Ming L

9.4

A wonderful Mount Veeder Cab that has aged elegantly.

The nose shows blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum laced with savory notes of cedar, tobacco and dried herbs. The palate is concentrated yet vibrant with silky tannins has firm grip, finishing long with hints of cocoa and espresso.

Restrained power and finesse, Yannick brought both Veeder’s rugged characters and French precision. Last bottle. — a month ago

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9.0

The 2020 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru has some reduction on the nose, tightness, and broody at first, though it opens after ten minutes of aeration. I like the fruit profile here, which is wild strawberry and cranberry polished by oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe red fruit, again, very polished by the new oak, detracting from the typicité. But it is a Beaune predesigned to seduce, and you cannot deny its cashmere finish and fresh figgy aftertaste. Charming. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— a year ago

Michael Greene

9.4

Wet rock. Raspberries. Brilliant now but this will age spectacularly. — 2 years ago

President Obama

9.2

With Greg and Lorena — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time having this producer.

Right off the top, this is much sweeter than the CNP’’s I am used to drinking. The fruits here are crazy ripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries. Not much in the way depth or grilled meats. It is highly drinkable. I don’t want to throw them in with Caymus’s modern style but it is hard not to think it. There is some mid spice here, moist, clays, dry stones, some very light herbaceous notes, some barrel dust, light black pepper, loads of red flowers, nice round acidity and decently balanced, elegant, round, lush finish that lasts a minute.

If you like a young, pop and pour easy to drink CDP for under $35, this for you. — 4 months ago

Kurt Winrich

9.0

A French burgundy that tastes like a California Pinot (sorry). Cherry, but tannic. — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

22’s having a moment now. This has glorious texture and mouthfeel and just takes over your palate with clear fruit and lovely spice. Out of the gates it’s raging. We will see if it closes up. As this opened the nose had dizzying spice and gorgeous, clear black cherry fruit. Unreal fruit density and sapidity. So close to a 9.5. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Needs air but so elegant and gorgeous. Pretty. Roses, mid season. cherry, mineral and very open palate that is fleshing out minute by minute. Gorgeous, elegant tannins and very pure. Let’s see what air does. Such a wispy wine. — 7 months ago

Jim Stehli

8.9

Stone, lime and honey. Sunshine. Nice round smooth balance. Repeat. — a year ago

Mark S.

9.1

Deep wine red. Blueberry, a bit sweet. Quite juicy. Acidic. 2020 @1560, X seafood, 230726 — 2 years ago