Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2019 vintage. This estate is owned by the Thomas family ( Château Reverdi, also in Listrac), and l'Ermitage was the property of their great-uncle Roger Thomas. A very high percentage of Petit Verdot (20% in this case, and in Reverdi even 30 to 35% of the blend), with 50% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. In my blending experience, Petit Verdot tends to quickly dominate a blend, hence the peppery violet nose, with a little underlying greenness. In the mouth, it starts out as a smooth operator with a round, soft mouthfeel, until the finish where a vegetal note kicks in, making me wonder whether the Petit Verdot was fully ripe. Still, there is a lot to like about this 13,50 euro Listrac, especially in combination with some food to cover the rough edges with the cloak of charity. Abv. 14%. — 13 days ago

John Hagood

8.9

Per Eric Asimov 6/17/20 drank 2010 from Schneider’s $40 on sale $25. — 6 years ago

Jeff Teuteberg

9.0

Good everyday white — 7 years ago

Mary Christoph

8.9

Great white blend, very balanced! — 8 years ago

JKT

9.0

MR dinner 2/2/17. Sharp acidic and well balanced Chard. Went well with seafoods. — 10 years ago

Rich Raleigh

9.2

Nice after Thanksgiving with dessert. — 10 years ago

with Shannon

Michael Jones

9.2

Great just great — 11 years ago

michael pandolfo

9.3

A M A Z I N G!!!! Fragrant nose of fresh brioche and warm plums. Slight hint of marzipan. Long finish. Delicious. Love what this have evolved into. — a month ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Expression concentrée et minérale du Pinot Noir en Loire. Belle acidité fondue portée par des notes primaires framboises/cerises. Corps et finale sur des notes florales, herbacées et terreuses. Tanins persistants tout en finesse. Belles notes musquées et épicée. Superbe dans cette gamme de prix.

Concentrated and mineral expression of Pinot Noir in the Loire. Beautiful melted acidity with primary notes of raspberries/cerises. Body and finish on floral, herbaceous and earthy notes. Persistent tanins in finesse. Beautiful musk and spicy notes. Superb in this price range. — 5 years ago

Timothy Lynch

8.9

In a blind tasting this could easily be confused with a NZ Sauv Blanc....there are a number of tasting similarities...except NZ continues to struggle to produce this level of sophistication. (Just down the road from Sancerre, this Menetou-Salon is a lovely, lovely wine.) — 7 years ago

Wine Hustler

9.0

Juicy, silky, subtle plush tannins with nice ripe dark fruits like plum and blueberry and tobacco spice notes. Very easy to drink! What a great value! — 9 years ago

Lauren

9.5

Sooo good!!!!! — 10 years ago

Daniel William Abell

8.9

Peach herbs, round mouthfeel — 10 years ago

Matt Forester

8.9

2012. Oaky vanilla. — 11 years ago

Tom Garland

9.7

At Diamond Creek Vineyards
Decades of Rarities Wine Dinner
Prepared by chef Ken Frank from La Toque, Napa.

WINES
2015 Cristal champagne
2006 late disgorged L'Ermitage, Roederer estate
2011 Red Rock Terrace 1.5L
2001 Gravelly Meadows, 3L
1991 Volcanic Hill, 5L
1990 Lake, 3L

FOOD
Wellfleet Bay Scallop "pan roast"
Tagliatelle al Vino Rosso
Roasted rack of Veal
Cheese course
Warm apple tart — 2 years ago

with Brenda

Peter Sultan

9.0

Another star in Rosenthal book but I’m a bit puzzled by the muted enthusiasm on Delectable. Sure, not the last word on complexity but what glory in classic chard & Macon notes. Rich & minerally mouthfeel, balanced. Yeah, for less than 15$ local. So what’s the problem? — 8 years ago

David Morden

9.7

Beautifully developed bouquet of bisquit and caramel? Long long finish. A treat. — 9 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting Rhone White Blend. Roussane, Grenache and Viognier. Citrus and floral notes on the nose. Lemon and limes along with an herbaceous note on the pallet. Creamy texture with a lot of acidity. Nice! — 10 years ago

Sarah Murphy

9.0

Tannins very strong yet, with some protein or aged for 10 years or so would be lovely.! — 10 years ago

Mike Pontillo

8.9

Complex for a white, quite a mouthful. Great time drinking while watching Drag Race. — 11 years ago