E. Michel

E. Guigal

Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2015

Shay A
9.5

94-95

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

93 syrah/ 7 viognier

The third syrah in my lineup was a wine I've enjoyed a few times over the last five years. Bangin' vintage and in a style I enjoy (syrah and vio). Purple-black in the glass, it offers up killer aromatics of rich, dark fruit, some baking spice, and smoked meat. Even with nearly four hours, this was a monster in structure with tannin that paired beautifully with an herb crusted lamb rack. Powerful on the palate with smoked berries, bacon, espresso, vanilla and a savory finish. Still on the upswing with lots of wonderful Cote-Rotie fireworks in store. Wish I had another!
— 9 days ago

Somm, Tom and 19 others liked this

Michel Rolland

Clos de los Siete Valle de Uco Malbec Blend 2020

Black cherry, chocolate, tannins are light, semi dry, would buy again. We both enjoyed it. — a month ago

Domaine Michel Lafarge

Clos du Château des Ducs Monopole Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

This was slightly muted when 1st opened & really opened up with an hour of air. Notes of red cherry, berry with lots of spice, earth, mineral & violets. — a month ago

Tom, Joel and 5 others liked this

E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah

vintage 2015 | spicy, pepper, morelcherries, strict, good acidity — 2 days ago

Jay, Daniel and 9 others liked this

E. Guigal

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2019

AEL
9.0

Earth, orange peel, berries, maybe wood. Light on palate, but structured. — 23 days ago

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 1991

Eucalyptus all day. Still years to go. Happy Anniversary, Gary! - at Laurelhurst — a month ago

Andrew, Juan and 4 others liked this

Michel Gahier

Les Grands Vergers Arbois Trousseau 2023

Interesting palette not sure I ever tasted such an herbal wine before. Nose: cherry, orange? Taste: cherry, rhubarb, unidentified herb? Definitely a new try but very interesting and I did enjoy.  — a month ago

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône White Rhone Blend

Light, fresh and delicious with salmon, asparagus and butternut squash. Perfect for a May dinner. — 19 hours ago

Isole e Olena

Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese

Probably my favorite Sangiovese so far.

Nose is expressive - cherry, plum, graphite, spice, lavender.

Tastes like cherry and dark fruit, minerals, tobacco.

Full bodied, rich and intense.

With age it probably will live up to the multiple 96+ professional reviews.
— 22 days ago

Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2025

Chianti Classico tasting 🇮🇹 : 90 Sangiovese/10 cannaiolo — a month ago