Jay Kline

9.6

Popped and poured but not something I would recommend. The 2017 Cuvée Réservée benefited from some time in the decanter and the Cuvée Laurence would enjoy the same. However, a decanter we had not; nor was the setting appropriate. And while I wouldn’t have described this as shy upon opening, it certainly went from strength to strength with exposure to air and by the last glass, this was sensational. Beautiful dark bramble fruit, salmiakki, black pepper, red flowers, bacon fat, garrigue, old wood, and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long lasting and ever so sexy. As a reminder, no “Cuvee da Capo” was made in 2017 so there’s no wonder why this is special. Drink now through 2042. — 7 days ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.5

Double magnum — 2 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

Baked apples, honey and orange peel. Delicate acidity...very nice! — 2 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.8

Fabulous CNP. Medium to full bodied, highly perfumed, garrigue, strawberry and raspberry, very smooth and elegant. Predominantly Grenache. — 24 days ago

Brad Kalish

9.5

J/h. Excellent — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Double Magnum — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

[60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre] The extra Mourvèdre in this cuvée vs. the Maclura shows with some wild herbs, gaminess and extra structure, soft Grenache redfruits and dark Syrah fruit also show, I prefer this to the Maclura, though both are quite good, glad I have a few more of each cuvée!! — 3 months ago

with Jim

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Solid CdR, reb berry, cherry and plum, red licorice, garrigue, silky and goes down easy — a month ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2022. Picked to pair with the trout with saffron nage, and it was fantastic. Loved the wine as it opened up but it was gone too quickly. — a month ago

Bart Bartlett

9.1

A zesty refreshing start to this blend that gives way to very smooth salt and rich olive oil finish. — 2 months ago

with Jennifer