Blueberry jam, christmas spice, anise, red tea, figs. Savoury on palate, med+ body, good intensity. Carignan stands out on palate. Dry finish. — 9 years ago
Tobacco, cassis, espresso, sandalwood, prune, earl grey tea. Great complexity, good balance, smooth well integrated tannins. Elegant, expressive. Very typical 2005 vintage in its best expression. Drinks very well now. — 9 years ago
A rare jewel! Black olive, espresso, bitter sweet chocolate, roasted nuts, tobacco. Excellent structure, masculine, med+ body. Opens up very nicely in glass. Goes very well with lamb. — 8 years ago
Ripe black cherry, blueberry jam, violets, espresso, bitter sweet chocolate, menthol. Big ripe aromas on the nose, great intensity. Well integrated tannins, med+ body. Baking spice and explosive dark fruit on palate. Good complexity. Pairs very well with ballet on Saturday night! — 9 years ago
Intense aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, casis, black pepper and a touch of oak, that gives it elegance.
Round and smooth, with an excellent structure, mature tannins and great texture. Persistent finish. — 9 years ago
Excellent Rose of Cab Franc. Great value bottle. Wild strawberry, cranberry juice, white pepper, perfume. Juicy, crisp, well balanced. Perfect pairing with a ping pong table in the sunny afternoon! — 8 years ago
On the nose fresh strawberries, watermelon, red currant, barberries. Fresh, juicy acidity, good balance. Lots of berries on palate and hint of minerality. Very pleasant. Perfect for a sunny afternoon! — 9 years ago
Very good concentration. Lots of tobacco, graphite, black olive, coriander, ripe cherry, black tea. Med+ body, well-balanced, good structure. Ripe tannins. — 9 years ago
Blackberry, tobacco, espresso, black olive, leather, fresh black pepper. Pronounced, varietal. Masculine, velvety on palate. Great complexity, long finish. Very well made and age worthy. — 9 years ago
Olya S. Troxel
Dried cherry, anise, sage, tobacco, espresso, sandalwood, earl grey tea. Excellent complexity, powerful, pronounced, bery good structure. Med+ body, rich, masculine. Needs time to open up. Brilliant brunello! — 8 years ago