Dave Mayers

9.3

Wow 18s! Very exceptional experience for a vintage I didn’t take seriously. Then, Lamy is the kind of producer that can make magic out of anything. — 2 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.9

Only a few wines possess this kind of vibrancy. The Climens from the excellent 2001 vintage is truly mesmerising. It has a rich aromatic profile packed with marmalade, figs, ginger, saffron followed up on the palate with preserved lemon, crème brûlée, apricots, nectarine. Layers upon layers. Not overly sweet, very balanced overall. Deeply satisfying. This is my new benchmark for great Sauternes. — 2 years ago

Stephie Kennemer

10

Luxardo cherries up front with a definite earthiness. Very dry and sandy finish. On the bolder side. Had with a steak dinner and it paired beautifully. — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured. The 2021 Cinsault pours a bright ruby with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine has moderate intensity; fresh with ripe red fruits mostly raspberry, some confected cherry, Earl Grey, purple flowers and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium(-?) tannin, medium acid pretty much medium, across-the-board confirming the notes from the nose with a very mineral finish. Super easy to enjoy. Drink now and through the next 5-ish years. — 2 years ago

Manish Rajguru

9.7

Never ever do you wrong. This is a fantastic dessert pair or just a sweet tooth pleasure. — 2 years ago

with Warren

Yury Glazkov

9.2

Valpolicella with an excellent balance and gentle strength, complexity and nice evolution that keeps the character but changes noticeably and interestingly — 2 years ago

Jess

9.3

Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of black fruit compote, blueberry jam, vanilla,
Dry. Flavors of blackberry jam, blueberry jam, vanilla, licorice, oak spice. Rich, chewy tannins. Great acidity.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Opened one for science. Caramel nose; pure grapefruit, flinty minerality, excellent texture/density & length. Needs a bit of time. Held up to a garlicky Ottolenghi pasta. — 2 years ago

with Alsu

Tom Balamaci

9.1

Very elegant. Great acidity balances a core of ripe fruit. Judicious oak. Any Burgundian visiting Santa Maria, and any Californian visiting the Côte d’Or would be delighted with this wine. Would love to check back in 3-5 years when it will be next level. — 2 years ago