John W

9.4

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, bell pepper, forest floor, herbs, and dark cherry. On the palate, blueberry, dark berry, cassis, pepper, spice, toasted oak, vanilla, chocolate, and a long finish. Full bodied, rich and balanced. — 4 days ago

Lara

9.8

Pais-Carinena 2020 — 6 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2020 vintage. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Basile Tesseron has done a great job at this Cru Classé and this 2020 is the best I have ever tasted. Blackberries, cassis and flowers. Juicy and focused, with lots of charm in a solid ripe tannic structure. Lovely finish with retronasal black fruit and minerality.Abv. 13,5%. As the estate was bought by the Lorenzetti family (Pédesclaux) I expect the quality to rise further in the future, so this is definitely an estate to watch. — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2019 vintage. Great, earthy, mocha nose. Medium body. 18% Cab, 18% Franc, 64% Merlot. Slightly dryer style. Obvious class afoot but not super-demonstrative. 940 cases made. Unfined and unfiltered. 11.15.24. — a month ago

Abbie mcAninch

9.0

A new friend advised me to try it because I love dry! It’s a great wine and very dry.
— 2 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

Nose has ripe plum, cedar shavings, dried blackberry, over-ripe black cherry, crushed black currant, menthol syrup and dried violets.

Palate has dried black currant, moist soil, cedar shavings, moist cigar, ripe blackberry, dried black cherry, rose hip tea with light tannins.

A beautiful cork, almost no soak; pulled clean with a standard screw. This is really in the zone tonight after a 6H decant. Drink 2022-2028 from proper storage.

Paired to Allen Bros USDA Prime Hanger with Dijon/Rosemary/Garlic/Lemon Zest marinade. Grilled to great 130° centers, 10m rise/rest to absolute perfection.
(I was honestly fighting with two cats to eat dinner tonight.) — 2 years ago

Paul J

9.4

Lovely gold color. Apples and minerality on the nose. Same on the palate with great depth. Medium plus finish. Nice fruit balanced with acidity. Very good! — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Claire Kniepp

9.0

This is one we should buy again! — a year ago

with Cory

Keith Crump

8.9

Substantial — 4 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.9

Such value ! Lemon , grapefruit , with good length — 4 years ago