Austin Blackwell

9.3

Drinking well but should get better. Dark cherry, black licorice, anise. — 2 months ago

with Angelina

Willie Carter

9.0

Again it’s a champagne from Cédric Moussé, one of the Masters of Meunier. He’s almost single-handedly put Cuisles on the wine map. The L’Or D’Eugéne is a perfect introduction to his style.

Medium gold with fast paced perlage and an attractive bouquet. Black cherries and pretty flowers combine with chalk and herbs. In the mouth, it’s racy and vivacious. Sexy and a bit thrilling with zippy acidity. 80/20 Pinot Meunier/Pinot Noir from a perpetual reserve with an Extra Brut dosage of 2 g/l.

I’ve always wanted to drink this over a few days. To really let it breathe and mature in the glass. To really let it set and enjoy it over time. But I can’t. It’s just too damn good. — 3 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Light gold color, young and fresh. High-pitched, fruit-forward nose. Notes of lemon, sea breeze, wet stone, candied fruit, some white clay soil and a hint of honey. Nice weight and mouth feel. Solid finish. In a good drinking window, but this baby has a lot of enjoyment time in front of it. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Gold Cap (Bessards-Meal blend), purchased at Marche-aux-Vins in Ampuis in January, 2009, this shows lovely aromatics of iron, mineral, some floral as well, very tight, structured palate with mostly black fruit flavors, clean, balanced, very long finish, ideally needs more cellaring, but I think I only bought 1 so that’s not happening, great Syrah from Hermitage!! — 4 months ago

with Jim

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Medium purple in color; black cherries, plums, and a hint of chocolate on the nose; high acidity; moderate, but smooth tannins; a little hot; licorice, stewed prunes, and black pepper on the tongue with a long finish. — 3 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Decanted for 3 hours. Canary gold color. Bright and fresh. Fruit forward nose. Notes of lemon curd, white peach, sea shells, wet river stone and tan spice. Very luscious in the mouth. More fruit than acidity. This went quickly as the team tonight was thirsty. — 4 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium gold color. Aromas of tasted coconut, apricot and lemon. Stone fruit on the palate, dried apricot, minimum butter on the finish.

🏅95 Points - Wine Enthusiast — 8 months ago

Austin Blackwell

9.4

Wild strawberry and black cherry are complimented by savory herbal aromas and flavors. Super smooth tannins make for a silky texture. Definitely in its prime! — 2 years ago

with Angelina

Mike Saviage

9.4

Medium gold color. Heavy in the glass like oil. Killer nose. Notes of ripe apricot, tan spice, sea breeze, cardamom, some chalky limestone soil and sea shells. Rich and silky in the mouth. Light and not too heavy. Long finish. In a great spot. — 3 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Light gold color. Killer Chablis nose comes on after 3 hours of air. Notes of apricot, wet river stone, citrus, honey, white Kimmeridgian clay, sea shells, and tan spice. Has nicely developed secondary notes, and this is just starting to hit its stride. Rich and powerful. I think with about 5 more years the 2002 Raveneaus will start hitting their mark in a big way. — 4 years ago