Plan De Dieu

Domaine du Pegau

Plan Pegau Vin de France Red Rhone Blend

One of the best wines I've had in a while — a month ago

Château La Grâce Dieu

Les Menuts St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Excellent wine. Dark red fruit hint of tobacco and spices. — a year ago

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2002

4 left after this one. Following my plan of having one per year until complete. This has not changed much from 12 months ago. At its peak sitting on the plateau. Notes of dark chocolate, mocha and blackberry - the Penfolds DNA in essence. Tastes a lot younger than 20 years of age. Medium plus bodied with a savoury twist at the finish. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Shiraz. — 3 years ago

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Ron R

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I feel earlier vintages in late 90’s and early 2000’s were very strong in terms of QPR. I don’t buy this any more as I consider it too expensive (in the US) for the experience.
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Totally agree with you. Back in the day it was affordable.
Still enjoy drinking it.
Bob McDonald

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Yes Ron, sadly that seems to be the experience with all of Penfolds Cuvées. I remember at the Downs Club we sold 2 pallets of the 1990 Bin 389 (still drinking well today) for $12.50 per bottle.

Domaine Saint-Damien

Plan de Dieu Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend 2023

N: central coast nose a bit of candy.

P: candyish central coast fruit. Long. Juicy.

Grapevine 15.83 on 2
— 2 months ago

Ferraton Père & Fils

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2020

Serviceable. Heavier than my usual every day CDR. — 3 years ago

Château La Grâce Dieu

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

As much as I think French wines are overrated, this is a very good Bordeaux for the price — 4 years ago

Gabriel Meffre

"St. Mapalis" Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2023

Nose: cooking spices, peppers, dark berries.

Taste: nice acidity, peppers (dry, not sweet), savoury spices (I do get the paprika claimed on the label!), dark berries, beeswax. Not my preferred style but well made — and paired well with tacos! 89.
— 6 months ago

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Château La Grace Dieu des Prieurs

St. Émilion Grand Cru 2007

Rich and elegant. Such a nice find in an excellent wine list. — 4 years ago