Blankiet Estate

Rive Droite Red Bordeaux Blend

9.120 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Out of magnum. On the nose, creamy red cassis (cherries), blackberries, hues of blue fruit, bright red florals, soft volcanic minerals, & cherry cola. The palate is is ruby, creamy and ripe; cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. Volcanic minerals, soft spice, used leather, rich dark soils, raspberries/cola, licorice, fresh red florals, round, beautiful acidity and a long, polished, well balanced finish. Photos of their Italian villa, entry signage, tasting room and vineyard as viewed from the front of the Estate.

Out of magnum. On the nose, creamy red cassis (cherries), blackberries, hues of blue fruit, bright red florals, soft volcanic minerals, & cherry cola. The palate is is ruby, creamy and ripe; cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries. Volcanic minerals, soft spice, used leather, rich dark soils, raspberries/cola, licorice, fresh red florals, round, beautiful acidity and a long, polished, well balanced finish. Photos of their Italian villa, entry signage, tasting room and vineyard as viewed from the front of the Estate.

Dec 3rd, 2017
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.1

Smooth though a tad tired. Cherries and licorice. It's a fun drink. Will blow through the rest of my case soon, as may've missed the timing a bit here. Still a fine effort, and a Merlot that was surely dynamite just a couple years ago.

Smooth though a tad tired. Cherries and licorice. It's a fun drink. Will blow through the rest of my case soon, as may've missed the timing a bit here. Still a fine effort, and a Merlot that was surely dynamite just a couple years ago.

Aug 10th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

In 2005, Blankiet changed the name of its Merlot to Rive Droite. Primarily Merlot but with some Cabernet and Cab Franc. Dark red cherries and red licorice. Very smooth after a decade of aging

In 2005, Blankiet changed the name of its Merlot to Rive Droite. Primarily Merlot but with some Cabernet and Cab Franc. Dark red cherries and red licorice. Very smooth after a decade of aging

Jun 23rd, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.5

Spicy, elegant yet large-scaled, with resolved tannins and a plum/cassis-infused finish.

Spicy, elegant yet large-scaled, with resolved tannins and a plum/cassis-infused finish.

Oct 17th, 2014
Dan Cobb

@ Laymans

@ Laymans

Jul 21st, 2017
Rich Janson

Nice. Not a standout.

Nice. Not a standout.

Jun 12th, 2017
Doctor No

Started out cold and was beautifully balanced but as it got closer o room temperature it flirted with overripeness in a saucy, heavy and somewhat ungainly way. On day two it was bright cherry and a little licorice but thinner and shorter.

Started out cold and was beautifully balanced but as it got closer o room temperature it flirted with overripeness in a saucy, heavy and somewhat ungainly way. On day two it was bright cherry and a little licorice but thinner and shorter.

Nov 14th, 2016
Tom Conroy

2005 Blankiet. Big plummy, berry cab

2005 Blankiet. Big plummy, berry cab

Jan 16th, 2016
Cody Short

Espresso, chocolate, black fruits and smooth finish. Drinking great now.

Espresso, chocolate, black fruits and smooth finish. Drinking great now.

Nov 3rd, 2014
pao
9.4

pao had this 3 years ago

pao had this 3 years ago

Sep 6th, 2021