CD

8.8

To the surprise of pretty much no one this bottling, despite the fact that it's entry level, doesn't appear to be madeion anything approximating an "approachable" style. It's clearly a good wine, and probably drinks really well after a few years, but I'm finding it in a sort of awkward place right now. Five days in the fridge with a taste every day and only on the last does it start to give up any apple or even mildly oxidative notes. Very austere on the nose and palate throughout. I don't know, but would guess that this is the same fruit from the Croix Boissee that goes into the sv bottling, and appears to be made for the long haul all the same. Others seem to have had a different experience so perhaps there's considerable bottle variation. Purchased directly from Kermit Lynch in Berkeley. — 5 years ago

CD

9.1

Tar! Cherries! Acid! Beautiful earth! Typicity! A food wine for sure. Great length with years ahead. Very pretty. Brings back memories of tasting with Silvio, and his second-to-none hospitality 👍 — 5 years ago

CD

7.7

CD had this 5 years ago

CD

9.0

@Jon Preece you should try this wine. Funky pinot at its best — 5 years ago

CD

8.5

Drank over 6 days (!!). Just kept on giving. initially apple, honey, and nicely in balance. Eventually into toasted hazelnut, ginger, toffee, with long finish and a very pleasant bite. Lacked a certain body/fullness that would have pushed it into stellar territory, but this domaine is one to watch. 👍 — 5 years ago