Nora White

9.2

Delicious! Perfect with our early summer lamb dinner. Super juicy rhubarb notes. — 5 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.0

Damned enjoyable lakeside on a Thursday. From Mourvèdre vines with 100-130 years of age. Excellent balance of freshness, fullness, and body. A richer rosé. — 5 years ago

Lily Thalheimer

9.3

very natty / strawberry jam / lakeside funky smell. light and perfect for chilling. very juicy. got this Claire Naudin after seeing her wines on the Septime wine list — 6 years ago

with Rob

Marissa A. Ross

Wine Editor, Bon Appétit

9.1

Smells like ripe cranberry, red currant & a stick of cinnamon gum have been smushed into the wet asphalt of Quai de Gesvres by a slightly new pair of Vans Authentic low tops, and tastes like I am Owen Wilson's character in Midnight in Paris. — 7 years ago

Kirsten Benham

9.4

Name not totally matched. Enjoyed this bottle lakeside with some crab legs - summer tradition. (Shared wedding memories my trip north with Kate) — 8 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.2

Smooth, smooth! Yum. Fruit forward, chocolate, viscous. At the lake w/ Wilson's, Kaia and Tim F. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.0

Nice lakeside Chardonnay-cheers! — 8 years ago

Lori Petitti

9.4

Lovely lakeside 2015 with friends who brought this over from France. — 5 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Candied pear, aromas of a lakeside cottage, cedar, honey, and rosemary.

Bae loved this one right away and told me I wouldn’t like it (I’m guessing because of the sweetness), but upon first sip, I actually really appreciated this old world style of elements working in harmony with each other.

Sweetness balanced with acidity, slight bubbles, a freshness that doesn’t end with that unctuous note that can sometimes be off putting in wines like this, and a nice effervescence.

Very well rounded, one to one linearity between bouquet and tasting.really enjoyable drinking experience. — 5 years ago

Jon Robinson

9.3

Yum yum yum.
Dolcetto and Pinot Nero. Lakeside at Lago di Como — 6 years ago

James Forsyth

10

Everywhere I turn Armagnac seems to be a hot topic. This might say more about those with whom I mix than anything else. Nevertheless it does seem that Armagnac is becoming a thing.

I was inspired to taste this particular bottle following Jason Wilson's glowing review in the extraordinary and comprehensive coverage of the Armagnac in Vinous those week. It did not disappoint.

Endlessly complex, intense, cerebral almost. This is the most nuanced spirit I've tasted. A gem. No wonder this category of brandy is becoming hot stuff. I don't even the most celebrated of whisky (or whiskey) is capable of such heights. — 7 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.2

Excellent! Aged 8 years. Vanilla, cherries, smells like pepper. Dark chocolate. Lingers on the palate. At the lake w/ Wilson's, Bo & K, K&J, & Tim F. — 8 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.2

Black cherries, almost slightly sweet, soft on the finish. Smooth. At the lake w/ Wilson's & Kaia. Yum! — 8 years ago

Velma Cooper

8.9

Velma had this 9 years ago

Muralee Murugesu

8.9

Clean, supple with white flowers on the nose and white peach, nectarines on the palate. Not pretentious summer rose, I.e. lakeside rosée — 5 years ago

Julia Geisler

9.0

It’s the end of summer, I’m sitting by the campfire at a lakeside campground (I wish), roasting marshmallows, and munching on a Hot Dog (why does Apple cap that?). My friends are telling horror stories about Caroline Calloway and Anna Sorokin but we drown our fears in this delicious and fruity wine (which I personally think has a smoky undertone but that may just be from the campfire). This is the dream this bottle has given me.
In truth I’m just at the office (privileged to be drinking wine, of course) and have just consumed a lot of coffee which may be throwing that “smoky undertone” off. Still delicious, recommend. — 6 years ago

with Matthew, Shea and 1 other

Erica Gomez

9.2

Solid warm weather lakeside selection. — 7 years ago

James Forsyth

8.9

Tasted at Ruffian, a Mecca for Godforsaken Grapes, at the launch of Jason Wilson's new book. Apparently this isn't a Cab Franc but something much more unusual. Think Cab Franc done and you're pretty much there though. Bright red fruits, touch of earth and wet leaves, plenty of acidity. Tastes hipster to me. — 8 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.0

Very, very smooth. Great with dark chocolate. Nice for after dinner sipping. At the lake with Wilson's & Tim F. — 8 years ago

michele janezic

9.0

lakeside minerally goodness — 8 years ago

with Jennifer