Peter Coulthard

9.5

The Cloche Hat. Nice boldness. Cherries. Bit of spice. Very drinkable. — a year ago

Darren Dittrich

9.0

If you like Tavel Rosé, you should probably add Bordeaux Rosé to your list. The typical reds in Bordeaux make a richer-style rosé that has a much lower cost than Tavel (usually half the price). Dark cherry, red plum, violets... often without the savory and garrigue components of Tavel. — 5 years ago

with James

Adam Gäfvert

9.0

Vacker gyllene färg. Gula äpplen, nektar, biwax, mineraliska undertoner och en antydan på oxiderade drag. Oljig typisk ungersk munkänsla. Fynd. — 7 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.0

De la mûre au nez entre autres et faisant plus rive droite et merlot à la première impression. Bel équilibre en bouche, rien ne cloche, Encore assez puissant mais avec des tannins quand même très approchables, belle finale ayant de la poigne mais avec un petit côté un peu rustique. 90-91

Blind tasting lunch 2009 theme. Called right bank, totally missed as it had a more Merlot like nose and some blackberries and some violets. Still powerful with grippy tannins, but overall good balance, just a slightly rustic finish. — 2 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.9

2005 Sine Qua Non "Atlantis Fe203-2a" California Grenache
15.3% alcohol. 93% Grenache and 7% Syrah. So I return yet again to sing the praises of one Manfred Krankl, the Man, the Myth, the Legend. I originally pulled this bottle for an El Ideas dinner I was unfortunately unable to attend. The bad news is that I missed the artistry of @phillipfoss. The good news is that it’s here tonight. This is a wine that demands your complete and undivided attention which it never would have received in a restaurant setting with other wines. It needs to be doted on like the pretty girl at the dance. It needs to be the absolute center of attention. One of the highlights (and there are legion) of any SQN for me is the aromatic extravaganza I’ve come to expect, and this wine’s initial profile when the cork is pulled is akin to walking into a florist. That perfumed fragrance just floods the room. More swirling reveals sandalwood, anise, dark berries with some orange peel and just a touch of mint. It’s intense. It’s like when the server removes the cloche on an @grantachatz Alinea dish, and that scent wafts up and just engulfs you. You become immersed in that sensory overload. The show continues with an initial palate of succulent red fruits and kirsch, with notes of dark chocolate, espresso and that mint I mentioned on the nose. Subsequent returns to the glass reveal hints of grilled meats, sage and forest floor. Tannins and texture are pure silk. Persistent, fresh and slightly spicy finish of great length. The wine is beautifully integrated. Complex. Elegant. Wonderfully pure. Perfection? Let’s just say that if this wine isn’t first in its class, it doesn’t take long to call the roll.

— 6 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.0

Un vin surprenant, se boit bien, rien ne cloche, du fruit en masse, les tannins se sont calmés un peu depuis quelques années, très typé Gevrey et très bien surtout au prix payé à l’époque. 90-91

Surprisingly good wine for the price paid at the time especially, nice fruit, the tannins are now silkier, good balance, still Gevrey like in character. — 2 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.5

gold color, light and sweet with floral on the front end, honeysuckle nectar that is sweet but not cloying, and chiffon silk finish. So light it seems like it should be flat, but is instead surprisingly flavorful for something so light. — 5 years ago