Peter Sultan

9.3

I started drinking Beaujolais several decades ago because it was cheap & farmers wine—true terroir, etc.. “Poor man’s Burgundy etc.. Lapierre Morgon was about 15-20$ then. Obviously times have changed as have prices. This all a wind up to when I find that aliveness again in Beaujolais, I perk up: here it is, in an aged, dark fruited Fleurie; the fruit is gorgeous, full, & dense; balanced acidity. From plots 60-90 yro, full on cassis & ribena. Aged Fleurie released late, & it’s wonderful. So for 32$- on sale around 26$-it’s a pretty, soulful creature. The reason why I got into Gamay. Plenty of sediment so decant. Savio Soares importer, who else? — a month ago

Big Wave Dave

9.1

Old vine depth of flavour showing through loud and clear. Deep, dark, and brooding. Very pure ribena then the savoury layer of bacon fat/funk below. Full bodied but without the tannin structure or freshness to provide balance. — 4 years ago

Greg Davies

8.9

Bitter and acidic tannin initially at the back of the mouth but after that its incredible rich blackberry - almost like ribena. Easy drinking and the type of red thats good on its own. Really enjoyed this! — 5 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Montepulciano in a particularly fresh, vibrant style, but there’s depth & elegance here too. Crushed blackberries, cassis, a bit of Ribena syrup. Every time I try this maker I feel compelled to lean in a bit closer. — 4 months ago

Tom Summers

9.9

Even better with an ice cube in! Taste like Ribena — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Not an obvious Rhone when tasted blind: svelte medium- full body, lavender & garrique subtle, but lip smacking dark red & black fruits. Also Ribena/black currants. Acidity strikes a satisfying balance holding it all together. What an elegant wine, quite special. Paired with grapefruit slow roasted whole chicken. Not surprised to read this is served at Michelin starred restaurants. Kermit importer. — 4 years ago

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Karl Boffey

9.0

Really smooth, bursting with red berries flavours. If you like Ribena you will like this minus the sweet taste of course. — 3 years ago

Richard Curtis

9.7

Like alcoholic Ribena. Just stunning for such a young wine! — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

At 20$ in my relatively local shop (which tends to leverage the best prices in NY area given their volume of business),a screaming bargain. Black cherry & ribena palate, excellent concentration, acidity nicely balanced. Most of all, easy and ready to drink or hold. — 4 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Big bold sweet Aussie Bordeaux blend. Just on the right side of jammy. Nose is packed with blackberry, Ribena notes, and menthol. The palate is lush, sweet, and unctuous. Still just enough tannin to keep everything in check. Lovely wine but too massive for me. — 4 years ago