PM

9.1

Good CDP. — 6 months ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Fascinating, after my recent run of so-so to DNPIM (do not put in mouth) CdPs from 25 or so years of age, here’s a “basic cuvée” of CdP (think $18-20 bottle on release) that is punching far above its weight, red fruits, very fine CdP that is drinking great now, long, lingering finish, and shows promise for another 3-5 years of aging!! — 6 months ago

with Jim

Michael Walker

9.9

Excellent CDP, bright fruit (raspberries/strawberries) on the nose, follows through on the palate, well balanced - only drawback is a slight wooden feel on the back end but easy to look past. Opened up wonderfully after a couple hours. JW big fan. Powerful enough to stand up to red meat despite being a Rhône — 8 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

Rated highly (wherever 93 points). I found this wine OK but not oh boy that is the white CdP i need to store. It was easy drinking now. Almond blossoms and Jasmine…. — 9 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

A lovely tarry note initially amongst the red fruits. On the medium weight palate sweet and savoury red fruits. Love CdP from a good year like this one. 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault and the remaining 5% split between Muscardin, Counoise and Vaccarese. Completely destemmed and fruit driven. Soft pliant tannins. — a year ago

Rob DeShane

9.4

Unctuous with velvety tannins right off the get go! So rich but not cloyingly so… acidity for balance. Best CDP I’ve had in some time. 2014 paired with grilled rib steak. — 5 years ago

Adam Nesto

8.9

Pretty good CDP, but not as good as the arioso. — 6 years ago

with Douglas

Austin Hohnke

9.2

NYE red blind. Effusive nose of spicy Grenache and fruit leather. Heavy hitter. 15% abv. Got some accurate CdP calls. Drinking great. From mag. — 6 months ago

Tyler Felous

10

Have not found an aged CDP I haven’t liked. This was beautiful. Perfect spot. — 7 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Initially sooty, tarry notes with dried herbs and garrigue generally. The mid weight palate has sweet ripe red and black fruits typical of the 2015 vintage with spice and a little pepper. A lovely wine and a faithful rendition of a quality CdP. — 7 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.4

Impossible to find in states anymore. They don’t export. Brought home from France. Predisposed to love it. And I do. Classic CdP. All that you want and expect. (You know it. I don’t have to list it.) balances and long finish. 2022 — 8 months ago

romo

9.1

Focus on the finish, inverse of CdP. — 9 months ago

Paulo Saliby

9.5

A fresh and floral CdP. Multilayered red fruits aromas and flavors. Hints of oregano and rooibos tea. Very approachable now, but probably more complex in 2 years. — 5 years ago

PM

9.3

Excellent cdp. Earthy, interesting, complex. — 6 years ago

Doug Powers

9.5

There is some evident oak up front in this Cuvée Felix, lots of fresh, clean red-fruited Grenache which is less ripe than the 2015 CdP opened with this, some mineral and floral notes as well, very good balancing acidity which keeps the wine youthful (it really seems like a 10-year-old CdP), I’d say it will improve for 5 years and easily last 10 more years, but the long, lively finish means it’s drinking very well tonight!! Purchased at the domaine in early 2007. — 6 months ago

with Jim

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2021 pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fabulous, bright notes of Bing cherry, strawberry, star anis, red flowers, black pepper, cool spices, and stoney earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a beautiful example from one of the more Burgundian producers in CdP, making wine in a very Burgundian vintage. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2036. Bottle No. 28340 — 7 months ago

Michael Dierberg

9.8

Tasting with a big fan of Rayas. Better than the 2010 and both bottles were so different than other CDP. This one more Burgundy, the 2010 closer to Bordeaux. Both very elegant. — 8 months ago

with JiaMin

Elwood Reid

9.2

One of the better 03 cdp wines. Smoked meat. Great acid. Still strong red fruit with a touch of spice. — 9 months ago

David Kline

9.4

Nose of black tea, portobello, baked plum and soft, unctuous cherry. Kirsch-chocolate, blood orange, French roast, marigold, ferromagnesian elements. Coffee, baking chocolate, black cherry skin, cigar smoke, venison jerky, char, cassis, and vine charcoal.


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Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Delicious. Pretty garnet color; perfume of perfectly ripe dark cherries, blackberries, marzipan and creme de cassis, along with fresh rosemary and a touch of black pepper. Balanced, elegant style of CDP, intoxicating nose. Tannins have settled in. Singing right now — 6 years ago