Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Clear, pale ruby in color with a hint of garnet; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary aromas of cherries, hibiscus, leather, and cured meat; on the palate, dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary flavors of raspberries, strawberries, black tea, and clay pots with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. There's a bitter flavor that is a little out of balance. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. Definitely needs to breath. — 6 months ago

with Nellie

Alan Snitow

8.9

Shut down right now — 7 months ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

By the glass with other fascinating original authentic wine pet Nat pêne des , chenin South africa ,,Jacquere de savoi skin contact ECT - Sophia great sommelier — 8 months ago

John Osgood

9.2

Such a great wine. Year after year. — 8 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2021 pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium plus viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe red and black fruit: Morello cherry, raspberries, pomegranate, roses, fresh asphalt, talcum powder, dry green herbs, gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and a touch savory. In general, the 2021’s are strutting at this early stage and it’s hard to say if they will shut down like the 2010 and 2013 vintage or keep delivering the goods like the 2016 vintage. Regardless, the future is long and bright. Drink now with patience and through 2061. — 10 months ago

Mathew

9.1

Should have opened it early and decanted - or better yet, hid it under a floorboard for a good ten plus years. Tightly wound tannins which come out swinging. Yet, with hints of the promised land to come in its youthful (?) bluster. — 3 years ago

Mo

9.0

More in alignment with WS review: “Cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors mark this perfumed red. Racy and elegant, with defining acidity. Persistent finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,300 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.” — Bruce Sanderson… Versus WE: “Like a garden at twilight, this Barbera lifts with violets and lavender before diving into a pool of plums and boysenberries, kissed by fresh herbs. The palate mirrors this purple-fruited dance with juicy precision. Give it a slight chill and watch it become the life of the party.” — Jeff Porter. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Blend of 80% Arneis, 10% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon, lemon yellow color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral notes. On the palate flavors of pear, green apple and lemon citrus with lively acidity, honey and blossom notes. Medium savory finish ending with nutty citrus and floral mineral character. — 7 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Zesty fresh young white, a proper palate pleaser — 8 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

With our friends in Como, thats a great classical Barolo to decant a few hours before the meal or to wait still another 7 to 10 years. — a year ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

JKT

9.0

Very nice as noted previously, it’s got that Nebbiolo weight that floats. — a year ago

Bart Bartlett

9.0

It's a fantastic blend that starts blackberry and plum fruit forward. There's a nice salt and earthy finish. — a year ago

with Jennifer

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily Nebbiolo with small amounts of Barbera (10%) and Dolcetto (5%) blended in. Medium pink color. Aromas of white flowers, rose petals and raspberry. The bold palate notes red berries, pomegranate and cherry with a hint of saline on the finish. Nicely balanced and an easy drink. Very food friendly. Bright, crisp and fresh. Another great way to enjoy the Nebbiolo grape. — 3 years ago

Elmars

8.9

As suggested by “Martinelli,” I sampled a novel grape variety from Piedmont. Initially characterized by its tannic and acidic profile, the grape exhibited a remarkable transformation, achieving a more harmonious balance over time. — 6 months ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.1

This is great for the price. With steak — 7 months ago

Dave

9.1

Is Vajra not the best value in the world? It's cheaper than the Snoop Dogg wine at Walgreens. Always pleasing.
Listening to Gerry Mulligan — 7 months ago

Cathy Levy

9.0

Lovely Dolcetto, very drinkable now.
Vajra rarely disappoints. — 8 months ago

Jennifer Wright

9.0

High alcohol, low tannins, excellent fruit and body, needed decanting, better the next day. — 10 months ago

Brian S

9.2

Dried strawberry, rose petal, blood orange peel oil. — a year ago

Shay A

9.3

@Delectable Wine : This is Domaine Les Monts Fournois’s Vallée 75 Mois de Cave - Premier Cru NV de Luxe. I didn’t see it in the database.

From winemaker Juliette Alips (Louis Latour, GD Vajra, Louis Roederer), cousin of the Bereche brothers (who are helping consult).

I love any and all things by Bereche, so when this new producer became available to try, I bought this as well as the vintage Grand Cru Cramant (which I posted a month or two ago).

As the name suggests, this receives 75 months on the lees. Base 2015, disgorged Sept ‘22. Blend of Pinot Noir (70%), Chardonnay (20%), and Pinot Meunier (10%). What I enjoyed about this over the Cramant was how Bereche-like it was. Powerful, beautifully ripe, textural as expected from the extended lees contact. Spiced golden apple, Mirabelle, layers of ripe and exotic yellow fruit before channeling the darker red berry fruit. Kiss of toast and sea spray at the finish. Wears its 5.5g/l dosage really well. I enjoyed this quite a bit. 93+ — 3 years ago