Domaine Des Pénitents Bleus

Domaine du Bel Air

Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2022

Medium purple in color; black cherries, plums, and dried herbs on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like violets, pomegranates, and wet slate with a long finish. I like it and Nellie does too. — 5 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Calera Wine Company

Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Dark fruits, even blueberries, some vanilla and a slight touch smoky on the nose. The attack is nice, round and gorgeous, nice volume and depth, medium-strong bodied with nicely textured tannins, very nice, only caveat for me is the finish that is a bit warm and high alcohol. 90-91

Fruits noirs et bleus, de la vanille et une touche fumée, l’attaque eat fort belle, ronde et expressive, beau volume et belle texture sur des tannins assez puissants, petite bemol pour moi est la finale un peu chaude. En effet, le vin fait 14.9% d’alcool.
— 3 years ago

Romain, Juan and 10 others liked this

Domaine de Bel Air

Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages Gamay

Got from Etcetera on Valencia during SiP. Best Beaujolais from quarantine so far — 4 years ago

Valérie Courrèges

Zinzolin Un Flot de Raisins Bleus 2020

A surprisingly delicate & joyful (declassed) Cahors from old vine Malbec aged in clay & concrete.
Blue fruit on the forefront with huckleberries, blueberries, a touch of blackberry. But there’s a darker, earthier undertone with turned earth, toast & blood .
On the palate it’s smooth & juicy with the tannins polished, juicy & not rustic at all.
Nice depth & energy and great drinkability!
Even better on day 2 with the purity of the fruit shining! Very, very food friendly and dangerously drinkable! A joyful discovery!
— 4 months ago

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Château Tour Saint-Christophe

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Blue and dark fruit with menthol, violets and slight notes of caramel and liquorice. That vivid and lush fruit is on thenpalate as well, a rich and full texture, envelopping and agreeable tannins make this wine approachable and impressive for that price, even if it’s not a grand right bank name.

Fruits noirs et bleus au nez, menthol, violettes et des notes légères de caramel et réglisse. En bouche ce fruit mur et éclatant se manifeste tout autant, une texture assez riche, pleine et des tannins enrobants et agréables. Impressionnant pour le prix sans être grand. 90-91
— 3 years ago

Bob, Jean-Philip and 16 others liked this
Mario Vaillancourt

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Very true, we had a glass left on day two and it was great @Rob Brobst III

Domaine Joseph Roty

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014

Pouring one out for Les Bleus.

Very fragrant. Silky, supple. Fruit & savory. Acid seems a little toned down this vintage and wine could use a touch more freshness. A really pretty wine regardless. Paired with mushroom risotto.
— a year ago

Juan, Paul and 10 others liked this

Domaine Ghislaine Barthod

Aux Beaux Bruns Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Terreux, fruits noirs et bleus, du poivre, une bouche magnifique, assez puissante et allant avec le style de la maison, intense et émergiqie mais avec une belle finesse, bel équilibre et une belle finale persistante. 93-94

Slightly earthy, dark and blue fruit, spices and pepper, fairly powerful palate, intense yet precise flavours, energy and yet finesse, nicely balanced with a long persistent and gorgeous finish.
— 2 years ago

Andrew, Brent and 12 others liked this

Alphonse Mellot

Les Pénitents Côtes de la Charité Pinot Noir

2015. Really surprised how smooth it was. Great taste and good value. — 4 years ago