Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days. Best on Day 3 but slayed from Day 1. The 2021 “P’tit Max” sources fruit from Guy Breton’s oldest vines in Les Charmes; some nearing a century old. It can often be one of the harder expressions from the Gang of Four to find. The wine pours a pale ruby color with a slightly hazy, transparent core and a watery rim. Medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, so fresh! Almost like a spring rain shower. The fruit is so beautiful: strawberry, watermelon, kiwi, red flowers mixed with some anise and wet asphalt. On the palate, winsome structure with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and I want to spread it over toast. This is drinking so well in its youth but this undoubtedly has a long life ahead. If anyone has multiples, I would recommend enjoying one now and cellaring other bottles to be enjoyed over the next 15+ years. — 4 months ago

Chris Sowick

8.9

Chain Bridge Cellars. $14.98. Excellent value. C de Pape tones and minerality. — 4 years ago

Amanda Wadeson

9.0

From Australia Wine Geek Week, floral, delicate, dry, Muscat — 4 years ago

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David Tropiano

9.5

#nakedwine vg — 6 months ago

CA Haynam

9.0

Yummy. Light fruit aromas with buttery esters and dry buttery taste — 3 years ago

Chris Sowick

9.0

Chain Bridge Cellars. $22.00. Excellent rose. One of the best. — 4 years ago

Chris Sowick

8.9

Chain Bridge Cellars. $18.00. Excellent rose. — 4 years ago

Charles Nebolsky

9.0

Nice Merlot. Mellow and smooth. Very drinkable. — 2 years ago

Chris Sowick

8.9

Chain Bridge Cellars. $15.98. Clean, citrusy tones. Great minerality. — 3 years ago

Jacob Ellis-Jones

9.0

Just what you want from both grapes. Firm, but gluggable tannins from the cab and nice peppery finish from the Shiraz. — 4 years ago