Shay A

9.3

I picked up a couple C-H wines last month and this is my second bottle to open following Jaboulet’s Thalbert.

Followed over two days. 91-92 initially, finished at 92-93. Still some room for upside, so scoring accordingly.

From start to finish this was undeniably a more enjoyable wine than the Jaboulet. Day one was a potpurri and floral overload aromatically before ripe dark fruits and green herbs shut it down hard with a wall of tannin at the finish (similar to the Jaboulet). Day two showed what this wine is evolving to be…a softer aromatic profile but so much depth on the mid-palate with lavender, charcoal and dark berries before a finish of black peppered meat. The wine feels well balanced by acid and tannin and the alcohol isn’t obtrusive. Not quite crunchy, but bright and powerful. Lovely C-H from the Chapoutier team. Could cruise another 5+yrs in this same drinking window. — 9 months ago

Keith Clements

9.0

New Years 2017 with friends. Wife loved this. — 8 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.2

Smoked grapes, leather, dark spices, terroir. — 9 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.5

Lesson of the evening....regarding the whites i like them young — 10 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Better on second night; but RP must've had something completely different. — 10 years ago

Paul Jones

9.0

A big and structured wine. Aromas of cherries, roasted coffee and fresh herbs. Broad-shouldered and chewy, with good mid-palate depth and firm tannins - plenty of length and grip on the finish. The wine seems nicely balanced, and should age very well. — 11 years ago

Nathaniel Vitan

9.3

Dried flowers, pepper, and toffee. Lovely. — 11 years ago

Raini Keyser

8.9

Phenomenal value. — 12 years ago

Annika K

9.1

Oikein mainion grenache-jälkiruokaviini! — 12 years ago

Fredrik Elwing

9.0

This was the 2006 red, which drank very well, good fruit and acidity to match, will continue to drink well for years to come.. — 5 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Ruby burgundy color. Jammy and fruit forward with berries and some spice. Smoky and a hint of umami. Rhubarb and strawberry. Tart cherry pies. Nice acidity with a hint of wet rubber or something in the palate. A tasty and unique southern red. — 7 years ago

Pat Taylor

9.1

This was delicious and supple. What more do you want to know? — 9 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.1

Blueberry and herbs. Rich and rounded. Velvety tannins with a lasting finish. Very good. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Nice citrus, white flowers and spice. — 10 years ago

Robert W

9.5

Happy birthday Randi!!!! — 10 years ago

Nipul Chokshi

9.1

Good stuff — 11 years ago

R Bl

8.9

2013 Blanc. Starts a little flabby, then peach skin, minerals, good acid grows as Vermentino resins gain the upper hand. Great price ($14)! — 11 years ago

Rafael Gomes

10

Vinho Fantástico da Austrália. Shiraz — 12 years ago

Joel Liscio

Sommelier/Wine Director Bin 14

8.9

Chapoutier never disappoints. Nice and light. Raspberry on the nose and palate. Falls off on the finish. Made for hot summer days. — 13 years ago

Nathan Smith

9.1

Nice mineraly effervescence upon opening—crisp, clean, tart, grapefruity. Good stuff! — 6 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Very dense and dark. Lovely fruit but compacted now. Needs time. — 7 years ago

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Rich Evans

9.0

Lovely, light but packs a punch. — 8 years ago

Kathryn Spectorsky

9.0

Laos White at Tangor — 9 years ago

John Schlechter

9.0

Grippy marsanne poured well with mussels and flounder — 10 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.5

Very mineral, and loads of tight citrus. Great stuff. Age worthy — 10 years ago

Aaron Glover

9.3

Lovely honey notes. If you've found this bottle, splurge and pair with lobster or shellfish. — 11 years ago

Ned Clark

9.1

Love this Rhone juice — 11 years ago

Nick Brydels

9.2

Tannic as heck — 12 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

A Michel chapoutier wine imported direct by country vintners. A cool climate Syrah from Australia. — 13 years ago