James K

9.7

The hype is real — 3 months ago

with Paul

Jay Kline

9.4

My first impressions of the 2020 Pégau “Cuvée Reservée”. I brought this bottle to Tasting Group and presented it double-blind to the crew, for science! The wine pours a deep ruby with a translucent core. Moderate staining of the tears; high viscosity. On the nose: the wine is moderate intensity; developing. Ripe cherry and bramble fruits with some strawberry, anise, exotic spices, garrigue, and lavender. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium+ tannin and medium+ acid and medium+ alcohol. The tannins are super grippy. The finish is long, herby and there is a streak of black pepper. Whoa…this is a gorgeously expressive wine! Some felt it was 1er cru Burg. Other thought something form Italy: Brunello or CCR. Only one, the only Advanced Somm in the group, called CdP, but he called 2016. Having had many 2016’s recently, I can see where he was coming from. But make no mistake, this will age well despite it’s current approachability. Drink now to enjoy its youth before it potentially (likely) shuts down. Otherwise, this will drink well for 10-15+ years. — 3 years ago

Marc Melser

9.2

We had the 2014 Vintage on 10/6-7/21. A real good full bodied, New World wine. Tastes of black current, plum, leather and a savory spice. Bordeaux meets Napa. — 5 years ago

Alex Dorgan

9.1

Floral aroma with hints of black cherry and current. Velvety on the pallet with hints of blackberry and tart raspberry. Slight hint of fall leaves. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Arietta Wines lunch with owner Fritz. We were able to taste through some current releases as well as some reserve wines Fritz brought with him personally. A treat to enjoy these Andy Erickson wines!

This felt like it was just starting to hit its drinking window. Very pretty and aromatic. Potpourri, lavender, dusted dark cocoa bits, plum and savory smoke on the nose with underripe blackberries, baking spices and nutmeg. Lovely. — 7 years ago

Eric Egan

9.3

If the 12 yo was poor, this is gold. Great to find it in a bar for £6 a shot! — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

One of my favorite LB for current drinking. My go to steak wine. Black fruits, cedar, earth, leather, tobacco & licorice spice. — 9 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Last tasted 3.8.25 (9.6) and 8.19.23 (9.5). Excellent fill and great cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Small amount of chunky sed. Medium-heavy body but starting to slowly thin out. Excellent colo(u)r. Alongside the roasted nuts and smoked meats flavors, this drops a current cola-nut driven finish. Smooth and harmonious. Love this producer along with a nod to consumers/wine trade for keeping these ridiculous pricings down. 10.10.25. — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now! — 4 years ago

Peggy Hadley

9.7

This is my 10,000 bottle to add to delectable. We decanted an hour. Perfect cork. Deep dark purple color. Nose of leather, cedar, and dark fruit. Black current, blackberry, spice and tobacco on the palette. Nice long finish of dark fruit. Outstanding! — 4 years ago

with Jim

Bryan Lazorik

9.3

Structured, extremely well balance and just perfect!!! Current, black berries, classic cassis flavors! Edgy! — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Classic GL & one of my favorite vintages for current drinking next to their legendary 82. Lovely sweet red fruits, cassis, cedar, leather, sweet spice & cigar box. — 7 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.5

So subtle - dried orange peel, potpourri and creamed corn - a delight, thank Hugh — 7 years ago

Pablo Garcia

9.4

Awesome 👏 Got this last year and I did not like. Decided to open a second bottle and I am so glad I did. Fine , sinewy tannins, subtle oak smells, all around vibrant and delicious. I am getting the current vintage and putting it away
for 15-20 years.. — 8 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2000 vintage. Mid-shoulder fill with top-notch cork. Decanted and tasted after 3 hours. Medium/medium-heavy body. Jello chocolate pudding nose. Chunky mix of dark and milk chocolate flavors in the frontal palate that picked up a hitchhiking, dark plum passenger in the mid-palate and cruised to the finish without any speed bumps. Tannins almost completely integrated. Smooth, rich, weighty, crowd-pleasing finish. Wanted a small, dirty dissenting opinion to further confirm the current harmony/vibe but none was forthcoming. So much life ahead. Zero rush to crush. 08.01.25. — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Columbia Valley in Washington State.

Very dark in color, and looks very young.

Full-bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, raisins, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth and coffee.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Smooth and elegant. Rich and extracted, with a great mouth feel.

Good by itself or with food. A great wine to sip on and talk about.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Needs 3 hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle as well.

I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, 17% Merlot, 7% Cab Franc and a splash of Malbec. Winemaker is Philippe Melka.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65 (current vintage). — 4 years ago

Kenneth Rosal

9.5

Appearance - Medium Ruby Colour

Aroma - Medium Plums, Black Cherries, Wet Earth, Spring Flowers and Cedar.

Palate - Dry. Medium Acidity. Medium Tannin. Low Alcohol. Medium Body. Medium Intensity of Black Current, Black Cherries, Plums, Earth and Graphite. Medium Finish.

Conclusion - Very Good Quality Wine — 5 years ago

Carla D

9.5

Distinctive nose and taste; smoky, unique, and tastes older than the current vintage. — 7 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.9

And to finish off the evening... — 7 years ago

Miguel Ostrowski

9.1

Current release and kicking butt. Awesome Rioja showing it all, decant and enjoy it with some meat!! — 8 years ago