Dale Garrison

9.0

Really nice white. Hint of almost butter but stays refreshing. Wow — 4 years ago

Sean Wallner - WSET II

8.9

Notes of cherry, vanilla, caramel, spice and red raspberry on the aroma. Off-dry, medium-full bodied with high and round tannins. The palate was giving off notes of strawberry, black currant and hints of bell peppers. — 9 years ago

Evelyn Noonan

8.9

Really nice sb blend. A little on the grapefruit side , but not overpowering. — 11 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured after the Gonet-Medeville BdN 1er. This is also mostly Pinot Noir however with 20% Chardonnay. Comparatively, this pours a more pale color, again with a persistent mousse. Aromas of white flowers (specifically citrus blossom), white peach, and ever so lightly toasted brioche. On the palate, white peach, pink lady apple, lemon and minerals. Good acid. Long finish. Lovely texture. This came across as a noticeably more rich, refined, and elegant Champagne and it made a beautiful pairing with my selection of Mussels Dijonnaise. Disgorged August 21, 2018
— 5 years ago

Geno Tomko

9.3

Firing right out of the gate. Instant gratification from @Gonet-medeville Julie — 9 years ago

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Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2018 vintage. This historical estate has been in the hands of the Chanfreau family for over 50 years. They also own Château Fonréaud in Listrac and 2 Moulis estates (Châteaux Caroline and Chemin Royal). Lestage is the only Listrac granted Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in the 2020 classification. The 2018 vintage is a blend of 62% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. The nose is a bit oaky at first, but the wine starts to truly shine after an hour in the glass, so take your time or decant. Cherries, cassis and cedar wood in the nose. The fruit is concentrated and layered, embedded in a powerful tannic structure with very good balancing acidity. While the warmth of the vintage is unmistakable, there is no sign of jamminess. Impressively long finish too. Incredible value at 11,90 euros. If you open this in 7 or 8 years you will curse yourself that you didn't buy more. Kudos to the owners and consulting enologist Antoine Medeville. Abv. 14,5 %. — 6 years ago

Edward Lewis

9.4

2104 vintage is beautifully balanced with great minerality. So good, I bought two more cases. — 10 years ago