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9.4

The ambitious 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of my all-time favorites from this estate. Crushed violets, licorice, red and black cherry, ripe strawberry and leafy elements are all pushed forward. Full-bodied and savory, the 2020 demands at least four more years in bottle to start showing its full potential. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, June 2024)
— a day ago

David Koenen

9.3

Starts out grumpy and stubborn, ends up pretty classy! Grilled pepper, creamy black and red fruit. — a month ago

Robert Shannon

9.5

Robust full body delight that held its own with Asian beef bowl & rice. Silken tannins with superb finish ! — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

2011 | Chardonnay
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix; Vaillon 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(91-93; Drink 2024-30) — 7 days ago

richard bodi

9.2

very intense when opened mellows out wonderfully a pleasure for the pallet — 21 days ago

with Suzy

Aaron Tan

8.9

Interestingly, this was the best-conditioned white of the night. Of course it had to be one I’m not particularly fond of, but I’m still very thankful that there wasn’t even a hint of discernible [premature] oxidation. The nose hits you with a melange of fruits ranging from pineapples to mangoes to peaches and candied orange peels, followed by notes of cream, honey, and some woody, floral nuances. On the palate, it was expectedly rich and rounded, yet still maintained some juicy energy. Finished lightly bitter with a herbaceous touch. An archetypal CDP blanc! Would be better with the right food. — a month ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.4

big, fat, jammy…., needs time to come around… — 14 days ago

Evandro Pereira

9.3

Great old style Claret, 12% abv — 2 days ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.5

Выпито в Лофте 21.05.24 с Бразовским, Нестеровым и Водоканалом. Достойное Grand cru 1998 года — 25 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

I’m a little bit disappointed with this wine. For 3y it shows surprising age - deep golden color, with ripe yellow apples & Reine Claude plums, with a bit of fresh apple pie. Round and mellow - I miss the typical mineral, steely sharpness. Esp. at this age.
On the palate this is more structured, properly mineral & steely with racy, juicy acidity and a long finish of salty lemons. Nice depth, too.
Went well with the fish, by not sure if I’m going to buy it again. — 2 months ago