Shay A

9.3

Had this a few times, but I was finally able to sit down and analyze it over an evening. Their only cuvée produced in 2014.

Upfront, rollercoaster aromatics initially…rich, then mellowed out with an hour of air. After a few hours of air, a much more ripe CdP profile came out. Great bridge wine from Cali GSMs to bigger CdPs. Deep red in the glass with aromatics of fig, brambly red and black fruits. On the palate, big but not unbalanced. No trace of brett. Soft fig, muddled underripe black cherry, garrigue (smoked herbs); lengthy finish. Kiss of black pepper. Big Grenache vibe here. Lovely with air. Probably best in the near term based on the fruit forward structure. — 7 months ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

Still has some freshness and vibrancy left. Gorgeous fruit, well balanced silky tannins. Outstanding wine — 6 years ago

Luis Gimenez

9.2

Light mouth feel, pleasant tannins and leather combination. Plums and apples with come cherry notes — 7 years ago

with Luis

Carlo Maria Rossotto

9.1

Great choice on United to Rome. Perfect for vegetables julienne — a year ago

S.R.Alexander

9.2

Love a good halfie! Revised up from a 9.0. Showing so much more earthiness and class than the last flamboyant Janasse or Julienne I had. — 4 years ago

Robert Munroe

9.0

Not quite as good as I thought it would be but, still great. — 6 years ago

Stefano Ravanini

9.5

Sapidità intensa. Ideale con crudité di pesce. Penso in particolare a scampi. Ottimo anche con la julienne di seppie con verdure, lenticchie e bottarga che ho mangiato stasera. — 8 years ago

with Luca

Mark Rosse

9.3

At 15% very savory with a bit more elegant bouquet than the 2000 Vieux Telegraph side by side — 2 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

Crazy good. Loads of dried fruit but somehow still very vinous and primary. Would love to see this in 10 years. So very much 'grenache' — 5 years ago

with Ben and Lee

Narelle Burke

9.5

An amazing red wine with our Italian...needs time to berate, absolutely amazing! — 6 years ago