Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

My continuing quest to taste as many 22 Burgundies as possible…

The nose is a little dull, but shows beautiful, floral & slightly candied red fruits. Dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate syrup, raspberries and blueberry hues. Understated, dark, rich earth, very soft baking spices and dark, red, florals framed in violet potpourri.

The palate entry is wonderful. Ripe, juicy; dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate reduction, raspberries and blueberry hues. Understated, dark, rich earth, baking spices-cinnamon stick, clove, light nutmeg vanillin, sandalwood to light cedar shavings, caramel, touch of toffee, dry tree bark w/ a touch of moss covered in sap, red & mid berry licorice/cola, dark, the red, florals framed in amazing violets are exquisite, perfect acidity with an elegant, balanced finish that lasts nearly two-minute.

92+ with a bit more time. It just lacks more depth for a higher score. But hard not to drink now. Good value here at $59.99.
— 6 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Another excellent Marsannay! — a year ago

Michael Herzig

9.1

Love this for what it is. Drink it cold and enjoy. Burgundy is expensive, do yourself a favor and buy something a bit off the run. Thanks for the suggestion Brett Taylor. This is my Friday night go to — 3 years ago

Brendan Powell

9.5

Outstanding. - at LSL restaurant — a month ago

romo

9.0

Crispy with weight, but little personality. — 3 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Needs an hour of air to show best. Nice crunchy red fruits with a mineral spine and earth on the finish. — 2 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.5

Can’t believe how good this is for the (restaurant) price. Milan Kundera would say, This one’s as light as a feather on the palate but leaves an unmistakeable trace of longing — 3 years ago

with Camille

Brendan Baker

9.2

Rustic red and black cherry, earthy, slightly medicinal, med + body and med + acidity 🤠 — 3 months ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

Cherries and blueberries. Went well with leftover duck. — a year ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Quite an earthy bouquet, with hints of yoghurt and some fruit I can’t put my finger on. Very tart and a lot of stone. And that hint of fruit I can’t identify. I find it unusual and interesting. — 3 years ago

with Barbara