Sergio L Figueiredo

9.1

Mendoza - SLF - Abr/2025
Álcool 13,5%. — 8 months ago

Shay A

9.3

I picked up a couple C-H wines last month and this is my second bottle to open following Jaboulet’s Thalbert.

Followed over two days. 91-92 initially, finished at 92-93. Still some room for upside, so scoring accordingly.

From start to finish this was undeniably a more enjoyable wine than the Jaboulet. Day one was a potpurri and floral overload aromatically before ripe dark fruits and green herbs shut it down hard with a wall of tannin at the finish (similar to the Jaboulet). Day two showed what this wine is evolving to be…a softer aromatic profile but so much depth on the mid-palate with lavender, charcoal and dark berries before a finish of black peppered meat. The wine feels well balanced by acid and tannin and the alcohol isn’t obtrusive. Not quite crunchy, but bright and powerful. Lovely C-H from the Chapoutier team. Could cruise another 5+yrs in this same drinking window. — 10 months ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Ruby burgundy color. Jammy and fruit forward with berries and some spice. Smoky and a hint of umami. Rhubarb and strawberry. Tart cherry pies. Nice acidity with a hint of wet rubber or something in the palate. A tasty and unique southern red. — 7 years ago

Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

With Tawfiq Khoury — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Both really bright and really deep. Black currant, black raspberry followed by a hit of red currant and red raspberry. About an hour of decant until it was really hitting its stride. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Patrick Liedtke

9.1

The 07 is drinking exceptionally well. It can still go the distance with age but it shows lots of black fruit with soft noticeable tannin now. Went well with skirt steak — 11 years ago

Nipul Chokshi

9.1

Good stuff — 11 years ago

Nick Brydels

9.2

Tannic as heck — 12 years ago

Mark Bellott

9.6

Quite good! — 12 years ago

Robbie Petty

9.4

Pitted dark fruits on the nose. Very smooth and elegant feel with the perfect blend of fruit and earth. — 8 months ago

Karen Fryar

9.6

Favorite rose! — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Very dense and dark. Lovely fruit but compacted now. Needs time. — 7 years ago

with Bex

Ryo Hayashi

9.5

オレンジワインの中で一番好きなのが、このカリフォルニアのソーヴィニヨンブラン！ — 7 years ago

Charlie Evans

9.3

Abe’s wines are often hit or miss for me. This one was absolutely, 100% a hit. Singing. — 8 years ago

Jay Miner

9.0

The 2015, the other half of the night's comparison. Less subtle, more floral. Jasmine, rose petal, honey. All powerful, but all a bit separate and distinct. I think this could lie down for a good while. Will be pleased to try another bottle in a few years. — 9 years ago

George Chen

9.1

Wowed by intense focused fruit and balance. This M Block is stellar. — 11 years ago

Nathaniel Vitan

9.3

Dried flowers, pepper, and toffee. Lovely. — 11 years ago

yal_gin_&_tonic

9.2

First time trying the blue!! Awesome — 12 years ago

Joel Liscio

Sommelier/Wine Director Bin 14

8.9

Chapoutier never disappoints. Nice and light. Raspberry on the nose and palate. Falls off on the finish. Made for hot summer days. — 13 years ago

Mary Perrotta

9.0

Smooth and warm. Would pair well with a sharp cheese or a spicy curry — 9 months ago

Iain Newton

9.3

Fantastic. Thanks @Abe Schoener . — 5 years ago

Nathan Smith

9.1

Nice mineraly effervescence upon opening—crisp, clean, tart, grapefruity. Good stuff! — 6 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.5

The Monte Rosso was outstanding in every way- expressive nose of dark red fruits and layers that touched all parts of the palate. The flavors complimented a wonderful dinner. 8 years and still getting better. 100 year old vines that show how good Zinfandel can be when grown and tended to reveal their sense of place. Outstanding 🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago

Rich Evans

9.0

Lovely, light but packs a punch. — 9 years ago

Paul Jones

9.0

A big and structured wine. Aromas of cherries, roasted coffee and fresh herbs. Broad-shouldered and chewy, with good mid-palate depth and firm tannins - plenty of length and grip on the finish. The wine seems nicely balanced, and should age very well. — 11 years ago

Neil Barham

9.0

Fantastic on a humid hot day! Classic #GruVee — 11 years ago

Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.2

Once a selectual, always a selectual — 12 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

8.9

2008 Puffney, Poulsard and smoked oysters! — 12 years ago

Aaron Vanderbeek

9.6

2010. Night and day difference from 2006. — 14 years ago

with rachel