Doug Powers

9.4

OK, I’ve posted on these “older” Baron Louis CdR from Montfaucon before, not certain the exact year that Rodolphe (Rudi) des Pins sought DOC for this cuvée as Lirac (2014??), but my understanding is that the earlier vintages were also (mostly? all?) Lirac grapes (dating back to 1998, at least, since you KNOW I likely still have a bottle of that 1998)!! Anyway, label says 40% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise.

At age 18, this would give a heck of a lot of older Gigondas/CdP a run for their money, lovely color, still quite youthful and structured, quite a long finish, my congrats to Rudi (who is my brother’s close friend, but I consider Rudi a friend as well, plus I’ve been in the historic, 1,000-year-old Chateau de Montfaucon on the Lirac side of the Rhone River across from the vineyards of CdP).

A poor man’s CdP, it’s that complex and age-worthy!! — 16 days ago

with Jim

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Note, in 2019 hail cut yields by 40%, Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits and spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with leather, licorice and smoky herb notes. Fine tannins, hints of oak on medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and earthy mineral tones. Nice! — 3 years ago

Gates DePodesta

9.5

Smells like a breezy summer day. Lovely thicc texture with notes of lemon and apricot — 4 years ago

Peter C

9.3

Wow. Beautiful “perfumed” bose - literally. — 3 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. La Fleur des Pins, Graves, from the owners of Haut-Bergeron in Sauternes. 50% Sémillon with equal parts of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. Sémillon dominates the nose. Exotic fruit and citrus. Bright, fresh and juicy. Round mouthfeel and good length. Very good value. — 8 months ago

President Obama

9.5

Les Grands Chemins $25 at Basic Necessities — 3 years ago

Michael Younkins

9.4

Wonderful French rose’. Excellent. Crisp clean red berry on palate. — 3 years ago

Serge Mismetti

9.6

Grand champagne — 3 months ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Really lovely Lirac, Grenache and Syrah show mostly, the proprietor (Rodolphe des Pins) (in my opinion!!) dragged his feet too long in joining the Lirac appellation, but his wines have LONG been undervalued and are fantastic at their pricepoint, I personally have more bottles of this, which I expect to age well!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Neal Ferry

8.9

Very nice, somewhat neutral…. — 3 years ago

with TwiLea