2/18/2017 - fritza wrote:

Low scores are perplexing. This is nothing more than it claims to be. A right bank style Bordeaux with a huge floral bouquet on the nose, like walking into a flower shop. On the palate elegant, the Cab Franc shines with raspberry and faint cherry
So good

3/27/2015 - fritza wrote:

Opened for an hour then decanted for two. Served with veal chops.
This wine never disappoints. It is truly big and a fruit bomb, but also more than that. It is complex with a nose of chocolate and dark fruit. The palate has sweet fruit almost blueberryesque, but dark blackberry fruit and plum with a hint of bitter chocolate on the finish. The finish lingers velvety with smooth tannins. Still has years!

7/14/2013 - mpricher wrote:

DARK Purple to inky black. Did I say Dark purple?? This has tons of bacon fat on the nice, particularly upon first opening. Decanted for an hour and it had barely opened up. We drank a Booker Fracture (09) for US to Auzzie comparison, and the 4 yr old Calif Syrah was much more approachable and singing strong after 1.5 hour open. Took this CH single Vineyard Syrah about 3 hours to really open, then WOW! The Blue and Black berries were all there in harmony. This is still a tannic syrah, that couple easily rest for another 3-5 yrs IMHO. There was a TON of setiment on the bottles side. Just painted with the stuff. This is a BIG wine, and but very well made in a Cote Rotie style, and not a Mollydooker in any way (I like those, just not all the time...). This is a big boy wine, meant to be savored, as the Alcohol is there in abundance, but the fruit does compete well. I'd like to try another one of these in a few years.