2/9/2018 - BBencz Likes this wine:

Lighter style. Seems to have taken on more age than I would have expected at this stage, with red fruit well in the background and mint and licorice up front. Unless this is hitting a dumb phase, I'd say drink now while you can. This bottle was fading fast.

11/23/2016 - blanquito wrote:

This was in terrific condition and one of the best LdH reds I've had, as it mostly eschewed the sour/acetic profile this bodega often displays. Super silky, nice concentration, great length and acidity, all stitched up in a bright red cherry and cinnamon package. Just terrific, 93-94 pts.

1/1/2016 - Bob H wrote:

Similar in color to the '14 Pibarnon; nose on opening is somewhat reticent, with a rose nuance in the background.

Comes across as dilute on the mid-palate, although despite that "hole" in the wine, decent persistence on the finish. A complicating note of bitterness/acerbity on the finish as well.

At first glance here today, I have a preference for the Pibarnon.

2/16/2016 - AV2012 wrote:

Grafted vs Ungrafted Cabernet Franc: Spritzy, almost petillant feeling to it, quite puzzling. Strongly reminded me of some Jura reds with their dirty red currant nose and light body. Peculiar, not sure if the bottle is representative.

11/19/2015 - Rieslingfan wrote:

Bottom line - I was not at all impressed by this wine. There are some positive aspects to it, notably the very pretty white flowers and peach aromatics. The finish is also nice, with those floral and fruit aspects making another appearance. The problem is the palate - it has zero impact. The start and mid-palate are extremely watery, and it's only on the finish that there is any hint of flavor. This has all the hallmarks of a badly over-cropped wine, though I have no information to confirm or refute that. It's just a simple, dry and lightweight drink that should cost $7.99 instead of $25.

8/9/2015 - chcook Likes this wine:

PNP. this has shed some of its astringency and was more voluptuous tonight than I remember. great fruit density and polished structure make this easy to enjoy

6/7/2015 - Aparritz wrote:

After such a long list of garagiste winners... This one came up short. The acidity was so strong that it lacked balance. The tannins were an interesting addition and while this is certainly thirst quenching the acidity was so strong that it wasn't all that pleasant to drink. A cool entree into a new region, but there are much better roses and interesting whites out there.

4/23/2015 - isaacjamesbaker wrote:

Very pale straw color. Aromas: bursting with lime, white peach and green and McIntosh apple slices. It also smells of blue slate, sea shells, potpourri, daisies, intense crushed rock notes. On the palate, Tingly acid, creamy body, the fruit is a mix of everything from the zesty lime juice to the rich papaya and mango notes. So refreshing, showing honey and richness, but the acid and zesty fruit make this so easy to drink, not too sweet and still super tangy. Integrated so well. Complex elements of slate, chalk, river streams. Seems to have a long life ahead. I’d love to revisit this in four or five years. I only had one bottle, so I’m both upset I didn’t cellar it and excited I tasted it at this level of vibrant youth.

7/8/2013 - Zweder wrote:

Weekly tasting group #078; France a mixed set plus 2 pirates: white, rosé and red. (@ CvR): Asian spices in the bouquet. On the palate spiciness, clove, harsh red fruits and bitterness. Lacks in harmony. This is the note as I wrote down this evening and fellow tasters agreed about this. I scored the wine 81. However, seeing the other scores in CT, it could well be we had an off bottle. So I need to taste again and no “official” score in CT for tonight.

12/17/2014 - Bob H Likes this wine:

Light yellow-gold in the glass; more of a minerally nose here, with white fruits in the background.

Crisp and focused on the palate, with lively acidity that extends the wine's finish. This really demands food - it may be cliche', but raw oysters or clams would be an excellent match.

This also still strikes me as young; to be honest, I don't have a lot of experience in aging Pepiere's Muscadet, as they are hard to resist young, but this wine certainly seems to have the capability to last/develop another 5-10 years at least.

10/29/2014 - Drankard wrote:

This light, balanced red delivers mature flavors of dried cherry, medicinal cherry, and leather. Fresh and lively boosted by zesty minerality. Classic Rioja but a bit uninteresting. I would drink up.

8/28/2014 - Ramberg wrote:

I like really good CNdP, but this wine fails to impress and please me, despite a good producer and a good vintage.
The nose is quite mature, showing rubber, loads of smoke oak, charcoal, smoked charcuteries, and unfortunately a touch of swamp and smoked fish (!?).
The last two ingredients in the bouquet gives a less pleasant overall impression I must admit.
(I have only found fish in a wine once before, and that was in a bottle of the legendary Great Wall of China , worst wine up to date I have tasted).
This is not at all as bad as that particular one, but it’s not a very good wine, given the producer and vintage.
The palate is better, showing mature and drying cherries, leather, sweet tobacco and quite high acidity.
My impression are that this has started to decay and is past peak.
Was probably better a few years back.
(83 – 84)

7/5/2014 - lolo66 wrote:

excellent. precise. lemon curd. almost no discernable oak. Salinity. Medium body, medium finish. pleasurable. gulpable.

4/23/2014 - Bellissimo wrote:

Served with a light Thai dinner. I'm perplexed regarding this wine. Definitely getting the Chenin Blanc flavors but am really not sensing the RS others are reporting. Lanolin, lemon, waxy, nuts, white flowers, papaya...yup this is really complex. Great acid lift on the finish to boot. Glad I have a couple of more to see where this goes. Will be a good test to see if I can hang on 5 years.

4/18/2014 - Burgundynick wrote:

I have to say I was a tad disappointed. It had a great nose with deep fruit, hints of leather and lovely caramel. The palate was overly acidic. It was good but that's all. The 904 is far better and the cvne imperial is too. 84 points

2/27/2014 - Cullens wrote:

Nice wine, interesting given its age. The wine needed time to open up, it seemed closed down and required air (1 hour) to allow the fruit come out. Because there was an intermingled flavor profile, I believe this wine was better years ago. Drink now.