Vanessa

9.2

In a word this wine is “intense”! It’s full bodied and high octane with ripe, juicy red and black fruit (red and black plum, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, mulberry), black licorice, earth, meat, leather, and sweet baking spice notes.

The medium acidity and deep concentration of aromas and flavors bring balance to the high alcohol (15.5% ABV); the tannins are smooth and supple. It has a lingering finish. — 16 days ago

with Deked1

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9.2

The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Tradition showcases lovely aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, grapefruit, lemon, orange peel, melon, vanilla and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, vibrant and framed by supple acidity, it can be drunk now but will also develop tertiary notes over the next couple of years. (Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous, June 2023) — 2 years ago

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9.2

Lurid magenta. Expansive aromas of mineral-tinged red berries, incense and cola, joined by a suave floral nuance as the wine opens up. Appealingly sweet and seamless on the palate, offering juicy raspberry, cherry, spicecake and candied licorice flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes smooth and long, with gentle tannins and lingering floral pastille and star anise notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2019)
— 5 years ago

Todd Anderson

9.3

Thoroughly enjoyed this classic CdP from a very dependable wine maker. Drink now — 4 months ago

Enrique

9.0

Aterciopelado, envolvente — a year ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Fantastic. Happy 50th Guangshan!!! — 4 years ago

with Mircea, Guangshan and 4 others

Donald Williams

9.4

Lovely Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect with the bouillabaisse. — 6 years ago

with Bonnie

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Very powerful aromatics. Needs a few more years to come around. — 5 months ago

Ally K

9.5

AK - 4.5
CK - 4.5 — a year ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

Very nice Sauternes with delightful balance of fruit, flowers, sweetness and unctuousness, plus sufficient acids to bring it all together. Quite a delicious sipper. This was the very last bottle of Sauternes I could find at my local BevMo in Santa Monica, and it was just a half bottle at that. I should really go back to the Wine House or Wally’s for my wine purchases but this tells me how under appreciated Sauternes is in the U.S. A pity.
I enjoyed the 2019 vintage with homemade chicken liver pâté on toasted brioche. — 3 years ago