Pinotman /// Andreas

9.8

This could be a 10 in a 2-3 years from now. Tasted this in the barrel at the winery and now in the bottle. Classic Muschelkalk and E&M. My 13th vintage. Unbelievably drinkable - addictive. Unspitable. Dark cherries, black currant jam, hint orange blossoms. In the glass potpourri of herbs wild black forest oregano driven, morello and dark cherries, crushed marble, hint licorice. Like most E&M wines a unicorn wine and unlike any you have ever tasted. I feel sorry for the Michelin Restaurants who do not have this on their wine list. — 8 months ago

Brett Banfield

9.4

WOW. 2005 and still has nice acidity. Dry coco powder nose and a deep cherry, long lasting finish. Friday the 13th of 2021😏! — 3 years ago

with Bobbi

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9.0

Bright yellow. Ripe orchard and tropical fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of lemon pith and honey. Smooth and fleshy in style, showing good depth to the juicy pear nectar, pineapple and melon flavors. Tightens up slowly on a long, silky finish that echoes the honey note. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
— 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Family home for Christmas so these are brief notes. Tawny notes to the colour when poured. Aromatic red fruits strawberry and cherry - light to medium weight palate. This Pinot was a cut above the normal even for a quality producer like Bindi. An undergrowth briary note which adds interest. We thoroughly enjoyed drinking this. I buy Bindi every year for good reasons. Enjoyed another bottle 43 weeks later on 13th October 2023. Barb really liked this. Aromatic notes - confectionery with bright red and black cherries. Seems much more fruit driven - little evidence of whole bunch in the ferment. Fine tannins. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Lunch with friends on Saturday. Thanks Jon and Jilly. See previous tasting notes. A lovely mature Art Series Chardonnay tasting brilliantly in its 13th year. Everything in balance. — 3 years ago

Dan Higginson

9.6

Marshmallow, chocolate, rich — 4 years ago

Alan P

9.2

I’m not a fan of all the Gamay I’ve tried before, as they have almost no body. However this one surprised during a tasting at the vineyard. A light medium body that ends with a slight peppery note. At a price point of under $20, we have bought a case. It’s a Gamay that refuses to be one. — 5 years ago

with Anabela

Teresa Teixeira

9.2

Love this wine — 2 years ago

Malcolm Trimble

9.5

Deep ruby. Nose was a blast of dark berries. Very complex. Cassis, blackberry, sl earth, vanilla on the palate. Nice acidity. Very smooth with long finish. This is a really great Bordeaux from a 13th century vineyard. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. Marie Laure Lurton is one of the 10 children of Lucien Lurton and she owns Château Villegeorge (Haut-Médoc) and this Château La Tour de Bessan. Both are very good and refined. The 2018 La Tour de Bessan (named after 13th century tower on the estate that is being restaured) is a blend of 60 % Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and a rather high (11%) percentage of Petit Verdot. Dark red. In the nose a mix of red and black fruit, cedar and Petit Verdot violet. Margaux is mostly associated with elegance and this is a good example. The fruit is bright, the tannins are well-tamed and the acidity provides juiciness and balance. Intelligent winemaking with just the right extraction. Great value at 18 euros. Abv. 14,5 % but perfectly integrated. Another lovely 2018. — 3 years ago