David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

My continuing quest to taste as many 22’s as possible.

The nose shows, rich, candied and floral fruits that are: blackberries dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries on the edges with just a touch of freshly picked rhubarb. Soft minerals & baking spices and bright candied dark, red and purple flowers.

The palate shows ripe, lush fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, plum and poached strawberries. Dark chocolate, caramel notes, red cola & licorice, fresh & dry herbs, dark, smooth spices, dark, rich, forest floor w/ dry leaves, dry twigs, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, dry stone & top soil, barrel shavings, dry tobacco w/ ash, limestone, grey volcanics dark, red candied with some withering flowers with violets, excellent acidity with a round, lush, well made, balance, mid tension, elegant finish that last ninety seconds and lands squarely on spice, clove and dry minerals.

This should be cellared 8-10 and enjoyed over the next 15-20 years plus properly stored.

At $1,140 a bottle, a hard pass for many, but excellent wine with potential for another 2 points w/ age. — 14 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Dark and bruising. Very de Vogue. Intense inky gamey fruit with an undertow of punchy blue fruit. Some spice and floral notes. Intense. Good — 6 months ago

with Chris, Walker and 1 other

Ron Siegel

9.3

Liger Belair Dinner 2nd flight in Mag. This is a wine that is not imported to the US as the quantity is so minuscule. Lots of black cherry, raspberry with good structure & purity of fruit. My favorite of the group. — 6 years ago

Conrad Green

9.1

Dense and compact. Inky fruit with dark gravelly undertow. Compact. — 2 months ago

with Chris, Alec and 1 other

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.7

06 wasn’t great, but the 01 was absolutely stunning — 4 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

Absolutely stunning. Quite the contrast to the Colombiere, as this is much more serious and structured and the Aux Cras terroir shines through. New oak is more prevalent, of course, but it’s so integrated already and doesn’t get in the way. The nose is incredibly intense and aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and a wet rock minerality waft from the glass. While this wine is let’s say, more masculine and less sexy than the Colombiere, there is still a seductive Vosne-like perfume that’s so undeniably CLB and lures you in. The palate is powerful and is full of energy, while at the same time remaining focused and seamlessly delineated. To no surprise length is superior to the Colombiere. Totally irresistible now, but boy this will be a knockout down the road. — 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Showing bright red & black fruit, earth, firm structure, with good mineral & spice — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Eugenio jesus florencio lalo o — 4 months ago

Vijay Parikh

9.4

With a one hour decant (please do not comment with burgundies should not be decanted) it’s an amazing wine. Very elegant with sweet fruit notes but also some stems. Supremely elegant. — 8 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

Liger Belair dinner. 1st flight was a trio of his white 2012-2014 vintages. They all had ripe stone, citrus, tropical fruits, white flower, honey & creamy texture. I preferred the 2012. — 6 years ago