Charles R Vineyards

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2012

Great showing for this wine. This had a perfumed nose of dark cherry, berry, cassis with olives, mineral, lavender, under brush, spice box & violets, — 19 days ago

Jean-Philip, Juan and 8 others liked this

Charles Heidsieck

Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 1982

From mag. Golden… soft apricot and settled corn. Delicate and rich and delicious with a steeliness and freshness too. — a month ago

Ceccherini, Ira and 9 others liked this
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I was able to grab some of these “mis en cave” offerings a few years ago. Imagine my pain when the ‘90s bottle was corked. Happy to hear your ‘82 was fresh.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2015

Vintage 2015 | vanilla, spicyness, oxidative, walnut, fresh, well balanced | with sardines, mussel, buckthorn berry | at Hofstede de Bkaak Tilburg — a month ago

Ivor, Ira and 17 others liked this

Charles Joguet

Clos de la Dioterie Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017

Bright medium ruby with quite thin ruby , garnet rim . Quite closed with sweet cassis , touch of clove and ash , violet , dark cherry , wet stone . On the palate more of the cassis and spicy blackberry notes , dark cherry , but mineral and saline also , touch of slate , tobacco . Quite lean and refreshing, balanced alcohol . Quite high acidity and grippy tannin . Good mineral and cassis tinged finish . Elegant and refined . Needs a bit of time , will probably improve over the next 5-8 years and will last well a further 10 or so . — 19 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Consistently enjoyable throughout, but best after several hours of air and through Day 3. The wine pours, a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with expressive notes of ripe and dried cherry, plums, toasted coconut, fresh dill, cedar chest, and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however, the fruit is much more tart. The finish is long and tangy. A textbook example of old-school Rioja. Lovely. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — a month ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

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I always wish i have more Lopez de Heredia in my cellar evertime i look at your reviews. Cheers!
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@Ceccherini Cristiano lol…I think the same thing. I certainly have some in the cellar but not nearly as deep as I would like. I guess there’s always time, right? 🤣 Regardless, thank you.
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@Jay Kline there's always time, agreed!
You are most welcome

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of leather, tobacco, roasted herbs, roasted red bell pepper. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 days ago

Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum California Red Blend 2020

Easy drinking, need to let it open up a bit — a month ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 1991

1991 notas de ahumado cítrico cereza — a month ago