2026 bday party — 5 months ago
Interesting “Vin de France” that is the brainchild of the great Louis Barruol. Primarily made with Grenache that is a blending of several vintages, all vinified in concrete tanks. This one was bottled in 2019. Deep ruby/garnet/purple color. Aromas of ripe red berry fruit, dried purple flowers and dusty earth. Flavors of strawberries, red and black cherries, blackberries, red and black licorice and baking spices. Touch of black pepper spice on the medium-plus and slightly earthy/musty/peaty finish. Medium-plus acidity. Light and well integrated tannins. Pleasant texture and purity. Interesting concept that has led to an interesting wine. Excellent QPR. — 9 months ago
Opaque red. Sharply defined red fruit, floral and Moroccan spice aromas, along with intense mineral, garrigue and cola nuances. Shows superb depth as well as vivacity on the palate, offering juicy red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake flavors and an exotic hint of blood orange. Finishes impressively long and precise with firm tension, discreet tannins and reverberating red fruit and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2023) — 3 years ago
Had for G's 30th birthday celebration (a few days early) with Convivial takeout. Needed a little time to breathe; peppery at first but got fruitier with time. Delicious. ~$40 at Dvines. — 6 years ago
Deep garnet color. Aroma is complex oak notes with cedar, rosemary and cocoa. Very fruity with currant, blackberry, wild raspberry. Notes of rose and thyme. Flavor is a full bodied red with fresh oak barrel, vanilla, cherry/blueberry, and firm but gentle tannins. — 4 months ago
Amazing rich wine, well-balanced, at its prime! — 5 months ago
Another delicious Cotes-du-Rhone — 6 months ago
So, a French Languedoc old vine Carignan from 100+-year-old vines (12.5% ABV) in Corbieres, shows classic southern French garrigue, sage and rosemary I smell, complex yet much lighter on the palate, these old vine Carignan tonight are both quite fine, though I will say that if you tried these blind side-by-side, it wouldn’t be difficult to identify the Old World vs. New World versions. — 9 months ago

Big rich wonderful wine that tastes like a very good Chateauneuf — 4 years ago
A very unique wine. Needs time to open. Notes immediately of fresh raspberries then opens up more with notes of salt on tomato. — 5 years ago
Fans of this! Rich and tannic but not overwhelming! — 5 months ago
Dry but with stone fruit notes that imply sweetness. High acidity. And the fizz. Refreshing. Delicious. I want more! — a year ago
A perfect white wine. Minerality, slight lemon, dry finish. Perfect with our braised salmon dinner. — a year ago
Before the storm! Apremont Jacquere planted in 1956, destroyed in 2019 by hail. Orchard fresh fruit salad. Stony pallet and pineapple acidity. There is a creamy character, nice little background to the fruit and mineral. Does need some air to disparate some ‘natural odors’ but I find those easy to get past. — 5 years ago
Enjoyable. Medium tannins, highly drinkable. Tart strawberry and plum. — 6 years ago
Henry Fuseler
4/2026. Smooth finish. Nice flavor that sits well on the palate. — 2 months ago