Stefan Dolhain

9.5

The 2016 Couvent des Jacobins starts to deliver, even if it is nowhere near its peak. Long time in the shadow of the excellent 2015, it shows now that it is in the same league. Totally outperforming fellow Cru Classé Château Laroze 2016 tasted alongside, with more depth and freshness. — 2 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2019 vintage. Another great value from this Listrac estate. Dark red. Black fruit, less oaky compared to the 2018. Good concentration, a more extracted style compared to fellow Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Lilian Ladouys 2019 (Saint-Estephe) tasted alongside, but excellent value at 11(!) euros. — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Had this on Sunday with Roast Pork which was a great match. 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% other varieties. Plum, raspberry and garrigue. Prior notes indicated notes of Brett. This bottle might have a small influence but a long way off bandaid and down the sink. I think I was influenced by my fellow judges at the Toowoomba Wine Show judges dinner last year - some of whom delight in picking the smallest shred of Brett and declare the wine blacklisted. I would hate to be a Somm serving these chaps. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

Dinner with a fellow Chevalier after waiting out the full regime of vaccinations...notes possibly, scores honestly. — 4 years ago

Willem Booij

9.2

Promising BDX fellow! — a year ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

This was fascinating, but ultimately was not a wine I liked. Sure the nose was complex with notes of sous bois, incense, prunes, dried roses, soya sauce, and touch of musk, but the palate proved to be less digestible for me. I believe it was the combination of rather rough tannins, heavy earthiness, and a hint of discernible volatile acidity that didn’t quite work. Possibly in a dumb phase or even a little compromised by less-than-ideal storage (fruit profile does feel a touch advanced and some orange hues observed). Notably, my fellow lunchers seemed to enjoy the wine. — 2 years ago

Paul J

9.5

Can’t recall why I ever stopped buying this, as it’s amazing!! Another example of fellow Americans drinking their wines too young.

Medium gold color. One of the best Chard noses ever! Reminds me of high end white burgundies! Wine is well balanced between butter and citrus. Could use more depth and a longer finish, but awesome on a lovely Memorial Day!! — 3 years ago

with Brooke

Joshua House

9.2

Naughty little syrup - literally roaming in the barrel. Perfect with large small plates and fellow Vikings — 2 years ago

with Pete

Bob McDonald

9.5

Smells and looks exactly like a good Langhe. Brick red with aromas of dried cherry, menthol, mint and other herbs. Medium weight palate - M plus tannins; M plus acid - typical again. As good as anything I’ve had as a Rosso from Piedmont. Myself and fellow judges made this the Grand Champion of the Toowoomba Wine Show in 2019. Also Trophy, best other variety red, 2018 Adelaide Hills Wine Show. Have written previously about Steve Pannell’s expertise with alternative varieties. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Dinner with a fellow Chevalier after waiting out the full regime of vaccinations...notes possibly, scores honestly. — 4 years ago