David Kline

9.5

Rim to rim no waver. Slightest bricking. Nose of earth, chocolate, cedar, violet. Palate showing grainy tannins and bing cherry shrouded in black currant with red currant emergent. Black mushrooms have a showy cameo with a chocolate-tobacco high kick. The wine is slightly green and just slightly aggressive though thoroughly enjoyable in every sense. Give this one a couple more years, even if most 10s are showing. Enormous energy with black cherry riding out the sunset.

#ChsteauCosdEstournel #cosdestournel #SaintEstéphe #leftbank #bordeauxrouge #bordeaux #deuxiemecru — 3 months ago

Martijn

9.0

Powerhouse and as mentioned before the age is kicking in……
(Rather soon I guess…..) — 2 years ago

Evelyn Frison

9.8

Two part review!
1. Review by knowledgeable bf:
Though Mount Veeder gets all the attention, Howell mountain is the sister that may not be as pretty but is a lot more interesting. She may not be as smooth and refined but she has a dry sense of humor that stays with you.
2. Great Tuesday night wine that pairs well with “Activated Superfood Popcorn, Salsa Verde flavor.” Have this after a hot shower while your hair dries and you catch up on national news.
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This is a great

— 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Nice complement for both the chicken Marsala and the ribeye. — 6 months ago

with Bonnie

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Quince, white fruits, some apple onthe nose. Mineral sense.
Mineral and light on the palate, white fruited, really nice 12°
Perfect w homemade Pork Char Siu.

Thanks@ FassSelections — 2 years ago

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9.2

The 2020 Bellefont-Belcier has quite a backward nose, rather introspective with black fruit, cedar and cigar box aromas. It's more dark than light. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, fleshy yet with well-judged acidity and pure, lightly spiced black fruit towards the harmonious finish. This conveys a sense of flow that I appreciate. One to watch. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2023) — 3 years ago

Lidia

8.9

Idillica blanc — 8 months ago

Lidia

9.0

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9.2

The 2021 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is laced with crushed red berry fruit. Spice, tobacco and mint are some of the notes that grace this expressive, nuanced Pinot. The 2021 was done with fully destemmed fruit, but there is a sense of savoriness here that is quite attractive. $25.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023) — 2 years ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2017. I’ve been looking for an excuse to try this bottle and an article recommending Cru Beaujolais as a pairing with chicken and sausage gumbo made sense and worked great! Gulpable dark cherry juice with mild tannins that were only really noticeable after dinner. — 5 years ago