2016 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 89.6 points

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  9/8/2023 - galewskj wrote: 90 Points

  From a magnum, this seemed a much better showing than a 2015 magnum a year ago. Robust Rhone-like character, brooding dark fruit, slight earthiness. This just hit 90 for me.

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  11/23/2022 - Livello Likes this wine: 90 Points

  After 30 minutes of decanting all of the sharp acidity rounded out & it is like a baby CdP. Great value wine.

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  11/17/2022 - cweiner Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Last of the case. Great QPR

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  8/1/2022 - Scottwhipp Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Medium bodied GSM and Cinsault blend. Tart dark cherry, red currant and plum fruit on the palate with a touch of beef bullion. Slightly grippy, tart finish. More fruit and less earthy/savory compared to the 2015 vintage.

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  4/5/2022 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 87 Points

  This medium garnet blend of 41% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 14% Cinsault, bottled under screwcap, requires at least an hour in decanter in order to minimize a potent animal component that I presume is attributable to the Mourvèdre. That said, it ultimately offers aromas and fresh flavors of boysenberries, ripe plums, smoked meat and lavender. Medium-bodied, softly tannic, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 14.5%), it retains good density in the middle. Although lengthy, the finish concludes with the plums turning into prunes. While there is a lot to like about this modestly-priced Châteauneuf wannabe, it will never be confused with anything produced from the motherland in 2016. Drink now-2026.

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