Karyn Fricke

9.0

Nice blend, jammy, fruity, berries. Medium tannins, hint of vanilla. A bit on the high alcohol side but well balanced. — 2 months ago

David Walser

9.3

I think this is my favorite bottle of the Majestique that I have ever had. I wonder if is that I have allowed this to age more than previous bottles? I’ll have to try another bottle to check out my theory. — 3 years ago

Lauren Tomaszewski Johnson

9.6

A little butter but enjoyable — 4 years ago

Connor Smith

9.2

With the Wine Blight laying waste to her vineyards, France went from 8:1 exporter in 1870 to 6:1 importer in 1887. Legions of wine farmers faced total financial ruin. With no cure - or even a proper diagnosis - in sight, many saw no option but to flee to lands not yet affected.

The influx of institutional knowledge that flooded into former backwater wine regions like Rioja catapulted them into relevance, and soon matured into a world-class standard. The farmers had found respite, but couldn't run forever. By the time Phylloxera crossed the Pyrenees, however, there would be new ways to fight back.

French botanist Jules-Emile Planchon had a theory. If the blight was caused by a microscopic American insect as he suspected, perhaps grafted European varieties on American rootstock would be resistant. This would be confirmed by Missouri entomologist Charles Riley, and with millions of rootstocks supplied by Texas horticulturalist T.V. Munson, the Wine Blight was soon in remission.

(This is adapted from notes for Le Dû’s Wines ‘History of Wine 1453AD-Present’ seminar, where this wine was poured) — 5 years ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Wild, perfumed HYBRID — 2 years ago

Ronald LaMascus

9.0

Eexcellent red blend! Drinking the 2019 and it’s obvious this wine is blended for immediate consumption and definitely would not age more than 4 or 5 years tops. The flavor profile is excellent with none of the varietals dominating the others. Fruity but not sweet with mild tannins and delicious finish. This would be good with beef, pork and hard cheeses. Don’t remember the price but drinks more expensive than it is. — 2 years ago

mbo

9.4

Fog theory pinot noir 2018. 13.8% — 4 years ago

DAL 9000

9.3

Big bold dark fruits plums and blackberries up front. Bold but creamy. Undertones of chocolate and tannins. Long and lush. Layers and complex. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

I’ve always had a soft spot for New Zealand Chardonnay and this wine from Martinborough supports the theory. Mid Lemon in colour. Dusty citrus and honey notes. These descriptors transfer through to the palate with white peach and medium acid. A touch of pineapple juice. Another classy Chardonnay from New Zealand. — 3 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.2

Corn nuts and funk on open. Sticking by my what smells bad, tastes good theory! Opened to aromas of gardenia and caramel. Lemon pith, hazelnut, and ash. Long, crisp finish. — 4 years ago

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