Ming L

9.3

This 25-year old really is a testament to the power and longevity of Tannat.

A bouquet of stewed blackberries, dried figs, and prunes mingling with tobacco leaf, leather, and hint of barnyard. subtle waft of black dark cocoa as well. On the palate the bold structure remains mostly intact. Bright acidity adds intensity. The finish is long, candied and savory. — 14 days ago

Doug Powers

9.3

[80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon] Leather, forest floor, maybe a little Brett, excellent structure and depth, despite its age, seems like it can easily age another 10-15 years, long, lingering finish, excellent Madiran! — 4 months ago

with Jim

John Bratincevic

9.0

Dense, tannic, medium weight texture, good acidity, a little stony earth and funk. Tastes Italian, but less rustic than that implies. A little on the simple side but tastes good wine for grownups. I imagine it could age a lot. 90. — 5 months ago

Graham Ball

9.0

Deep, Complex and Smooth... the 2017 vintage is very satisfying. — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 1998 | 26 years old and still going strong. Has for certain a life ahead. Still black summerfruit in smell. — 4 months ago

Daniele Cuzin

8.9

2011 vintage on July 2024. Strong and good. Paired with local grilled pork sausages. In K — 10 months ago

Andrew Mueller

9.0

I’ve tried excellent Tannats from South America, and this one is just as great. Full bodied, deep red color yet gentle acidity on the tongue. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 2018. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.2

This is very similar to Les Jardins Philosophiques from the sister property Bouscasse, with a bit more nutty lightly oxidative notes that almost points you to Jura Blanc. Textured body contrasts the crisp acidity nicely.
Usually a blend of Petit Courbu and Petit Manseng, but the back label shows 100% Petit Courbu for 2015. This will cruise for another 5-8 years. — 4 months ago

Mika Engblom

9.4

Brilliaint balance, 2001 vintage — 4 months ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

One of my favourite price/pleasure ratios in Madiran, which is more on this year.

L’un de mes rapports prix/plaisir préféré en Madiran, qui plus sur cette année. — 2 years ago