Ira Schwartz

9.1

When you see DRC on the label it’s difficult not to have preconceptions. The nose pops with red cherries ,stems and spice. The palate is hit with weighty red and black fruit which carries a healthy dose of acid. Surprisingly lacked the complexity and finish I was hoping for from a vintage like this let alone the producer. — 16 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

La pauleee todd — 19 days ago

Ira Schwartz

9.0

M-G wines are always elegant and this was no exception. Spice , red fruit, flowers and nicely integrated oak. — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.8

A pair of 99’s where the RSV was one of the top of the night among some greats — 20 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2010 vintage. Nice fill and perfect cork. Decanted with very minimal sed. Still vibrant color a shade below ruby red. Tasted 5 mins and 30 mins after decanting. Nose slightly dirtier than expected after the funk blew off 10 mins post-decant. Medium body. Two other participants involved in tasting this mentioned a banana note, which I got after a bit of searching. It was far from a Hefeweizen gimme to be sure. Was honestly captivated by a clarion bell of exquisite, red fruit tartness at the top of the middle palate that set and reset my experience throughout at every sip. 02.22.25. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Unfortunately I do not have much experience with St Vivant😉.My nose is assaulted by waves of red fruit, earth, roses and lots of spice. In the mouth juicy waves of red and black cherries are cut short by firm tannins.
Lots of hints, but no conclusions. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

The 2009 “Aux Brulées” pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red fruits: Strawberries, blackberries, red flowers, smoked and spiced meat, minerals and fine wood. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. I found this to be relatively quiet compared to some of the other bottles we enjoyed on a night of really exceptional wine. I doubt it will be losing steam anytime in the immediate future. Drink now through 2039. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

My first time tasting this producer, I would be lying if I said I did not have very high expectations. Scents of earth , flowers, spice and oak. As one would expect from this vintage fruit but it is not overdone that is joined at the hip with some serious mineral overtones. I have no clue what this sells for at the cellar door but secondary prices have to be based on one thing, scarcity. — a month ago

carl thornblade

9.3

Nice funky and forestry aromatics which faded after 3 hours. Taste reminded me of a Sonoma Pinot. Complex. Smooth and silky. — 25 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Charles noellat y marie mugneret — 21 days ago