Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Château de Camarsac – Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2020
Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
From the Thierry Lurton family, this Grand Vin de Bordeaux red is a Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc, crafted in a rustic and approachable style. Typical of regional Bordeaux, it’s designed for value and everyday enjoyment, showing honest character rather than polish.

Aromas & Flavors
Red currant, blackberry, and plum, joined by earthy notes, light spice, and a touch of tobacco. A rustic edge gives it regional charm.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, firm but easy tannins. Rustic and earthy, with freshness and a casual finish — classic regional Bordeaux.

Food Pairings
Great with charcuterie, roast chicken, pizza, or bistro fare. Perfect for a weekday table wine.

Verdict
A rustic, everyday Bordeaux red — casual, earthy, and satisfying in its honest simplicity. 🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
Château de Camarsac dates back to the 14th century and was once linked to the Black Prince during the Hundred Years’ War. Today, under Thierry Lurton, it continues to produce approachable, everyday Bordeaux with deep historic roots. — 8 days ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Never linked volcanic soil with Hungary but here we are. Fantastic! — 2 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

The new Viñedo Singular geographical indication designates wines from particular vineyards or estates and is directly linked to the terroir, which it aims to identify and valorise on the label, tied to the quality requirement that they be excellent wines. Requirements
1. Grapes coming exclusively from a plot or plots that constitute the Viñedo Singular.
2. Vinification, ageing, storage and bottling within the same winery.
3. Minor geographical unit that can comprise a single or several cadastral plots.
4. Minimum age of the vineyard:
5. Evidence, by means of any legally valid title, of having had the exclusive use of the production of the viñedo singular for a minimum period of 10 years without interruption.
6. Maximum production: 5,000 kg/ha for red varieties and 6,922 kg/ha for white varieties.
7. Maximum grape-to-wine ratio: 65%.
8. Specific Grape Grower’s Card.
Growing practices
1. The viñedo singular must be balanced and have limited vigour. During the grape ripening stage, canopy growth should cease completely.
2. Only a single tipping is permitted.
3. Harvested manually. — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. Tasted after 2.5 hours open at approx 50 degrees and 60 degrees. Medium/medium heavy body. Big, light toast oak influence paired with slightly overripe red delicious apple, hints of citrus and pear. Searched so hard (without success) for mineral influences that I nearly changed my profession on Linked In to "prospector/miner." Usually enjoy most white efforts from this producer. This particular one seemed to be in a state of transition. Would like to taste again in a year-two years to taste the metamorphosis. 08.01.25. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Made by some guy by the name of Luc Morlet. Bigg, dark, dense fruit with substantial mid-palate and appropriate tannins on the finish. Fairly smooth ride without speed bumps throughout. 04.27.25. — 5 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Blinded, everyone agreed this was Burgundian but had their own ideas on village, vintage, and producer. No one figured out it was from Vosne - perhaps it just lacked the hallmark perfume and exoticism one might think of in Vosne (once more, the fallacy of generalisation in wine). MR was spot on with vintage though, and he was insistent about it due to that touch of austerity in the finish he typically finds in 08’s. As for producer, only MJ thought of Cathiard once the village was established. I was tossing between Mugneret-Gibourg (KP rebuts not sexy enough) and Meo (again KP rebuts not bright enough). What a tough blind by KP!

The wine itself was powerful and concentrated, with lots of mid-palate density, yet as MR observed, a tight finish. Flavours-wise, it featured heaps of red and black fruits (leaning more towards the latter) and some noticeable oak (though not decadent - nice quality!), as well as some earth and meat which probably threw me off in the blind. Having said that, the Vosne origin may have been linked to via the finish which had ample spice notes. A silky texture, lovely mineral undertow and tight acidity wraps up the wine. Really excellent wine but the pieces have yet to fall together to maximise drinkability. One to keep your hands off for now. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Fruit comes from the coolest coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Ruby with rich berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, strawberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, long finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Very nice, drink now & over next 5 years. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Piña Cellars Chardonnay 2019
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A very small-production Chardonnay sourced from the Low Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, located next to the historic Muir-Hanna Vineyards (once linked to the famed 1976 Paris Tasting winner). Only a few hundred cases are made each year, making it one of Piña’s rarest bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Rich and concentrated, showing layers of orchard fruits (white peach, pear, apricot) with accents of honeysuckle, hazelnut, and brioche. Subtle baking spice and mineral notes weave in, reflecting both terroir and oak aging.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with a creamy, satiny texture, balanced by refreshing acidity that keeps the palate lively. The finish is long and elegant, carrying flavors of stone fruit, nuts, and citrus zest.

Winemaking Notes
Crafted in a Burgundian-inspired style with extended élevage in French oak barrels (including new oak). The result is a Chardonnay that balances opulence with restraint, with the capacity to age several more years.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with buttery lobster, roast chicken, creamy risottos, or brie and hazelnut cheese plates. Its freshness also makes it a great companion to lighter dishes like seared scallops or grilled peaches.

Verdict
An exceptional Napa Chardonnay with historic vineyard lineage and precision winemaking. Rich, complex, and cellar-worthy, yet ready to impress right now. A showstopper in Piña’s small but mighty portfolio. — 4 months ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Between partial carbonic maceration and oak aging. The perfect expression of Beaujolais-bourguignon gamay. Airy and concentrated mouth, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), gourmet bubble gum, even regressive. More serious spicy notes perfectly balance the bouquet, linked by herbal peppery notes. One of the basics to me. Exactly the kind of wine you find as a buddy.

Entre macération carbonique partielle et élevage en fût. L’expression parfaite du gamay Beaujolais-bourguignon. Bouche aérienne et concentrée, fruits rouges (fraise, framboise, cerise), bubble-gum gourmand, voir régressif. Des notes plus sérieuses épicées équilibrent parfaitement le bouquet, liaison générale constituées par les notes herbacées et poivrées. L’un des fondamentaux. Exactement le genre de vin que tu retrouves comme un bon copain. — 3 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.2

Wow! Great experience with this wine rarely tasted so old... clear tileed dress. After two hours in a carafe it completely fills the glass, the palate and the sinuses. A paradoxical mixture of aerial lightness (bright notes of strawberry and flowers) and a feeling of power linked to tight tannins of great persistence. Winning combination with a Saint-Félicien cheese and fresh baguette.

Wow! Superbe expérience avec ce vin rarement dégusté si vieux... la robe tuilée claire. Après deux heures en carafe il remplit totalement le verre, le palais et les sinus. Un mélange paradoxal de légèreté aérienne (notes vives de fraise et fleurs) et sensation de puissance liée à des tanins serrés d’une grande persistance. Combinaison gagnante avec un st Felicien et baguette fraîche. — 4 years ago