Andrea Watt

9.0

Simple and clean with pear, lemon, and cream. — 6 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

It’s a night of first year consecutive decades, 90 & 80. Enjoyed in reverse order

From the same technical team as Leoville Las Cases.

Another great Clyde Beffa direct purchase from the Chateau or Negociant.

Still ripe older Bordeaux fruits with smoothed out lead pencil. Blackberries, black raspberries that lean into pudding, black plum, darkest, cooked cherries, raspberries edges, baked rhubarb and hues of poached strawberries. There is nothing that bites back. Dark chocolate, smooth mocha, caramel, soften baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin, old tobacco w/ ash, used leather, dry top soil, limestone powder, black licorice to anise, dry river stone, fresh & withering dark, red flowers, amazing, rainfall acidity and a well; balance, structured, knitted and smartly polished finish that lasts 90 seconds.

Steak slow cooked in the oven at graduating low heats and then seared at 1300 degrees, 30, 30, 30 & 30. .

“The Truth is Inside” is an expression about the very bottom of a bottle of wine. Tannin soaked & it never lies. Typically the best part of the bottle. 93 that lands 94 in truth. I always leave two-three inches of wine in bottle just because it is always slightly better than the rest of the bottle. It is more concentrated. — 2 years ago

romo

9.0

Simple, satisfying. — 3 years ago

Paul Benson

9.3

Very smooth flavorful Pinot noir. Good vanilla notes. Great inexpensive table wine. — 4 years ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.1

Very nice surprise for me given my expectations were low for this generic high priced Burgundy. But we were aurprised by the generius red fruit, cherries, nice depth and volume, good acidity and silky tannins with a decent finish in terms of length and flavor. Well balanced and even if the price tag is high, there was some wine in there. Gorgeous. Our son’s dog named “Pinot, (yeah we are passionate about anything that is Pinot) seems to appreciate also.

Une belle surprise, mes attentes n’étaient pas hautes pour ce Bourgogne générique mais le vin nous a surpris par sa profondeur, son fruit rouge généreux, cerises entre autres, sa matière, un beau volume, une belle acidité et des tannins soyeux, une finale de belle longueur pour l’appellation. Très bel équilibre et bien au-dessus d’un simple générique. Bien sur c’est pas donné mais au moins il y avait du vin. Très jolie bouteille. 91-92
— 5 years ago

Toku Saito

9.0

Smooth and simple taste, a little bit dry and subtle earthy flavor. — 7 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2019 vintage. Cantemerle is very reliable, and so is the second wine. Great value, and a good, more simple introduction to the grand vin. — 5 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Champagne has gotten expensive lately. This is no different. But, it is my go to N/V Rosé. Seems I’m still willing to pay the large increase for it.

Tis the season for garden tomatoes. So great with Burrata topped with olive oil & Tondo balsamic, (find it, the best), basil, served on olive oil brushed, broiled crostini’s made from Simple Sourdough made by Companion Bakery. From 375ml. — 3 years ago

John Willison

9.0

Fan of oysters. Fan of this wine. Simple at its core. Mineral and citric. Good in a simple way. — 3 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Bright and balanced. While it might be seen as simple, it tasted correct and delicious. — 4 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

8.9

Première fois avec Pataille, je l’ai trouvé bien mais sans plus. Fruits rouge acidulé, très simple, mais bonne buvabilité. — 5 years ago

Yuichi KINO

9.0

Earthy simple, lovely. 2013 vintage at 2020. — 6 years ago

George Doolan

9.0

Racy, good energy. Sometimes simple juice hits the spot. — 7 years ago

jochen rueckert

9.0

Vwey fruity for mas coutelou — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Truth & Valor – Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Paso Robles – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Paso Robles’ warm climate and calcareous soils make it a hotspot for bold, plush Cabernets. Truth reflects the authenticity of the vineyard, while Valor honors the winemaker’s courage to let terroir shine with minimal intervention.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe blackcurrant, blackberry jam, and plum dominate, accented by mocha, vanilla, and baking spice from oak. Subtle notes of dried sage and graphite bring a savory undertone beneath the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and plush, with generous tannins wrapped in a velvety texture. Balanced by moderate acidity, the finish is long, ripe, and polished.

Food Pairings
Best with grilled ribeye, smoky BBQ brisket, or lamb chops. Also pairs beautifully with hearty pasta dishes or a wedge of aged Gouda.

Verdict
A bold yet polished Paso Robles Cabernet. Fruit-forward, structured, and satisfying — a wine that wears its California sunshine with pride. 🍷cheers! — 9 months ago

Michelle M

9.1

Nice spiced berry nose of blackberry bramble, blueberry with notes of char, clove, and hints of brown sugar in the bouquet. Soft and smooth blackberry galette with weak black tea and a subtle spice on a medium long finish. Better on the second day, still holding up on the third. Great value, would buy again.
— 4 years ago

Eric Jasso

9.2

Top notch simple chard. Smooth buttery body with inoffensive finish. Some floral notes without too much oak. Very quaffable. — 4 years ago

Emme Osborne

8.9

Great merlot good price and high quality. I really enjoyed this with pasta and also drinking on its own. Smooth and simple — 6 years ago

Erin gregory

8.9

Smooth & clean. Good inexpensive bottle. Perfect for a week night — 7 years ago

Stephen Sasaki-Perez

9.0

lemon, also malic pear, green apple but yellow grannysmith if that's a thing. Simple and decent finish but tasty — 7 years ago