Great nose and showing signs of maturity. Lurid aromas of red berry fruit, smoked meat, granite, herbs and smoke. Really gorgeous nose. Unreal terroir expression and so so vivid. Brilliant. 9.7 nose. Palate is ripe and juicy with terrific freshness and purity and all red fruits. Maybe a hint of cassis. Such freshness and energy here. Long finish. — 4 months ago
Muscadet of the Alps! Nose is wet hay, wild flowers, minerals, some underarm and more. So complex and expressive. Palate is super juicy and has huge acid and energy but also a pillowy texture and terrific fruit intensity. Long and so pretty. Let’s see what air does. This has gained lovely richness with air. Still a 9.3 but love that contrast with the acids. Also killer finesse. Close to a 9.4. — 8 months ago
We drank the 1993 (the year we were married) for Valentine’s Day. it was amazing. The fruit and acidity were still there but surrounded by the earthiness you only get with a burgundy. This was my last and I am sad because it still has years to go — 9 months ago
Rich, ripe and rustic — 5 months ago
Smooth and clean Syrah at a great price. — 4 months ago
Very youthful — 8 months ago
Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — 2 years ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
One of the most underrated loire Chenins! Delicious. — 3 months ago