Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. For what it’s worth, this was showing its best after some air and I’d probably recommend at least a 30min decant if opening at this stage. The 2018 Cuchet-Béliando pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mostly ripe and some tart black and red fruits: blackberries, raspberries, purple flowers, black pepper, grilled meat, dried green herbs, rocky earth and gentle spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though the black pepper is even more prominent here. The finish is long and tremendously satisfying. Another absolute beauty from Cuchet-Béliando. Drink now with patience and through 2048. Thanks for the assist @Lyle Fass — 13 days ago

W B

9.1

Anniversary dinner at the Grove — 7 months ago

Hannah Shapiro

8.9

good acidity and minerality, notes of citrus, honeysuckle, pear, and green apple — 9 months ago

Matt Schwartz

8.9

Bright, acidic, honeysuckle, lemon curd, thin mouth feel and a short finish. — 2 months ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Opening bottle for a grand summer dinner w friends. Sharp & incisive, sparkling Chenin by ‘natural’ vintners whose funky reds I remember fondly. — 6 months ago

Inseon Hwang

8.9

Surprisingly decent. Raspberries, blackberries, a little bit of tart, a little bit of nice organic tree bark. — 9 months ago

Haakon Hovde

8.9

Lovely smell and full mouthfeel. A real kick from the tannins to end it off (a tad too much without food). — a year ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.4

Very pretty. Manure, controlled. Cherry, roses, violets, black currant, and sexy musk. Ripping acids. Transparent burgundy character. Just entering its drinking window — 4 months ago

Steve Rura

9.3

Love this. A lil dosage. Amazing texture, gentle bubbles, balanced acid. Cheers to the Olympics! — 6 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

A touch more elegant than Kermit’s Corbieres at this price point — 9 months ago

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