Smoke Screen

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2002

A phenomenal intensity even after 14 years. The structure may not be what it was in youth, but this evolves in the glass even still. Char, smoke, dark berries, ash, and a medley of attractive brett qualities. Wonderful length. — 10 years ago

Todd Johnston
with Todd
Sam liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

I have had this wine in my cellar for 30 years. I'm glad I kept it. It is exquisite Bordeaux. With complex mixture of tobacco and leather, with smoke. — 10 years ago

onda waller
with onda

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2004

Smooth and silky. Berry, spice, smoke and subtle tannins. Loved it! — 11 years ago

John liked this

Pyramid Valley Vineyards

Earth Smoke Pinot Noir 2010

Vibrant strawberry and cherry notes, roses, young leaf. Ripe nose but delicate palate. — 10 years ago

Seth and Chris liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1985

1985 / enjoyed at the last possible minute // decant for at least 2 hours // tertiary mode / very little fruit // still has acid / smoke / a bit gamey / smooth mouthfeel — 10 years ago

Anthony, Les and 1 other liked this

JC Cellars

Smoke & Mirrors Syrah Blend 2012

Slightly tart but enjoyable. — 10 years ago

E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah

The best bars & wines....Smoke, leather & perfume. — 11 years ago

Foxen

Sea Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir

The best pinot noir ever. Shared with family tastes even better — 10 years ago

Paul Ryan
with Paul

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 1985

Justin Timsit, MS
9.8

Pure elegance. Absolutely remarkable. Still fresh and showing some decayed fruit with charcoal, smoke, pepper and tobacco leaf. — 10 years ago

Les, Revi and 1 other liked this

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah

Smoke, cedar, plum. Remarkable. — 11 years ago

John, Donald and 1 other liked this
Donald Patz

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Sorry can't seem to change my post. How much was it?
Kevin Hinchman

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Free. Another table had brought it and the somm (Juan) shared the last glass with me.