Kurt Schuster

9.2

One of those times they can’t claim to be a professional and just describe what I’m saying. Unfiltered, the wine is cloudy intention because it definitely affects the taste. You just get a bit of Dusty greediness in the flavor and while the smell is pure and clean crisp. The taste has a bit of exposure you gonna have to chew what’s going on. Lemon curd, waxy, unripe peach, some greedy dust from you not washing your fruits before you eat them. The acidity is there, but with the unfiltered nitrate seems like it doesn’t fully express the structure but it’s interesting because I haven’t had a wine like this so I don’t really know what I’m talking about. It seems like it’s a tight wine at the same time. There’s something in there that just makes it linger and chew and coat your tongue. Really enjoyed it completely.  — a month ago

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K. Syrah

9.1

2015. Solid Bordeaux, with good fruit concentration but still a bunch of oak to chew through so needs more time to get to the good stuff. Depth of fruit and stone/minerals gives me hope that this will turn out well, just a bit young and pricey at this stage. $60 at GW. — 4 years ago

S.S. Mandani

8.9

Crisp apple, fresh meadow. Effervescent and a bit sweet for my liking. Still, a nice vinho verde. A little chew as well, which is a welcome layer. — 5 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.3

It’s as good as the label. Smoooooooth chew. Dark fruit and fantastic — 7 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

Amazing how much there is left to discover. Chenas, so under the radar, is on par with the best of Beaujolais.

This is exceedingly well balanced, complexed - full bodied but feminine. Aromas exude youth - fresh berries and perfumed flowers. Little bit of orange and raspberry - good chew and acid with velvety plush. Zero tannin nod to Guy Breton - every bit as good. — 7 years ago

David Soto

8.9

Big league chew and baby brett collide. — 8 years ago

Anne McGee Hancock

9.2

Bite. Enjoyed. Must chew — 9 years ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

2020 vintage. Heavy floral aromas of plum and cherry on the nose, deep ruby red in color. Full bodied, a slight chew on the initial intake, but still smooth on the finish. Continued to open up, great pairing with steak, phenomenal quality for the price range, $30-$40. — 3 months ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2022/4. This feels more immediately in character for Il Borghetto versus the 2016 Montedesassi. The fruit is more transparent, higher toned. There’s still a bit of wonkiness to work through (the wine is still quite young), but very drinkable and likeable, with depth to chew on. — 4 years ago

Evelyn Manlove

9.2

Described to me as an easy drinker but with enough interest to chew over with grassy, herbal notes. I found this to be spot on. I was also told it's a grape usually used in blends, but put center stage here. That intrigued me. I really enjoyed it and hope i come by it again. — 5 years ago

Matt

9.1

Why not my favorite vintage so far, I feel this carries the warmth well. Rich and ripe without pushing the limits too much. The extra SY and MO components lend themselves well and this has some flash and darkness that bring a wild side to it all. Ive found some ‘17s to have significant brett but I think this balances well. Tannins are ripe but could use some more time to integrate a touch and soften their chew. Ripe black cherry compote, Chambord, roasted plums, animal, sweet spice and clovey layers of brett. 60 GR 20 SY 18 MO 2 CIN — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.1

Plum blackberry mocha chew. — 7 years ago

Christopher J. Simovich

9.4

Sublime. Good chew. Light. Licorice and honey. Crisp. Bring me the head of a Dead Sea animal to go with this treat-Natto is an odd but perfect pairing. — 8 years ago

Philippe Dupuis

9.2

I got this bottle at the Domaine last year. A chat with a super focused Nicolas Ragot in the middle of a super clean chai left me a great impression. The wine is showing precision and balance. The fruit comes out after a chew and gives a superb tone to after taste. Tasted on 2 days; drink or cellar #bestofgivry #1ercru — 9 years ago

AJ Gubser

8.9

Blackberry, Big League Chew, cured meat, smoke. Dark fruits on the palate with some meaty, spicy notes on the mid palate that reminds me of chorizo. Medium acidity and medium, dusty tannins. Good stuff. — 10 months ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

A racy Chiroubles. Charming purple dress, medium concentration and beautiful brilliance. Superb peppery nose, airy between bright floral bouquet (Rose, Iris) and vibrant fruits (cherry and raspberry). Concentration, as expected on solar vintages. The mouth is fresh, tense, with few tannins but beautiful chew. Great drinkability, served refreshed (12/14 degrees) and airy, it's a dangerous drink!

Un Chiroubles racé. Charmante robe violine- pourpre, concentration moyenne et bel éclat. Superbe nez poivré, aérien entre bouquet floral éclatant (Rose, Iris) et fruité vibrant (cerise et framboise). De la concentration, comme attendu sur les millésimes solaires. La bouche est fraîche, tendue, avec peu de tanins mais de la belle matière. Belle buvabilité, servi rafraîchi (12/14 degrés) et aéré, c’est une boisson dangereuse! — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.1

A high-end gamay, which at the age of 8 really tastes (great) Burgundy. The nose beautifully mixes infused vegetal notes and red fruits, all supported by delicate oak notes. The mouth is lively, with chew, of great finesse, leading the tasting to a persistent finish. An amateur wine.

Un gamay haut de gamme, qui du haut de ses 8 ans goûte vraiment la (grande) Bourgogne. Le nez mêle magnifiquement notes végétales infusées et fruits rouge, le tout soutenu par de délicates notes de fût. La bouche est vive, avec de la mache, d’une grande finesse, conduisant la dégustation vers une finale persistante. Un vin d’amateur. — 5 years ago

Stuart Scheff

9.3

BIG!! Plum chew, cherry chunk, dark fruit, blueberry, strawberry pomegranate power!!! — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.2

This was the most pleasant surprise from the tasting. I know the rosé well. But the Blanc jumped up and said “Whaaats a matter wit chew. Pay attention. I’m damn good.” Right you are. That’s higher level summer swimming pool wine. — 7 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.3

This is power and precision. Restrained aromas of green herbs and white pepper with some sweet orange. Textured, rich, and flavorful with lots to chew on. Delicious. — 8 years ago