Wildcard. Prob my fav cuvée from Julien. Tasted aged even tho it’s a 21. Flowery quality to it, like roses, potpourri.
[2019 Vintage:] “A captivating, translucent ruby red hue. Even on the nose alone, there is already a suggestion of ripeness, yet it is utterly enveloped by fragrance: white flowers, grapefruit, cherry, even stony minerals. Really classy and effusive, replete with sapid pinot-esque flavours of enviable concentration. The vintage is quite magical here: all pure, palate-staining but also inexplicably airy in the mouth. The mouthfeel is silky, culminating in a persistent, gentle and thoroughly sweet-fruited long finish held together by an invisible frame. Like the ethereal cuvée Auguste, trails of crushed flower petals replicate and repeat on the lingering finish.” AC
“Guillot brings a unique perspective to gamay—not quite Burgundy, not yet Beaujolais—not only in his Mâcon Rouge and Mâcon-Cruzille, but the mysterious, radiant, field-blended Cuvée 910.” Jon Bonné — 2 years ago
Excelente tinto de uvas Castelão com 14,5% de álcool. Notas de framboesas e cerejas com fundo amadeirado pela passagem em barricas de carvalho francês. Espero poder visitar essa vinícola! — 3 years ago
Had in AC with dinner. Phillip Tongi’s second label which is awesome! — a year ago
Oak. Leather. Smoke (could also be the charcoal bbq, verdict is still out on where the smoke is coming from).
Big and complex.
Bottle number 74 of 5,719. — 3 years ago
Pungent fruity notes with loads of spiciness. Such an incredible nose! Beautiful melange of cherry, raspberry and baking spices. And bam. Fully flavored with loads of fruit, silky smooth, and light and easy finish. Incredibly well balanced and refined. My only complaint, although a small one, is the higher alcohol content is noticable and almost takes away from the elegance of the wine. If the AC were lowered a bit I'd have to say it was a nearly perfect wine. All that said, I have always loved brunellos and this is an amazing example. Definitely recommend! — a year ago
DOC Tinto de uvas castelao, cabernet sauvingnon e touriga nacional da região de Palmela num vinho macio e encorpado — 3 years ago
Carol Brogdon
Very nice on the dry side — 4 months ago