John Bratincevic

8.9

NOSE: plum, tobacco, black cherry, earth…a little paint thinner.

TASTE: plum/cherry … not much different than the nose. Seems well made, but unimpressive for the price and reputation of the winemaker. 89. — 2 days ago

Ting-Ting

9.4

Rich bodied and delicious. Perfect with a roast beef. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Distinct bright lifted and slightly shrill viognier. Green notes and underlying black cherry and supple fruit. Good — 4 months ago

with Gregg

Ron Siegel

9.3

Ripe red cherry, berry fruit, dried herbs, spice, mineral & violet — 5 days ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Terrific, a little matchstick and minerals, good acidity, a little tight. — 2 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY — 4 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.3

An exquisite Syrah with balance and ripened dark fruit. — a month ago

Mike Evans

9.2

More tropical than the 2020 Truffiere but the wines converged with air. — 2 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Vineyard brands tasting. $95 — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. It was very good on Day 2 but I think it was more interesting on Day 1 after about 90min of air. The 2015 Donjon pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with notes of dark brambles fruits, some bruised strawberry, some garrigue, some stony minerals and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+?) tannins and medium acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose with a touch of cracked black pepper there too. The finish is medium. To my palate, this has entered that awkward, quiet stage that some CdP’s enter between year 5-10. It’s trying to show some secondary character but it’s just not willing to use its voice. A lot of the ingredients are there though. Drink now with some patience and grace otherwise I wouldn’t try again until after 2025. FWIW, it was a lovely pairing with cassoulet. — 4 months ago