A bit creamy — 2 years ago
Rich and elegant. Such a nice find in an excellent wine list. — 3 years ago
Un bon blanc pour accompagner les huîtres de la cousinade ! — 3 months ago
Excellent wine. Dark red fruit hint of tobacco and spices. — 7 months ago
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
On the nose, this is subtle cranberry... On the palate, it's cranberry, cherry, red plum... Dense tannin here but no sharp edges... A tinge on graphite here too, but in the distance... The whole package seems soft... Not so complex overall. Medium-long length on the finish. Nice. — 4 months ago
Good concentration. Jam mixed with black fruits and cherry. Sweet and spices. Good match with spicy Chinese food. Chateau Saint Jean Plan de Dieu @, , 241004 — 9 months ago
Serviceable. Heavier than my usual every day CDR. — 3 years ago
As much as I think French wines are overrated, this is a very good Bordeaux for the price — 4 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Gabriel Meffre ‘Saint Mapalis’
Côtes du Rhône Villages – Plan de Dieu AOC,
GSM Blend (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre)
A textbook Rhône blend with soul and structure. From the historic Plan de Dieu terroir, this well-balanced GSM opens with enticing aromas of blackberry, earthy undertones, and a whisper of garrigue.
On the palate: Lush layers of black fruit, liquorice, and subtle spice carry through to the finish. The texture is soft, round, and delicate, yet the wine still shows the distinctive Rhône character you’d expect from a higher-tier cuvée.
Mouthfeel: Polished, silky, and balanced, ready to drink now with no need to wait.
Value alert: Punches well above its price point, tastes like it should cost twice as much.
A perfect match for grilled meats, herbed lamb, or a cozy night in.
Cheers to Rhône elegance without breaking the bank!
— 3 days ago