Willem Booij

9.6

Clos Rougeard Le Bourg 2018 (Magnum)

Deep ruby in the glass. The bouquet is truly very fine: refined and elegant, with aromas of cassis, black cherry and plum, lifted by graphite, tobacco and a touch of violets.


On the palate, the first impression is the velvety texture. The tannins are ripe and finely grained, well integrated into a wine that balances power with elegance.

The fruit is pure and lively, supported by fresh acidity and a clear sense of minerality.

The finish is long and harmonious, with dark berries and subtle spice lingering. Already impressive today, with plenty of potential to evolve further.

For me the best Le Bourg in years! — a month ago

Karla Farjo

9.1

Delicious crisp chenin blanc — 15 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 15 days ago

John Willison

9.0

Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay: good blend of fruit and earth/minerality. — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 11 days ago

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James Everhart

9.7

Perfectly balanced. Subbed with hot smoked salmon, which otherwise is hard to pair with. I cannot remember a better white wine. $47. — 24 days ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.1

Maturing, rich. Needs a bit of air & food. — 2 months ago

James Everhart

8.9

Textbook Cabernet Frank drinking well eight years after harvest. 2017 vintage purchased in January 2024 $24. — 8 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2015 | Top notch Muscadet from 85 y old vines with impressions of melon, pear and quince — 12 days ago

Ming L

9.2

I tasted this same 2010 about a year ago and wondered it would improve with further aging. I think the answer is yes.

This time around it shows more layered profile, with bruised apple, honeysuckle, beeswax, citrus peel, and wet stone leading the nose. The palate is broad and textured. Acidity has shaved off some hard edges, yet remains focus and intense. Engaging long finish. — a month ago