Jay Kline

9.1

This bottle was opened sometime earlier in the evening before a glass was handed to me. Pacalet’s 2018 Cornas pours, a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild notes of ripe and tart black and red fruits: mixed brambles, freshly cracked black pepper, bacon fat, lavender, dried green herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Considering Philippe is Burgundian, I think he does a great job with Cornas; certainly showing a sense of place with the feral nature of Serine. Drink now through 2038. — 8 days ago

Rufus King

9.1

Full-bodied Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc with low minerality (Wine Emporium) — 3 months ago

James Everhart

8.9

Drinking well in early 2025 for the 2018 vintage. It took a few years to get off the rough edges. $21. — 5 months ago

Elena Todorov

9.5

1986 vintage holds great — a day ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

These both opened up in stages, drank them side by side and at first the opus was better. Then mouton opened up and was a big presence in the room — 2 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.8

About every quarter or so i get to try a wine which just strikes me like thunder - this is such a wine. This one has a story (I met Pacalet in Encinitas - a total introvert but genius and bought 6 bottles). Earth, autumn leaves, iron, hint cherry, tannins fully resolved. Tamarind? Touch tumeric. A wine at its peak. 🍑 Peach!!! Heaven on earth what a wine! — 5 months ago

Daniele Cuzin

9.1

Had the 2018 vintage in july 2025 with friends paired with lamb and french cheeses — 5 days ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Way fuller than gevrey, much more dark fruit — 3 months ago

F Harding

8.9

Drank with Duncan with Roast Lamb in Deal — 3 months ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.0

Beautiful with duck confit with a cassis and shallot sauce — 5 months ago