Keith Pajonas

9.3

a monster wine - big and bold. very complex, very good — 2 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

The strangest wine I’ve encountered all year - a relic from an old cellar in Beaune. We were no where near Chablis when we first opened it. Instead, it unfolded with the scents and flavours of a classic Sancerre (Alex said it reminded him of a young Vatan). With air, the wine transformed into something reminiscent of durian. Sounds unpleasant, but surprisingly it wasn’t. It made us think of those durian-filled pastries one might find at some dim sum places, a peculiar charm for those in the know. What combination of sulphur, fruit, and age led to this oddity? We could only guess. After about 2 hours, we finally arrived at the slated destination - saline, briny Chablis. Perhaps not the finest Chablis, but it was a wine that took us on a curious, winding journey. And if the empty bottle at the night’s end says anything, it’s that this wine, strange though it was, had its own subtle success. — 2 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

A reductive nose, which blew off in about 20 minutes. In the mouth you stop for a second and ask yourself, Jura? Oxidative palate yet crazy levels of freshness. A fire hose of acidity that assaults your mouth but is joined by pure fruit. Wonderful intense finish.
Like Vatan, singular and not everyone’s taste. — 6 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.4

Wow right up there with Cotat and Vatan wow! — 8 years ago

Kelly Hulme

8.9

Similar to Vatan but less powerful / more elegant. Fantastic QPR, very likable wine — 9 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

10

Aromatic, ripe Apple, pear, pineapple, earth, flint, minerality. M+ acid. M body. Lemon zest, saline, minerality. Another one that you can taste the earth. Long finish. Complex and lovely. — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.5

Thanks to 2 wine store owners that I became good friends with over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have a good stash of Vatan. For me Vatan is one of those wines that adheres to the cliche, “ there are no great wines just great bottles”. In this instance it was a great bottle. Intoxicating aromas of lychee, lime and florals. One of those wines you’re happy just to smell. There is no disappointment on the palate. Beautiful balance and texture, nothing out of place. Layers of concentrated fruit; mango, green almonds, star fruit and lemons. Ripe fruit that is fresh and managed by the wonderful acid. A finish you never want to end. The only flavor missing, which I often find in Vatan, is “spearmint”. — 2 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Lots going on right out of the gate . Your nose leads you to believe you entered a French bakery. Pears and baked apples linger in the background. The first taste weighs your tongue down but almost immediately flavors of citrus , spearmint and. baked bread jump around on a trampoline made of acidity. Don’t laugh, reminded me of the uniqueness of Vatan. — 4 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.2

Quite lovely, some density and savory notes wrapped up in this fresh little 2012 from a new producer for me. Would happily drink this again, would be intriguing to try it next to Vatan or Dagueneau — 7 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.6

Another stunning Saurint Sauvignon. This is up there with the likes of Dagueneau and Vatan, phenomenally crafted, concentrated and weightless, with some extra tropical minerality — 8 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Massive 15.5% smackdown from Alicante. Strong thick slow legs. Full bodied. The nose is earthy with white pepper, hint of black licorice. Palate is interesting. Quite silky, immediate attack is dusty, supposedly like the terrain (late revision: this note subsiding over time); then big fruit, the end is a tad candyish with very little tannic grip. I had this with a light meal. It would have paired better with steak, or heat spice. Great wine, but Vatan is better in this price range for Spain.

92+ points — 9 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.5

For SB, it's Dagueneau and Vatan at the top of my list. This is just to damn pricey. L'chaim! — 10 years ago

with Judy

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

High in pyrazine. Grassy. Grapefruit. More New Zealand style than french. — 3 months ago

CailenRachel

9.2

Dark violet in color, this wine has a nose of black current, plum and tobacco/cigar. Silky tannins. Blackberry, cassis, chocolate, floral notes on the palate. Opens up nicely. — 2 years ago

Samuel Danthine

9.2

Cherry raspberry nose, fruity, fresh — 4 years ago

Chris N

10

Always a pleasure to drink. — 6 years ago

Miguel Ostrowski

9.3

The most delicious and refined super premium wine out Spain that you never heard of. A selection of the fruit from a small old vineyard plot planted over 100 years ago. Only the best will go i to Vatan Arena, and a special Wine this is. Think Bordeaux meets with early 80’s Napa and had a lovechild! If you get a chance to by some, drink some do it! I can only imagine how this beauty would age! — 8 years ago

Richard Howe

10

Very easy on palette great with fish — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.0

9 December 2016. September Wines, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.5

Very pale. White fruit, citrus and wet stones on the nose. Adding spice on the palate. Judy says its creamy on the tongue. Very long finish. Alcohol 12.5%. Close to Vatan in overall quality. Great wine.
#idrankitwaytoyoung. #notregrettingdrinkingit. — 10 years ago

with Judy