Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2014

9.3

Broke out one of my cellared Raffaults for my homeboy who graced me with a home cooked Tuscan styled flank steak w rosemary & arugula, as well as Israeli cous cous w chickpeas, charred tomatoes, feta, & herbs. Light Cadmium red hued & strong color though ( good cork- not a guarantee w Raffault!); dense Hibiscus, fresh raspberry & some bramble on nose; on palate very clean & smooth mouthfeel, with the initial flavors repeated but a deeper blend of red fruits & a stronger presence of under brush. Super fresh & integrated. Elegant, & the Burgundy echo was hard to ignore. Not Uber complex but not monolithic either, which this line of Raffault can be in its youth ( or as it ages). Very impressive, & accessible now. Curious how my ‘02 & 07s will fare… — 8 days ago

with Owen

Ira, Pinotman and 8 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Peter Sultan I am always surprised this is not on more restaurant wine-lists given the price to quality ratio.

Peter Sultan

I have no evidence other than anecdotal but I suspect bottle variability- both from my experience and from what wine stores have told me. I imagine too it’s a tricky wine to sell given it can really shut down for periods. But all guesses @Ira Schwartz …..

Peter van den Besselaar

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Tolaini

Valdisanti Tenuta S. Giovanni Toscana Red Blend 2020

K L

9.0

Kurt wine. Good would get again — 10 days ago

with Matt

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2015

Kevin Dale

9.4

85% Cab Sauv and 15% Cab Franc from Italy. Drinks on the more mellow side compared to a big California Cab. — 16 days ago

Shay, Juan and 14 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.8

So elegant Montrose. It builds up an epic journey in the aftertaste. Rich and opulent as usual but with a fine touch of incredible level.
Softer extraction resulted on a fruitier, more sapid and rounder wine than usual. It feels it’s going to be approachable in its youth. — a day ago

Peter liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cena cna ugrch — 12 days ago

Jan, David and 8 others liked this

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

leon egozi

9.5

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — a month ago

Jose, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya 2014

leon egozi

9.7

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — a month ago

Jose, Martijn and 4 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1975

Ron Siegel

9.3

This had the classic LB nose showing mostly black fruits with currant, cedar, leather, menthol, spice box, cigar ash & tobacco leaf. — 11 days ago

Aravind, David and 19 others liked this

Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2018

Julia Geisler

9.3

oh wow 😍 maybe I’m becoming a Loire Cab Franc girl — a month ago

Paul, Paul and 4 others liked this

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

Pooneet K

9.2

Quite delicious, but needs a 2+ hour decant even at 10+ years (plus lots of sediment so the decant is necessary anyway). Great pairing with an Easter roast beef and mushrooms. Nice darker fruit. Tannins still quite there - could take another ~5 years. Nice acid on the finish and always appreciate the < 14% abv. — 23 days ago

Neil, Severn and 3 others liked this

Château Franc Pipeau