Doug Powers

9.1

Ripe blackberry, faint mineral, much more fruit-forward than this cuvée usually presents, really drinks beautifully tonight, lovely Beaujolais! — 13 days ago

with Jim

ed

9.2

dinner and wine for 60 — 6 months ago

with Michelle

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

93+
12.8% 3.63 pH
First time 9% of CF
Polished, clean and nicely dense.
It will definitely improve with time in bottle. — 10 months ago

Daron Watson

9.2

took some coaxing but the subtle nose revealed lime, Granny Smith, talcum powder and white flowers
flavors ranged from creamy apple, white peach and yellow pears to lemon twist and lime aid
a bees wax to lanolin feel contrasted by the beam of citrus acid — 2 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.2

Amazing bottle with plenty of blue and red fruit, integrated tannins, and mushrooms for tertiary. Wonderful quality! — 22 days ago

with William

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium ruby garnet , quite thin garnet ruby rim . Quite rounded blackberry , cassis , red plum , violet, cedar and burnt embers . On the palate this is quite elegant and red fruited ,red plum , cherry , blackberry and hint of red currant . Quite rounded and generous , balanced acidity and suave , velvety tannins . Medium length , with slightly smoky red fruit finish . This is showing well now , and is the middle of its drinking window . Now and over the next 5 years or so — 4 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Nice BDX. Earth and leather. 100% Merlot. — a year ago

K ITO

8.9

Bought in Nicola’s on 251231
Healthy fine smell
Fresh good balance as typical French
Match with fresh cheese or grilled chicken or smoke salmon salads or fresh ham — a month ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium lemon colour , white bright for its age . Quite reserved on the nose at first , with some lanolin , wet wool, wax , honied orange peel , touch of herbal spice . On the palate this is slightly rounder than expected , with lemon peel , hints of orange , honey and spiced apricot . Good acidity , balanced alcohol , quite textural . Medium length , slightly toasty , lightly honied lemon rind finish . Does feel like it has semillon in the blend , though it does not . Showing well still , this is at peak , though I wouldn’t leave it too much longer . A really good showing . — 4 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes lead to a palate marked by vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and a touch of minerality. Medium-bodied.
Driving nicely at year 10 but don’t think it will improve with further cellar time. — a year ago