Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Although I find that La Closerie generally needs some bottle age to fill out and come into its own, LC19 is already showing fabulously flaunting deep, powerful layers of ripe orchard fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and exotic spices. The palate is impeccably structured and concentrated with a satiny texture and vibrant energy that gives way to a long mineral inflicted finish. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched. This is the best release since LC13. — 3 years ago

Liam Gainey

9.2

Delicious wine with a peppery finish. Goes great on its own or with a meal — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel & Florence Cathiard now own estate. Blend of 60% Cab Sauv & 40% Merlot, dark berry aromas, herbs and earthy spice. Palate is complex with cherry & currant flavors, pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft tannins, rich and full, lingering, earthy, mineral ending, needs a bit of time. — 6 years ago

Karen Larson

9.1

Wow, enjoy on its own. Full bodied, currant flavors with a lil smoke on palette. Yummy for a Fall eve — 7 years ago

with Craig

Ryan

9.1

Huge vanilla and oak with a dump truck of fruit. Went great with our cowboy steak but could never drink this on its own. — 8 years ago

with Laura

Ben Hearns

9.2

Outstanding wine from Lebanon. One of very few wines that is compared to a French wines and can hold its own. Terrific with our food. — 8 years ago

Z. R.G.

8.9

Good on its own — 3 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.2

Amazing what some cellar aging does to an already great wine. Firm tannic structure is still present, as are the vibrant dark fruit notes comprising this vintage. Definitely softer from the Merlot in the blend, while remaining a powerful Cabernet in its own right. — 4 years ago

Tim L

8.9

Bright deep red flavor medium body not fruity but fruitful mouthful...nice, will buy again. Notable winery w/great top flight wines but this stands on its own...surprisingly, almost better on Day 2. — 6 years ago

Kris

9.1

Heavy on the Grenache and Mourvèdre in 2014. With a backbone of deep fruit Syrah and inky cinsaut to round it out — 7 years ago

Michael McConnell

9.2

When you bring your own wine to he Hyatt. Deep in flavor, with a velvet soft finish. — 8 years ago

with Alicia

Nathan Liang

9.6

Held its own through the back half of a classic nouvelle cuisine menu at maison rostang. Excellent wine with hints of tobacco, spice and mineral despite the protein and fat heavy second half. — 8 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.0

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 8 years ago

Lauren Young

9.1

Excellent drinking on its own — 4 years ago

GHol

9.3

Decanted for 24 hours so that it could open up as it’s so young.
Incredible flavour, complex, red fruits but not too bold and some nuisance too.
Time will serve this well. A winemaker who dances to his own tune and making great music. — 4 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.4

At ten this baby is coming into its own. Marvelous red fruit with so much life and youth. Will continue to improve for years. The Barrett Family has an incredible ability to make the most of every vintage!🍷 — 5 years ago

Anne Richardson

9.0

A rich dense Cab Sauv. Great flavors of cassis, dark cherry and vanilla combine for a wine that’s good with a meal or on its own. — 6 years ago

Natasha Cepeda

9.5

Had on a random Sunday with Richie - very light and refreshing - smells great — 8 years ago

Jim Bencivenga

8.9

Decent red table wine. Enjoyed this with lasagna and was good on its own as well. — 8 years ago

Christopher Thompson

9.2

Loved this. A full bouquet of roses and citrus and red fruit and sweet spice. Assertive on its own gentle with pork. Well balanced. — 8 years ago