Doug Powers

9.6

Absolutely sublime, redfruits, still shows lovely structure, suave flavors and super long, lingering finish, this is truly an amazing Rhône Syrah, one of the best I’ve ever had!! Fortunately I won the cork lottery on this bottle!! — 7 days ago

with Jim

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

Hol lee fahh this is great! — 10 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Was going to get the 2016 given I generally love that vintage across much of Europe but the somm talked me into the 2015 saying it was more open. He was right - this was delicious, and still traditional and “old school” with a restrained 13.5%. Tons of pepper and dark dark fruit with some olive. Very delicious with nice medium acid and a long finish. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

As Noël Verset started to divest in his vines, there were several producers who came away with some real treasures. The most famous was Franck Balthazar who was able to purchase Verset’s prized holdings in Chaillots. Perhaps less known is Auguste Clape also purchased some ex-Verset vines in the Sabarotte lieu-dit. The 1997 Clape pours a much deeper color, nearly opaque purple. Dense brambles with some black licorice, lavender pastilles and minerals. Somewhat reticent even at 25+ years old. The venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion helped coax this Clape from slumber though. Drinking well now but easily has the stuffing to see 2037 and possibly beyond. — 2 months ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Richness, bready and toasted pear. ? celery with vibrant acidity — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

From a small Champagne house, blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, pale lemon gold color with aromas of citrus, floral and biscuit notes, fine bubbles and light mousse. On the palate flavors of crisp apples, pear, peach and lemon notes, savory mineral and honey. Long ending with fruit and slight toasty biscuit character. — a year ago

April Moyer

9.5

Smooth, not too sweet — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Another producer to inherit some vineyards from Verset was Thiérry Allemand who purchased Noëls holdings in Reynard. That vineyard is the cornerstone for this wine. The 1999 Allemand “Reynard” is still full of fresh brambles, some cow pasture, and beautiful purple flowers. It’s sanguine with inorganic earth and gentle spices. Bangin’ with venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion. This is gorgeous and should be outstanding through 2040+. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes, aged on lees for 9 months. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lemon citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, chalky, vivid acidity and ends with mineral spice. Nice! — 8 months ago

Jeanette Bangs

9.0

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