Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. It was very good on Day 2 but I think it was more interesting on Day 1 after about 90min of air. The 2015 Donjon pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with notes of dark brambles fruits, some bruised strawberry, some garrigue, some stony minerals and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+?) tannins and medium acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose with a touch of cracked black pepper there too. The finish is medium. To my palate, this has entered that awkward, quiet stage that some CdP’s enter between year 5-10. It’s trying to show some secondary character but it’s just not willing to use its voice. A lot of the ingredients are there though. Drink now with some patience and grace otherwise I wouldn’t try again until after 2025. FWIW, it was a lovely pairing with cassoulet. — 4 months ago

Peggy Hadley

9.1

Magnum Happy New Year!! — 4 months ago

with Jim, David and 1 other

Kyle Fortman

9.3

Excellent cab, very dark notes and fruits. Smoothed out the longer it was opened so the smoke and charcoal dissipated. Bought at smyrna beverage warehouse for $99. — 5 months ago

Zack Hall

9.2

Menthol rubber plus — 6 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2023 summer. Still lots of dark berry fruit and powdery density - it would be even better bwith 10 more years, but tasty and engaging now — 8 months ago

Michael Over

9.1

Light bodied good flavor — 4 years ago

Michael Steele

9.5

This wine exceeded expectations. Though the restaurant could have served it much colder (their food was excellent BTW). — 7 years ago

Meghan Schmeltzer

9.0

Nice smooth wine. — 8 years ago

Mike Steffel

9.1

Always a winner. — 9 years ago

Patrick Cappiello

Wine Director/Partner Pearl & Ash, Rebelle NYC; Wine Writer Playboy.com

9.7

It's on! #lapaulee — 9 years ago

Patrice Martinez

8.9

Yummy fruit forward — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Royal St. Robert Cuvee named in honor of Dante and Carlo Mondavi's grandfather who taught them to be committed to excellence. Medium Ruby color with layered aromas of fresh berry fruits with floral and smoky spice notes. On the palate flavors of strawberry and raspberry with cigar box, oak, tea, citrus and herb floral notes. Well balanced, savory fine tannins, long finish ending with oaky earthy notes. Very nice! — 4 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

2013 | Pinot Noir
Domaine Robert Chevillon; Village Vieilles Vignes
Burgundy; Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges, France
(91-93; drink 2028-38)

Lots of powerful cherry and stem-like notes from a standard vintage, not a glass I'd pass over.

Paired to duck confit (D'Artagnan) over green/red lentils with a hit of Dijon mustard to get the acid balance to perfection. — 5 months ago

William Goldsmith

9.5

Excellent 2011 from mag. Sad I don’t have more. — 6 months ago

with Lesley, Harry and 1 other

Ron Siegel

9.4

This had red & dark fruits, earth, spice that is rich, dense with a long finish — 8 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

It is a dark purple wine, with a nose featuring ripe blackberries and cassis, vanilla, tar, cigar and clove. The palate is quite nice, with cherry, blueberry and raspberry flavors draped with a bit of oak spice and offering a silky set of tannins. I paired it with a rib eye and used it in my skillet mushrooms. The wife gave me a big thumbs up, so I know it worked. — 8 months ago

Alan Johnston

9.5

3.5 A lovely Cotes du Rhône, and a great buy. Recommended by CW. On sale for $14.24, regularly $17.99. Buy. — 6 years ago

Nic Z

9.0

Ripe red cherry notes. Nice structure — 7 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.0

Wild and lively. Has some raw red meat. Develops polish with air. Electric. — 9 years ago

with Jon

Nick Davis

9.4

Yummy cheesy! — 9 years ago

Michael Monroe

9.8

Five bottles later... — 10 years ago

with Nora

Ira Schwartz

9.3

One more example of why I obsess over 1991 California cabs. Your nose is greeted with the whiff of an antique furniture store that soon gives way to red fruit, cedar and earth. The first thing you notice when you start to drink this gem is the vibrant acidity. The palate follows the nose only to be joined by slow resolving tannins. You cannot ask for a more graceful package. — 5 months ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Yellowish with pale green. Slight herb and citrus aroma. Oak, honey, lemon +. Quite rich but quite acidic. Fresh and potential to show elegancy. CHABLIS 1ER CRU MONTEE DE TONNERRE LOUIS MICHEL & FILS 20 @7700, Enoteca, 231229 — 5 months ago

Gene Bodemer

9.0

The color and nose painted a promising picture but there wasn't much structure left. it was still pleasurable to drink. Just a few years past it's peak.. — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

A very pretty nose. Violets, wild strawberry, minerality. Very supple and pretty. A little lacking in the middle. — 7 months ago

with Walker, David and 1 other

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.1

Always good — 2 years ago

with Brian

Nicole Hudson

9.6

Delicious! Heavier than my normal pinot noirs but extremely smooth with good flavor. Would definitely drink again. — 6 years ago

Da Wang

9.0

Sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. Apricot/peach notes. Good to drink at a cloudy, breezy afternoon. — 8 years ago

Pavle Milić

9.5

I just had this with some Strozzapreti with freshly foraged morels and in season peas...and the whole thing just sang. 'sous viele' Chard at its finest. Engaging, distinctive, and downright delicious. All I'm gonna say is : FAUQUETTE! — 9 years ago

with Nathan

Quentin Neighborgall

8.9

Clear, minimal sediment with a light body, medium alcohol on the nose — 10 years ago