Chave Hermitage

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 1999

Gorgeous nose. So complex and lush but a strong undercurrent of dried herb, bloodiness, tang, dark fruit. Soulful and savory. Fascinating and long. Great — 15 days ago

Matt, Vino and 9 others liked this

E. Guigal

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2021

Really nice Crozes with those pepper and bacon notes you expect but plush black fruit forward too. Quite tight — I got the real experience at 2.5 hours open. — 12 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2014

Gpo 2 aguas Cuu con ludo — a month ago

Jan, Juan and 1 other liked this

M. Chapoutier

De l'Orée Ermitage Blanc Marsanne 2017

NY wine spectator event — a month ago

Juan, Shay and 7 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Helluva Marsanne score. Will seek out,

M. Chapoutier

Le Méal Blanc Hermitage Marsanne 2009

After the debacle of the 07 this offering was brilliantly executed. — 6 days ago

M. Chapoutier

Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah 1990

Earthy, a little gamey, smoky, animal/bacon fat, fruit is not quite as youthful as an identical bottle from a friend’s cellar tried last month, long, lingering finish, outstanding Hermitage, should continue to develop for another 5+ years!! — a month ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Kland, Dave and 9 others liked this
ESF

ESF

great pull

Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2022

Exceptional, the lightest hint of Syrah smoke, but a lot fruit forward blackberry and herbal bell pepper hints, loads of acidity, integrated tannins. — a month ago

Barbara Gazley
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Jay and Anthony liked this

Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Celebrating my Birthday last night with Roast Lamb. This was a deep crimson in colour - very dark for its age. Aromatics of blackberry, plum, mulberry and mocha. The palate is very Penfolds - black fruits, mocha and chocolate. Opulence and concentration are the key words. Never ponderous or over bearing. Palate staining intensity yet medium to full bodied weight. Great palate length and persistence finishing with supple seamless tannins. At least another 20 years in the drinking window - Penfolds say through to 2055!! Overall - one of the world’s great red wines in a superb vintage. — 3 days ago

Somm, Ray and 15 others liked this
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Congratulations Bob!!!
Andrew McIntyre

Andrew McIntyre

Bottle of Grange and roast lamb...heaven! Happy Birthday
Bob McDonald

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@Andrew McIntyre @Anthony De Blasi Thanks for your well wishes. These birthdays seem to come around more frequently. Always worth it when you can have an aged Grange!

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Offerus Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022

Probably from last Chambers sampler. 11/8/25 Cold Night. Very dark pour, potent scent out of bottle. Black fruits on nose. Moderate tannins. Solid sediments on second day. — 13 days ago

Château de Saint-Cosme

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2021

Fruity without being sweet. Elevated without being too much. — a month ago

Sarah Rainsberger
with Sarah