Erik Nordman

9.0

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 8 years ago

Nick

9.8

Full bodied with just enough spice on the back end. — 8 years ago

Dave Wood

9.1

Really big full Pinot in a detonate Cali style. Lacks some acidity and clocks in at 14.5% so not a great food friendly wine but makes a great cocktail. Cheers. — 8 years ago

Marco Nistico

9.4

Excellent vino nobile! — 9 years ago

José Ortiz

9.3

Intensely aromatic. Black tea, rose petals, red cherry and tar. Every component feels accentuated but in a very balanced way. Lots of fruit, good amount of acid, solid tannic grip and long finish. — 9 years ago

Julia Shteynberg

10

Full bodied and very berry — 10 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.2

Has come into its own over the past year or two. — 8 years ago

Sandy Ha

10

raisin, apricot, aged 8 years. goes well with desserts and foie nigiri — 8 years ago

Nathan Trafford

9.0

Stinky! But very good — 8 years ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Lovely! Dark and rich. A terrific bottle of wine. — 8 years ago

B

10

1985 Sassicaia. Second red wine at Redd Wood lunch w A, S, and K. This wine was perfect. Epic. We could not believe how perfect this wine was drinking. Thoroughly enjoyed it- it was enjoyable the way truffles are- hard to describe, but pleasing to all relevant senses. — 9 years ago

Maiki Machiela

9.0

Finally found a bottle that will last Kim and I at least one night...yeah, it's a 1.5...details. Good stuff tho, and only $25 — 9 years ago

with Kim

Dick Schinkel

9.0

Tasting in the vinyard !!!!! — 10 years ago

Michelle Berryman

9.1

Wonderful light red. Fruit forward and very drinkable, not sweet. — 8 years ago

Por La Vida

8.9

Probably the best under $15 Tuscan I've had. Medium body, fresh cherry, a little herb. Some complexity and pleasant tannins to the finish which is rare for a Sangiovese at this price point. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

All meat and Black olive. — 8 years ago

Mike Holzer

9.9

One of last bottles I bought in 2004 in Italy at winery. Absolutely gorgeous nose. Cherry, floral, Coca Cola. Still has lots of fruit smooth tannins and great length. Drinking window by professional stated through 2015. Has at least 5 years in my mind. — 9 years ago

with Sean-Patrick

Emma Criswell

PR Manager, Maisons Marques & Domaines / Louis Roederer

9.5

Gorgeous dark chocolate and pepper with notes of raspberry. — 9 years ago

Jennifer McPherson

9.0

Great base hit. Medium bodied, great color, dry but flavorful, with satisfying finish. — 10 years ago

Regina Simas

9.1

Very smooth
— 10 years ago