S.S. Mandani

9.2

Blinded this and thought it might be a Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Not super off I guess. Really pretty.

Like zest, lemons rind, grapefruit, river water, steely and slightly buttery, pithy. Great acidity along a linear structure. — 4 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

1990 vintage. An under the radar Pomerol, bought in 1961 by the grandfather of current owner Nathalie Despagne. He also owned La Tour Figeac in Saint-Emilion and La Rose Figeac is just across the Saint-Emilion border. The 4,56 hectare vineyard consists of 9 parcels (all within 500 m of each other) on gravelly sandy soils and is planted with Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc. My bottle had a near-perfect level and as the smell was a bit musty upon opening, but there was still good fruit in the mouth and the colour looked very solid, I took the risk to decant it. It turned out to be a wise decision as the wine evolved positively, even if the tannins remained a bit rustic. On the other hand it still has lively fruit and freshness, it is a testimony to the ageing potential of Bordeaux wines and an attractive food wine. Abv. 12,8% . — 3 years ago

Caitlin Lise-Anne

9.7

Always a classic! — 4 years ago

Alan Snitow

9.2

2004 - best of these yet — 5 months ago

Joseph Misiti

10

best wine of 2023 — 2 years ago

Marc S

9.1

Lovely; coming home …. — 3 years ago

J. Kim

9.2

Masterful. Distinctive local minerality and deep concentration. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Blend of 80% Mauzac and 20% Muscadelle, the name “Perle” comes from effervescent crispness. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with notes of sweet herb. Medium finish ending with fruit and herb character. Sustainably farmed. — a year ago

Leeann N

9.3

Fresh, crisp, slight bubbles on the tongue. — 3 years ago

Michael Khan

9.4

Surprised by the lower ratings. This is a pop and pour wine I would always want in my cellar. — 4 years ago