drink. Just a wine I like. — 6 years ago

Kay Mills

9.0

ABC Liked, horse barny. Smooth — 7 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Soft upfront with mild dark fruit. But builds to a dry dry tannin middle that lingers with a pow of dryness. — 8 years ago

John Abella

9.3

RiAnn loves it! — 9 years ago

delta 0921

9.2

安くて旨くて甘さちょうどいい
Bendよりも再購入アリ¥1,150 — 9 months ago

Ms

9.5

Best QPR Bourgogne Chardonnay out there. On par with Meursault but with a drier finish. Oak, buttery palate with exotic fruits and citric nose. Hazelnut, lemon peel, dry pineapple, hay and “farm” scent at first, then vanilla, dates, and butter kick in. — 9 months ago

Paco Suro

9.2

High high QPR. #palmcitywine — 3 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.4

This vintage is actually a Cabernet Sauv-heavy blend and it was delicious! Definitely a highlight of the night. — 6 years ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

This was 3rd Place; I voted it #1; because it was Still version, non sparkling — 6 years ago

Kate Gwyn

10

Love it!! So smooth — 8 years ago

Tracy Hall

8.9

When in Rome (as they say) 75% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot. This needs air or you'll think it uninspiring (was best the next day). Violets and slight French oak nose. Smooth, clean blue fruits with tannins up front fading at mid palate. Med/short finish. Solid wine. — 9 years ago