The 2020 Fleurie Chapelle des Bois has a little reduction on the nose, but there is good concentration here with wild strawberry and red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very pure and smooth. Touches of blood orange furnish the long and lively finish. Delicious. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2023) — a month ago
Plush red and black fruits, black pepper, soft and vibrant, in a great place right now! — 24 days ago
This is a medium ruby wine with medium(+) intensity of ripe plum, prune, red currant, black cherry, violet, anise seed, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, leather, and forest floor notes.
Tannins are ripe, fine-grained, and well-integrated. Alcohol is high!!! 16% ABV.
This is a ripe, full-bodied, and high octane wine that has great potential for further aging. I’m excited to revisit down the road.
Clos Saint Jean Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge (2019) — 22 days ago
Not bad. Very strong notes of sweet plums — a month ago
Sam Wood
Mature and sexy sweet oak profile. Oily goodness. 2017 — 11 days ago