RustyR

9.1

Blackberry but some greener notes. Floral with meaty notes nice acidity in mouth good structure offering long finish — a month ago

Scott Bristol

9.4

Very smooth with black cherry undertone. Zero acidity. Very good. — 10 months ago

with Courtney

Rob van Kalmthout

9.0

Excellent village from Marius Delarche. Fruity mores still there. Secondaire notes upcoming. Perfect timing for me — 2 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.4

Smooth, full bodied but elegant, mix of red and black fruit, baking spices, a little cola aroma, tannins fine and playing a background role. — 3 years ago

with Sam

RustyR

9.3

Open. Strawberries — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

This was a real treat after the Gentaz-Dervieux since Rene Rostaing is Marius Gentaz’s son-in-law. While the vineyards that belonged to Marius are now famously part of the Rostaing domaine, that vineyard goes to Rene’s Côte Brune; this is his Côte Blonde and arguably his most famous bottling. This 2004 pours a cloudy ruby with brambles, purple flowers, blood, dust and leather. Slightly rustic which is what I want from Rostaing. I love the individuality and how it paired with the Iberico pork cheek, mushroom ragu with lavender and thyme. Plenty of life left. Drink through 2034+. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now! — 2 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

Infanticide but still a nice cotton Charlemagne. Delarche is one of the true affordable grand crus, never outstanding, never a disappointment. 2021 will be very good — 8 months ago

Jess

9.3

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, clove, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, firm tannins. Yum!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — a year ago

Jay Eagan

9.7

Very enjoyablerhône with notes of red fruit — 2 years ago

with Kristine