Michael Johnson

9.6

Gorgeous color, and an interesting play on the nose I can’t quite identify. Lovely complexity and length. It’s a decent sipper, but would probably be amazing with something earthy like mushrooms or truffles. Maybe a nice mushroom duxelles over a filet mignon for bringing out additional subtleties. — 5 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.9

Creme brûlée is dominant. There’s a beautiful lilt on the tongue. It’s a little darker than I expect. The nose and flavor are heavenly. Vanilla, nutmeg, creme, butter, smooooooooooooth tannins, all create a wonderful playtime in the mouth. 2015 is a brilliant wine you need to buy and drink immediately. — 6 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.4

My favorite wine in a long time. Cascading flavors, light to no tannins, far too easy to drink. I could down a bottle with dinner myself. — 7 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.9

I’m sure there’s something missing or off with this wine, but there’s not a speck of an idea what it could be. The brilliance lingers for the duration of a nice meal. — 5 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.6

Wonderful complexity changing over the consumption of the bottle, and always a good change. — 6 years ago

Michael Johnson

8.9

Great fruity nose, cherries and plums, less on the palate. Tannins are slightly harsh. Color is darker than I’d expect. — 6 years ago

Michael Johnson

8.7

Tobacco and plums are the major flavors. Good fall or winter wine. — 7 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.1

Michael had this 5 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.7

I read Ned Grey Creed’s review and had to try it. I might add it’s more like the difference between friends and good friends. Friends help you move. Good friends help you move...
...bodies. This is a good friend.

In my list of best wines under $50, this one is at the top. In my list of best wines under $100, easily in the top 3. I bought it knowing CNDP has a standard to maintain, but at the price, I didn’t expect quite this level of complexity, long finish, and sikiness in the tannins. I went back to the store and bought the last three they had. I tend to fall in the high dollar Margaux camp, but this can give any of them a serious run for their money. — 6 years ago

Michael Johnson

9.7

I never had the experience of what a real “silky” tannin was. This changed my impression of where a wine can go. — 6 years ago