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Domaine Valand

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhône Blend 2024

Devin Bray
8.9

Not bad. A jammy cote du Rhône with some structure. — a month ago

Justin Dutraive

Plan B Beaujolais Gamay 2021

Jon Ebsworth
8.9

Light touch Bojo, real whiff of cherry drop sweets — 2 years ago

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2002

Bob McDonald
9.1

4 left after this one. Following my plan of having one per year until complete. This has not changed much from 12 months ago. At its peak sitting on the plateau. Notes of dark chocolate, mocha and blackberry - the Penfolds DNA in essence. Tastes a lot younger than 20 years of age. Medium plus bodied with a savoury twist at the finish. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Shiraz. — 2 years ago

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Ron R

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I feel earlier vintages in late 90’s and early 2000’s were very strong in terms of QPR. I don’t buy this any more as I consider it too expensive (in the US) for the experience.
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Totally agree with you. Back in the day it was affordable.
Still enjoy drinking it.
Bob McDonald

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Yes Ron, sadly that seems to be the experience with all of Penfolds Cuvées. I remember at the Downs Club we sold 2 pallets of the 1990 Bin 389 (still drinking well today) for $12.50 per bottle.

Domaine Saint-Damien

Plan de Dieu Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend 2019

Beth Hamilton
9.5

Spectacular — 2 months ago

Allen, "Odedi" and 2 others liked this

Le Plan des Moines

Les Pré des Suves Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend

Eric K
9.5

Great wine went well with salmon tartare and lamb. Light but flavorful — a year ago

Gabriel Meffre

"St. Mapalis" Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2019

Dane Letourneau
10

On the nose, violet petals, beets, and a little tobacco. On the palate, mint, liquorice, anise, plum, and gorgeous dark fruits. Finish is pleasingly herbaceous, with moderate tannins and a mild refreshing acidity. Very little barrel detectable but still so rich and satisfying. — 3 years ago

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Les Granges Chinon Cabernet Franc 2019

Jason Gelman
9.0

one of my all time favorites, this time i tried to pair it with pizza and penne vodka and it turns out that was the completely wrong pairing! didn’t quite click but that’s ok, lesson learned. — 3 years ago

Ira, Pooneet and 2 others liked this

El Coto de Rioja

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Randy Fuller
9.4

I tasted this vintage a year ago, and not much has changed. It is a dark wine, one which lets very little light pass through. The nose displays more fruit than oak, which is a good sign if you plan to chill it and serve it outside. Blackberry, raspberry, cassis, anise all shine brightly, with light notes of clove and cinnamon. The palate is clean and fresh, with the dark fruit taking a bow. The tannins have softened somewhat over the past year, but are still maybe a little firm for an outdoor meal under the sun, but the acidity is brisk and refreshing. — 2 months ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this

Plan de Dieu

Red Rhone Blend 2015

Nigel Briggs
9.0

Lovely bottle of red — 2 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Plan Pegau Vin de France Red Rhone Blend

Jason Keefer
8.9

16-18, great broad backbone, definitely juicy followed by herbaceous. Very cost effective southern Rhône! — 3 years ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha
John, Ryan and 1 other liked this