A remarkable wine, a bit like many ‘45’s in its power and concentration. And while those who are after some more of the La Chapelle structure may be disappointed (and I have sympathy with aspects of the assessment), this is such an full expression of fruit and terroir, that I can really only cheer. Plums, orange zest, pepper and currants on the enticing nose. The palate is awash in luscious, sweet fruit, soy tinged, with melting tannins, round and soft, pure velvet past the mid palate, and it finishes with gusto, batons twirling, with layered exuberance and appealing length. — 9 years ago
It may well not be their best vintage to date, but it's impossible not to resist its pure candied peach fruit and gentle spice flavors. Long and rewarding it offers lively acidity and lovely drinkability. Seductive comes to mind. The second bottle of this vintage in less than two months. Thanks Brorsan. — 10 years ago
Works perfectly with fish. A full body with aromas of pear. — 10 years ago
Light, a little sweet, a little buttery and very soft. — 11 years ago
Grapey but good. — 10 years ago
Delicious! Very fruity and a mouthful! Yum — 10 years ago
yes yes and more yes — 11 years ago
My reading speech for itself. I enjoy it very much — 11 years ago
A nice light bodied, easy drinking red blend, low acidity, peppery at first with a long finish of blackberry jam. — 9 years ago
Nose is apple, fresh and light. In the mouth very light and jovial as well. Fruity and then lightly bitter on the finale. Very feminin and elegant. — 9 years ago
Well done California Cab. Soft tannins, not overly oaked. — 10 years ago
Weird weird weird. Loved it. Great bridge between a dry rose and my next red.. If you can accept the crazy smell of dusty dirty old clothes, you'll love it. — 10 years ago
Spicy, soily like the aroma of fresh dirt & chocolate sprinkles. I just enjoy this wine. — 11 years ago
I wish I was back in España sipping this wine with some olives and manchego!! — 12 years ago
Marc Adelman
violet, blackberry, and a whiff of funk. — 9 years ago