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

Jay Kline

9.1

This bottle was hand carried from the Middle East, seven years back, and my first time enjoying the 2002 since release. Cork was perfect. On the nose, some VA but nothing crazy. Notes of balsamic, teriyaki, sandalwood and charred meat. On the palate, still quite primary with dark cherries and dried dark fruits being predominate. Plenty of structure. The texture is remarkably fine and silky. Quite classy actually! Nevertheless, this isn’t the most soul stirring vintage of Musar Rouge. At nearly 19 years of age, this bottle still comes across as youthful with developing vinousity. Perhaps time will coax more out...but I suspect, as others have previously stated, that the 2002 is more of a modest wine by their standards...which is still quite delicious and enjoyable in its own right. This will easily live for another 10+ years. — 5 years ago

Jilanne Doom

9.5

Love this easy sipping red blend. So smooth with a medium fruitiness. I could pair it with almost anything, honestly! — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Dark plum red with dark berry fruit aromas, herb and spice from young Cab vines. On the palate complex sweet black fruit flavors and cacao notes. Firm tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral ending, unlike the ‘10 wait a few years. — 8 years ago

Jim Bencivenga

8.9

Decent red table wine. Enjoyed this with lasagna and was good on its own as well. — 9 years ago

Paul Dugar

9.0

Translucent red in colour. Spice red current on the nose. Full bodied red currents, raspberries and spice on the palate. A unique red best served chilled. Great summer drinking! — 9 years ago

Z. R.G.

8.9

Good 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

MaJ CappS

9.1

Strong yeasty nose, like fresh lemon bread,

Yeastiness grabs your tongue with lychee, lemon, verbana and skips rope with it, adding delightfully tight and well structured bubbles each almost popping with their own honeyed explosion. Lingering finish of all these flavors, and a few moments of reflection.

Right place at the right time. A lovely couple, about to get married - Brought over a bottle to a family celebration. Shared some wine with me, so l shared some Champagne knowledge, and of course, opened the bottle with the faintest of hiss.
Wine bartered. — 7 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

Natasha Cepeda

9.5

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

Carrie Bowden

9.4

Six years and this Morgon is coming into its own. Fantastic nose and palate — 9 years ago

Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.1

Still quite youthful flavors of ripe fresh fruit, earth and spice. Pleasant texture. Continue to cellar if you own (2016++) — 9 years ago

Lauren Young

9.1

Excellent drinking on its own — 4 years ago

Nicole K

9.3

Delicious! Round. Saturday dinner before Easter — 5 years ago

Liam Gainey

9.2

Delicious wine with a peppery finish. Goes great on its own or with a meal — 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. — 7 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

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

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. — 9 years ago