Brian Ellerman

9.6

Superb barrel — a month ago

Will Stanley

9.4

Jacky Blot sadly passed away recently, and oversaw in his time two Loire domaines that produce Chenin and Cabernet Franc respectively. I tried last year one of his whites, which blew me away, and enjoyed a similar experience with the 2018 ‘Mi-Pente’, a single vineyard Cab Franc from Bourgueil. This being my first wine from Bourgueil and one of a tiny few Cab Francs that I’ve tried from the Loire as a whole, I would have no idea where to place this in a blind tasting. But my word, what a spectacular wine!

It’s so enticing on the nose - initially quite bretty, but then broadening out to reveal aromas of fresh cherry, cranberry and blackcurrant, along with a savoury edge comprising cedar, tobacco, lavender and tomato leaf. The palate is at once fresh but powerful, structured and elegant; savoury with flecks of sweet cherry chocolate. This is an engrossing wine, utterly drinkable with great ageing potential. I am totally smitten, and look forward to trying more wines from this domaine in the future.

94+ — 2 months ago

Michael Younkins

9.5

Delicious and smooth, low tannins, raspberry notes on the tongue. — 8 months ago

Karen Henderson

9.0

Very drinkable, creamy finish — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Cena en mi casa pancho barrio y empresrios juarez — 7 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.0

Well-made but just too intense. An overpowering Cabernet Sauvignon that will never lose its intensity with aging. Disappointing at its high price. — 7 months ago

David Borda

9.0

Very light, will definitely get this again. — 2 months ago

Kathleen Pacella

9.0

Big, round, soft edges, and fruity. Lingering finish. Still drinking well! — 7 months ago

Preston Schneider

9.2

Very nice. 2022 — 8 months ago

Mo Mac

10

Just drank a 2022 and was blown away at how balanced this wine is! — 9 months ago