Danny O'Brien

9.6

WOW. Absolutely fantastic port-style dessert wine. The flavors imparted from the barrel aging are really amped up but not unbalanced, it almost drinks like a port finished bourbon. Beautiful caramel brown color, stewed prune, fig and date on the nose, which transfers directly to the palate along with a thick, creamy vanilla note with a touch of barrel char. Juice is absolutely worth the squeeze — 2 months ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

OG red-table-cloth Italian but amped up. This wine soared… dark, rich purple… blackberry, earth, loam, touch of saddle-leather and tobacco. Explosive aromas that delivered a big, friendly hug. Remarkably understated weight on the palette… complex, NOT jammy and long finish with round, expressive tannins. This zin reinforced my contention that good Cali zin deserves consideration anytime pasta, red-sauce, and veal are on the table. Happy Easter, Vinous! — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

A decidedly more natural approach to Chablis and I gotta say, this bottle was fantastic. All of the character one would expect from Chablis: bright citrus fruits, crushed shells, chalky minerals and racy acid…just amped up a little more than usual for a village wine. Theres an energy about this that’s truly compelling. Wow. — 4 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

It is very pure—red raspberry, red cherry, and licorice, amped up with damp soil on the nose. The palate brings more licorice/anise/tarragon vibes, with a little lilac winking on the finish. The acid is vibrant, the tannins are dusky, and the alcohol is respectful. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; no formal notes. As an American who loves to drink Beaujolais, I have had a lot of experience drinking the wines of Clos de la Roilette yet this expression has eluded me. Similar to the 3.14 from Foillard, this wine is an amped up version of their “Cuvée Tardive”. In fact, the fruit for “La Griffe du Marquis” comes from the same source as “Cuvée Tardive” but it’s a selection of the very oldest vines, some around 90 years of age. Uniquely, “La Griffe du Marquis” does see some time in used barrique. This was quite tasty and while the warmth of the 2015 vintage is obvious but I get the sense there is enough structure to see this age well. Drink now and over the next 15+ years. — 3 years ago

Jason Keefer

9.2

Blackberries, raisins, clove. good tannins and acidity still. Age has amped up the complexity nicely, but my guess is it will start to fade in a handful of years. — 4 years ago

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Phil Kessling

8.9

Amphora, skin contact Pinot Grigio from Foradori. What’s not to like. This is amped up Pinot Grigio, savory, a little tannic and delicious. — 2 years ago

Tom Nguyen

9.2

Fresh acidity right to the front of the palate. Lemon, honey, and vanilla in the nose. Pretty amped — 3 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.1

Lots of cinnamon and clove overlaying dark cherry, ripe strawberry, plum, cedar, and oak. Light tannins, medium alcohol, high acid, and long finish. They toned down the alcohol and amped the oak in this vintage as compared to a 2014 I’ve tasted, which is slight improvement in my opinion, but backing off the oak would be even better. — 4 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Quite reductive at first, sinewy and fleshy, ripe and intense lemon curd, apple and pear, smoke, mineral and marine elements, classic Chablis notes but amped. Great potential but could use some more time to harmonize — 5 years ago