Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, peach, lemon curd, melon and hints of mango. Racy acidity and good minerality. — 4 months ago

Brianne Henry

8.9

OK. Lots of tannins. Not my favorite. — a year ago

with Jennifer and Daniel

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2018 vintage. This estate was bought by Jacky Lorenzetti in 2007 and the investments are paying off (see also the spectacular quality improvement at their Pauillac estate Pédesclaux). While previous vintages featured a majority of Merlot, this 2018 is a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37%. Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. This might very well be the best vintage to date for Lilian Ladouys in a year where Jacky's daughter Manon joined the business. She is highly devoted to organic farming and the Lorenzetti estates are now officially in conversion to organic. Moreover, Lilian Ladouys was promoted to "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" status in 2020. An estate to watch and the wines are very affordable too at around 20 euros. Classic nose with ripe cassis and cedar wood, intertwined with a fresh minty aroma. In the mouth the fruit is concentrated and layered with amazing freshness and a solid ripe tannin structure that make the alcohol (abv. 14,5%) go unnoticed. Long mineral finish. Highly recommended. Still very young, give it time to open up or decant. Should age beautifully for at least 15 years. — 3 years ago

Jim Stehli

9.2

Medium to full bodied with very nicely balance tannins. Earthy nose, round and fuller on the backend. Delicious and want to revisit. — 7 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Lo Dali bricco ambroglio barolo.

Nose is really elegant.

Palate is elegant cherry fruit. Lovely. — a year ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.3

Lorenzi Estate
2017 Zinfandel
De Ambrogio Block — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Very aromatic nose. Floral and superbly mineral. Herbal. Balanced and juicy. Complex and tannic. I like. Very pure. Long. — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.6

2020 vintage. The heavy investments by the Lorenzetti family are paying off. The ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan. Kudos to Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen, Manon Lorenzetti, and team. This impressive 2020 is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Classy nose with blackcurrant, cedar wood and lead pencil. In the mouth, it is focused, with succulent layered black fruit, juicy acidity and haute couture tannins. Very long and fresh finish. Amazing value too. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2020 vintage. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Basile Tesseron has done a great job at this Cru Classé and this 2020 is the best I have ever tasted. Blackberries, cassis and flowers. Juicy and focused, with lots of charm in a solid ripe tannic structure. Lovely finish with retronasal black fruit and minerality.Abv. 13,5%. As the estate was bought by the Lorenzetti family (Pédesclaux) I expect the quality to rise further in the future, so this is definitely an estate to watch. — 2 years ago

Marc Ouellette

9.4

This 2017 Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend is a full bodied wine full of rich red currants, luscious spices and Tuscan elements. Smooth on the palate and ripe tannins. Perfect with a manchego cheese, Asian pear, sea salted crackers and a triage of citrus 🍊 marmalade! — 3 years ago