October 2, 2022 - Odd oder that continued in the taste of the wine
August 16, 2022 - This has slipped from its lofty peak and requires consumption over the next few years allowing you to enjoy all of its earthy, cherries, red plums, kirsch, herbs, and peppery nuances. Drink from 2022-2025.
May 12, 2022 - It’s singing! Drink now.
No decant, just popped and poured. Had with NY strip at Tyler Florence’s spot in SF. Feminine, floral nose. Masculine, round, sweet body. Acid and alcohol still strong and present. Was at its best after 30 minutes open, then a gentle decline over next hour. Raisins, wood, and funky forest floor are prevalent.
April 24, 2021 - Superbe ! Ouvert 2h avant. Une vigueur impeccable débarrassée de toute aspérité.
May 19, 2019 - A big rich wine with pretty spices that also drinks well. Mine and groups #1 CdP out of 12 tasted blind on this evening. Very well made in a bigger brawny style that retains freshness, complexity, and be a fun drinker all at the same time. Likely near peak, but should great pleasure for years to come. Impressive.
February 8, 2019 - Amazing Grenach at a great spot right now. If u have a bottle of this, wait for a good occasion and just open it. U will remember that bottle for a long time. I am very curious how good is their RESERVE). WOW
September 18, 2018 - 15 degrés qui font effet... Je ne le commente pas, mais je dis juste que c'est de la bombe ! Qu'est ce que c'est bon !
March 30, 2018 - Poured half bottle via Coravin into decanter. Ready to go right away and nice for a couple hours until gone.
November 20, 2017 - Decanted 1 hour. Maybe didn't need it. It was better at first then went downhill over a couple hours. There was quite a bit of fine sediment in addition to heavier sediment. It may have helped to stand it up the day prior.
December 31, 2016 - Ruby color, bricking and a teaspoon of fine sediment. One hour decant, without appreciable effect. This wine has distinct and dominant elements of tart and tangy pomegranate and cranberry with some more classic grenache underneath. Smooth otherwise. A very interesting wine that is not for everyone. Although you can taste the 15% alcohol, it doesn't hit you hard and is otherwise quite deceptive. Truly an interesting wine that gets an extra point for such unique elements, but not likely one in which I'd reinvest.