Jay Kline

9.2

Yes, that Christophe Baron (Cayuse, Horsepower, etc). This project has him going back to his family’s roots and focusing on Meunier. “Les Alouettes” is a tiny vineyard in Charly-sur-Marne, bottled at zero dosage and only available in magnum.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Even better on Day 2. The 2019 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, Gala apple, almond, a touch of lightly toasted brioche and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. I found this a touch reticent on the pop and pour but this opened dramatically by Day 2. Relative youth and the format surely played a role. Yummy stuff. Drink now with patience through 2039. Disgorged May 2023. Only 1358 magnums made. — 2 hours ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.2

I hour decant! First time trying The No Girls 2019 Tempranillo. Color is a dark Ruby red. Nose- raspberry-cherry and roasted meat with a slight funk are the initial notes followed by dark soil, bitter chocolate and a touch of leather and pepper spices. Taste - juicy and chalky but well integrated flavors of red fruit, tart cherry and smoky cedar. Well structured and balance and could age another 10 years. Christophe Baron and his winemaker Elizabeth does it again! — 2 years ago

with Leslie, Karin and 1 other

Nicolas Greinacher

9.5

Deep purple, the 2018 Horsepower Syrah The Tribe Vineyard shines with precise aromas of violets, blackberry, orange peel, iodine, crushed rocks and delicate wood smoke. There'a also a meaty, deliciously savory component. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a smooth, almost silky texture with clear traces of whole bunch fermentation, giving it some of the famous Christophe Baron funkiness. The ripe, pixelated tannins are alluring and contribute to a firm structure. Drink now until 2040. — 3 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.4

While we ‘were’ in Burgundy, we hopped on over to Champagne and experienced Christophe Baron’s Champagne. Made from Pinot Meunier. A blanc de noir Champaign. Everything was in sync from the fine persistent bubbles lifting flavors of crisp stone fruit to the finishing notes of lightly toasted bread. Loved it!! And, amazingly, this magnum bottle kept its tension and sass for four days since first opened!! — 3 months ago

with Chris, RoAnne and 1 other

Jeroen Koenen

9.7

Served blind, of course. Just like the other wines tonite.
Very spicy, herbal and savoury..
Thought this could be a Christophe Baron wine… 🫣 — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.7

Christophe Baron first Walla Walla Valley vineyard, this 10-acre plot produces their flagship Cailloux Vineyard Syrah. Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herbs and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and currants, with notes of tobacco, herbs, floral and toasty notes. Long finish, fine soft tannins ending with fruit, herbs and sweet notes. Very nice! — 3 years ago

Tom Garland

9.2

What a suprise!! A free bottle shipped to all on Christophe Baron mailing lists(Cayuse, Hors Categorie, Horespower, No Girls) and a zoom tasting with the bionic frog himself, for this new wine from No Girls winery. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo, from younger vines.

1 hour decant. An exquisite medium dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: big nose of cherry, grilled meat, a slight Cayuse funk(luv it), leather, dark chocolate, pencil lead. Taste: juicy, fresh medium body wine with plum, baking spice, milk chocolate, grapefruit, leather, and a nice looonnnggg finish. A fun, easy to drink wine now or over the next 4 years. You know you want some!!! — 5 years ago

with Brenda

Shay A

9.3

93-94 range

Hard to believe this is a 17yr old WA state Syrah. 100% varietal, all from Les Collines vineyard. 13.9ABV

Sporting a deep purple color even at 17yrs, this feels like it is just now entering prime time. Big aromatics of peppered smoked meats, whole cluster/green herbs, red and blackberry fruits. Floral and balanced with fruit but spices/herbs in the background. Where Cayuse (and all Christophe Baron/Rocks district) wines trend to the savory/sanguine profile (which I enjoy), this balances the dark fruit, smoky/charcoal, savory/spice driven side of Syrah in its typical rustic/feral profile. Nice bridge between cool climate New World Syrah and ripe vintage Cornas. Finish is more vibrant and less requiring of food as the CB wines do.

Followed over three days and shockingly held up. If you have a bottle, open and enjoy but no immediate rush. — 5 months ago

Nicolas Greinacher

9.5

The 2019 God Only Knows Grenache from wizard winemaker Christophe Baron is a radiating beauty. Pale ruby-colored, it displays fragrant aromas of violets, blood orange, exotic spices, raspberry liqueur, ripe cranberry, forest strawberry and crushed rocks. Medium bodied and layered, the ever-so-silky tannins and balancing acids contribute to a seamless mouthfeel so characteristic of Barons wines. It ends with a bright finish and should provide ample drinking pleasure over the next 15 years. — 3 years ago

Nicolas Greinacher

9.7

Mesmerizing Grenache from Christophe Baron. He once told me that his job is to sell pleasure and this wine is no less than that. Distinctively floral, with red and black cherries, strawberries, blueberries, grapefruits, nori leaves, crushed rocks and cola on the nose, the mouthfeel is sensational. So dense and concentrated, yet so light on its feet with ripe and deliciously smooth tannins. This is champions league winemaking. Drink now until 2033. — 3 years ago