Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This has improved nicely since I last had it in 2020. Blossomed. 2005 such an amazing vintage. I understand why the Bordelaise said they underpriced the vintage. This was $25 or less on release.

The nose is; dark chocolate cake to pudding, black currants, blackberries, dark cherries to liqueur, both plums, black raspberries & strawberry edges, core of tarriness, herbaceous notes, lightly and beautifully layered baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin, mocha powder, caramel, moist volcanic clays, steeped black fruit tea, charcoal, candied graphite, moist understated tobacco, dry top soil, dry river stone, candied to just withering; dark, red flowers with liquid violets.

The palate shows; well softened & rounded M-m+ tannins. It is thick, lush, plush heaven. black currants, blackberries, dark cherries to liqueur, both plums, black raspberries & strawberry edges, dark chocolate cake to pudding, a core of tarriness, herbaceous notes, lightly and beautifully layered baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin, mocha powder, caramel, moist volcanic clays, steeped black fruit tea, charcoal, candied graphite, moist, understated tobacco, dry top soil, dry river stone, dark mid spice, candied, dark, red florals with brilliant liquid violets, excellent, rainfall acidity, balance and elegance for days with a long, lengthy finish that lasts minutes and lands on earth & spice.

93-94. Beautiful wine and extreme value.

Still has 7-10 yrs ahead w/ proper storage. Peaking. — 11 days ago

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Sour fruit and touch of herbal pepper note. Good easy drinking lunch wine — 3 years ago

Tim Burchfield

9.0

Lite and very good — 5 years ago

Edward Åhgren

9.2

Mogen frukt och saltig. Förvånansvärt snäll! — 5 years ago

John Osgood

9.3

Tasty and food friendly. — 6 years ago

with Matt and Randy

Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg

9.4

I loved this wine! — 6 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

This wine is in balance! Everything plays together so well. It’s a nice 10 year old wine, also the aged notes integrated so well with the vibrant red fruit coming from the Grenache. A little bit of Mouvedre and Syrah give it nice complexity. — 4 months ago

with Chris, Tammy and 2 others

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Cotes de Catalan red with Guinea Fowl at Spring. Excellent fruit, not the graininess I can find in Grenache/Carignan reds at times. — 3 years ago

Richars Cobb

9.7

2019. Very nice. Smooth. Another Cotes Du Rhône! I his is one that my wife liked! — 5 years ago

Juan Borda

9.1

Amazing flavors!! Had it with seafood and it was amazing!! — 5 years ago

Nate Bowser

8.9

Ripe black fruits. Fairly intense and lively. Perfect with bbq burgers or bold charcuterie — 6 years ago

Chris B.

9.1

Started off with sour cherry, lavender and the unmistakable smell of motor oil on a driveway. The mouthfeel was dry and minerally, but elegantly so, with a beautiful finish that balanced fruit and tannins. We paired it with steak but this would go well with anything. — 6 years ago

Lorri Colburn

9.0

Wonderful, delightful, great linger! — 7 years ago

with Barbara

Anna Filipovich

9.1

Vibrant ruby with pure cherry, wild strawberry, and blackberry fruit. Subtle garrigue herbs, cinnamon spice, and a hint of licorice emerge on the nose and juicy mid-palate. Fine, velvety tannins, bright tangy acidity, and saline-mineral finish give tension and length—elegant Languedoc finesse. — 6 months ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

A chance to compare again with proper notes. Aromas of maple syrup and honey. The Sherry sweetness comes through, with a toasty, nutty character on top of the grape. Very nice. — 2 years ago

Greg Gratson

9.6

Best rose of the summer so far, from Wegmans — 4 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

This bottle didn’t impress me at $27 from Garagiste. Seemed a bit disjointed. Drinkable enough with fish though. — 5 years ago

with Sarah

Ebbe Bonde Soerensen

9.0

A fantastic light and delicious Grenache not unlike some wines from Vinos de Madrid ( Marajones or Comando G) — 5 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.1

Exceeded expectations. Very good. Floral and prune aromas. BlackBerry, anise, and vanilla flavors. Great random purchase for $15. — 6 years ago

David Kaplan

9.4

Minerality with a refreshing, light citrus taste — 6 years ago