Ericsson

9.5

This wine comes from a time when natural wine was still a revolution, not a trend. Foillard, one of the Gang of Four, took Gamay to wild, expressive heights with deep structure and an earthy sensuality which entices any wine lover. Twenty years later this wine is a testament of passion; on the palate the wine is so harmonious it decimates in your mouth like the most beautiful time lapse you’ve ever seen! Great wine. — 5 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Aromas of leather, tree bark and black fruits. A rich and powerful ultra savoury wine with ripe black fruits, a dash of black pepper and fading raspberry- silky intensity. Works perfectly with BBQ Lamb Chops. Still going strong at 18 years from a good year in Bandol. The following night - consistent notes. Predominantly Mourvèdre in the blend together with Grenache and Cinsault I believe but not sure of the exact percentages. In 2004 it was 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. — 19 days ago

romo

9.2

Earthy and tense with dried leaves and old board game. Life. — a month ago

Tom Garland

9.4

+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A wonderful dark ruby red color. On the nose: jammy plum/dark cherry, floral, graphite, sandalwood, crushed stone. Taste: drinking great...silky, opulent, balanced wine with blackberry jam, cherry, earth, currants, and a peppery, saline-mineral long dry finish. YUM! — a day ago

with Brenda

Conrad Green

9.4

Bright lemonade, notes, chalk, zesty. An oily texture with hints of lime, slate and a sweetness. Surprisingly approachable given its age and great balance and definition. Long and delicious. From mag. — 3 days ago

Steve Medbery

9.6

Outstanding Chateauneuf, Cherry, leather, cinnamon, licorice cocoa. Medium body. Evaluated with 2 hours of decanting. — 8 days ago

Billy L.

9.3

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2nd Best 🍾 today Cheers🥂 — 3 days ago

with Laura

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

So this is not exactly Elizabeth. It is the same fruit that goes into the Elizabeth, but they made it only as a vintage. They did not put the Elizabeth name on it. There reason is, they believed it wouldn’t last two generations.

As a vintage, it is better than their N/V but not up to most Elizabeth’s I’ve had. However, it is about half the price of Elizabeth w/o less than half the quality.

It was a bit better than 93, 93.4 so I rounded down. — 9 days ago

Billy L.

9.4

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Best 🍾 Champagne on the Day! Cheers🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 3 days ago

with Laura

Phil Kessling

8.9

Drinks like aged Burg. Not fruit forward at all. Has really aged well. — 17 days ago