Will Stanley

9.4

Jacky Blot sadly passed away recently, and oversaw in his time two Loire domaines that produce Chenin and Cabernet Franc respectively. I tried last year one of his whites, which blew me away, and enjoyed a similar experience with the 2018 ‘Mi-Pente’, a single vineyard Cab Franc from Bourgueil. This being my first wine from Bourgueil and one of a tiny few Cab Francs that I’ve tried from the Loire as a whole, I would have no idea where to place this in a blind tasting. But my word, what a spectacular wine!

It’s so enticing on the nose - initially quite bretty, but then broadening out to reveal aromas of fresh cherry, cranberry and blackcurrant, along with a savoury edge comprising cedar, tobacco, lavender and tomato leaf. The palate is at once fresh but powerful, structured and elegant; savoury with flecks of sweet cherry chocolate. This is an engrossing wine, utterly drinkable with great ageing potential. I am totally smitten, and look forward to trying more wines from this domaine in the future.

94+ — 2 months ago

ingobingo

9.5

Very good Red one, not a Fan of reds typically ;) — 2 years ago

Ming L

9.6

Mesmerizing nose of rich, slightly ripe red and black fruits that are unmistakably Napa, licorice, prune, smoked meat, black tea, dark chocolate, dried mushroom, cigar box, all tightly knit together. The palate was equally impressive with warm soft texture and complex layer. The full body is self-assured with power and grace. Velvety tannins still has baby teeth. And the lightly spiced and sweet finish lasts for minutes.
A complete wine at 15 years, but will reach perfection in another 5-10 years. — 5 years ago

Chris Anton

9.3

A delicious Pinot to enjoy during a special holiday. — 10 months ago

Fred Langlois

9.4

Nose: peach, apple, honey
Palate: creamy rich yet dry flavors of fruit (apple, peach, citrus) and honey, with mineral notes

Very flavorful with cheese fondue and, the next day, with a spicy Banh Mi

Outstanding for the price — 2 years ago

Roy Goble

9.3

Should’ve drunk this a few years ago but still quite good — 3 years ago

Kirk F

9.1

My favorite Wind Gap wine to date, for a 13 abv Pinot, this was a rather full bodied effort with abundant cherry and a touch of tobacco. Very solid. — 5 years ago

Silvermo

9.1

Fantastico vino de Guadiana, enraizado en campos encumbrados desde el gran asentamiento romano, en Alange, precioso lugar camino de Emerita Augusta. Cuna de mis antepasados. Buen caldo, apropiado para carnes, queso que marida de manera fanstastica. Una gran joya de mi amigo Tomas. — a year ago

Robertocheese

9.7

Tanning central! a special experiance this is not to be missed the flavour that perculated after 2 sips was spellbounding. Then i was smitten — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Similar to a Cote-du-Rhône: tangy black fruit, some aging notes tending towards sweet spices: pepper, cinnamon, cloves .. nice balance, nice supple texture and digestible on the palate. Strawberry finish. Very pleasant

Proche d’un Cote-du-Rhône: fruit noirs acidulés, quelques notes d’élevages tendants vers les épices douces: poivre, cannelle, girofle.. bel équilibre, belle texture souple et digeste en bouche. Finale sur la fraise. Très agréable — 4 years ago