Bob McDonald

9.2

Quite a pale crimson - a very Burgundian colour. Noticeable notes of garrigue - rosemary and thyme, also dried plum. Ultra savoury on the M+ intensity palate but quite light in palate weight, in fact probably the lightest weight CdP I’ve probably ever had. Finishing with fine dry tannins. Light and flavoursome - still very enjoyable. — a year ago

Andrew Liguori

9.1

Rustic. Dried cherries/cranberries, lots of tomato leaf, and dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, marjoram). Great with a pappardelle pork bolognese — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 1997 | awesome refined Chenin Blanc | deep mahony colour. overturned honey jar. I have never had a disappointing Pierre Bise | paired with poached pears in thyme syrup with rosemary cream and walnuts — 4 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.4

Brilliant, fascinating nose. Almost devoid of fruit, yet so enticing!
Dried rosemary, lavender, fennel, floral. Some dark, creamy black fruit, baked earth, some leather. And continues to evolve in the Glas. Precise, fresh, beautiful!!
On the palate - fresh, polished yet with such depth & character. The quality of the tannins is mind blowing. So polished, so fine yet monumental at the same time. And in this frame - juicy, fresh, floral acidity and just a touch of black fruit. Brilliant, quirky, bordering on profound, and so delicious at the same time. What a wine!!! — 2 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.5

Insane complexity. Bacon cheeseburger in a glass. Dark fruit, with hints of fig, rosemary, and mushroom sauvage. Strong bacon, savoury meat character. Med/full but not in any way heavy. Complete, and drinking beautifully. Will go forever, but singing now. — 3 years ago

with Racquel

Andrew Lohse

9.3

Red and black fruit, sage, thyme, rosemary, cocoa, underbrush, blood, iron. Serious sophistication on the palate—seamless structure and an herbal quality, deeply savory, almost like black tea. Oak worked in flawlessly. More grace than power. Mint, purple flowers — 4 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.1

Gorgeous ripe black/red fruit with dried thyme/rosemary/tomato leaf/black tea, acid and tannin both elevated and well balanced and long finish. Paired great with homemade lasagna.... — 4 years ago

with Ryan and Michael

David Kline

9.5

Jamaica allspice submerged in black cherry, black raisin, African violets, red roses, cooked poppyseed, grilled, wine marinated steak with rosemary garnish. The palate is silky with medium mouthfeel and stealthy tannic hooks are whisked away like burrs and prickles on a satin sock. Sweet Connecticut wrap of tobacco is assisted by a minute mocha and black peppercorn. This took a while to open, surprisingly, but well worth the wait!


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Willem Booij

9.3

This is a “Tig” in it’s prime, wel aged and a real charmeur! De lady of this house loved it and that’s always a good sign. Nice developed tannins with some silky chocolate and mokka, dark ripe forest fruit and some classic dried herbs like rosemary and thyme. You can easily drink a bottle but I keep a half for later. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Wild herbs and garrigue aromas, clean, dark fruits with lavender, thyme and some rosemary flavors, classic CdP, not too heavy nor overripe, an old school from the days before luxury cuvees and overripe CdPs, love what Laurent is doing!! — 4 years ago

with Jim