Francois la Pierre

Grande Réserve Castelbeaux Pinot Noir

8.524 ratings

8.53 pro ratings

Burgundy, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

8.6

Ruby red color with aromas of fresh red fruits and dried herbs. On the palate flavors of strawberry with fresh earthy herbs, oak and spice. Medium+ finish, fine tannins ending with fruit, oak and herb character. Drink now.

Ruby red color with aromas of fresh red fruits and dried herbs. On the palate flavors of strawberry with fresh earthy herbs, oak and spice. Medium+ finish, fine tannins ending with fruit, oak and herb character. Drink now.

Jul 26th, 2026

8.4

Steph had this 12 years ago

Steph had this 12 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014

8.9

Fantastic with slow roasted lamb

Fantastic with slow roasted lamb

Apr 1st, 2018

8.5

Vin de pays, nice country wine

Vin de pays, nice country wine

Nov 21st, 2017

8.6

Light burgundy color. Soft earthy aroma. High acidity. Dry. Medium body. Pomegranate on the pallet. Light peppery aftertaste.

Light burgundy color. Soft earthy aroma. High acidity. Dry. Medium body. Pomegranate on the pallet. Light peppery aftertaste.

Nov 11th, 2015

8.8

2012. Can understand why cal pinot drinkers don't like this, but I do. Mineral, pomogranite rather than cherry, nicevl balance, good medium density, very good food wine. 11.95

2012. Can understand why cal pinot drinkers don't like this, but I do. Mineral, pomogranite rather than cherry, nicevl balance, good medium density, very good food wine. 11.95

Sep 12th, 2015

6.8

Sour and cardboard

Sour and cardboard

Dec 28th, 2014

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.5

Erik had this 10 years ago

Erik had this 10 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2016

8.5

John had this 11 years ago

John had this 11 years ago

Mar 31st, 2015

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.6

Erik had this 11 years ago

Erik had this 11 years ago

Mar 12th, 2015