11/10/2021 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

Big full and rich to the nose, of course. Its a BTG amarone, and that is about it.

11/2/2023 - SCM Fan Does not like this wine:

Decanted 20 mins prior to serving. End of 1st glass noticed a VA on the nose. 30 mins later poured 2nd glass, worse- poured out. Replaced with a 2018 Walla Walla Syrah that was far superior and only $9.

11/18/2022 - Carlo Sarto Likes this wine:

Followed my own advice in previous note and drank whole 375ml with my wife in one sitting. Her first word was "Balance!" and that is exactly what it is. Balance, harmony, clarity and depth. Lists of separate qualities are entirely unable to grasp the essence of such a wine. Numerical scores are a different attempt at the same. And fail also. This taste was singular. A great opera baritone singing a perfect note. Samuel Ramey, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Tito Gobbi and Sherrill Milnes are completely different voices easily distinguished. And so are portos like this.
Bravissimo!

6/26/2022 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $65. 100% Chardonnay. Another six months since the last bottle of this wine, and it is still remarkably fabulous. Consistent notes. Speaking of "last bottle" I purchased this from LastBottleWines.com and when it came up again just a few days ago on the site? I bought another case.

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5/29/2022 - jchrisharris wrote:

Corked but otherwise lovely

10/12/2021 - Jd6725 Likes this wine:

Solid wine but not amazing. For the price point it is quite decent, but fell off with air and definitely didn't hold up for day 2. Good flavors but for the cost, or slightly more there are way better champs.

1/2/2022 - Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine:

My first Delmas Syrah. I’d really like to acquire more of these, but the forced 6-pack from the winery for each wine is tough.

I double decanted this for about an hour before consuming. Extremely floral! The co-ferment of 8% Viognier really makes this jump from the glass. There is a balance of funk (Rocks district), stems and even some sweet stone fruit aromatically (from the Viognier). This feels like a middle ground of KVintners (big fruit, some savory/funk) and Cayuse (big funk, some fruit). It has a green/stemmy flair, but overall it’s a more fresh and fragrant style of Syrah. I’m a bit shocked at how ready to go this is…double decanted, but hardly any acidity or tannin at the finish. Incredibly easy to drink. Potpourri, iron, peppercorn crusted raspberries and rhubarb with added savory dark fruits at the finish. Delicious Syrah!

12/24/2021 - Eric wrote:

Young, explosive, white pepper, garrigue, cherry and smoked meat. Everything I would want and expect from a young Pegau. Stunning potential, wonderful balance, just delicious.

12/25/2021 - Momus99 Likes this wine:

Had with roast pork after 2 hour decant. Lovely Margaux, Merlot predominant based on the prominent chocolatey notes. Tannins are surprisingly non-prominent, so wondering how this will age.

12/19/2021 - schwickert Likes this wine:

Different than some burgundy but very good
Ready to drink right away

9/18/2021 - ETT95 wrote:

A limited edition from Louis Jadot. Only made in good year by blending juices from various Beaune 1er Cru plots. The previous was in 2009. Cristal clear ruby. Expressive nose of red currant and forest. Amazing fruit and mineral, still slightly tannic. Refreshing. Outstanding quality at this price point. Still have a decade to go and should get a dozen more!

PS very much improved from previous tasting note when tasted young.

6/6/2021 - d'Artagnan wrote:

Un vin joufflu possédant la gourmandise du millésime. Les tanins sont fondus. C’est rond et agréable, mais loin de la profondeur du 2009 de cette cuvée que j’avais beaucoup aimé. Savoureux, mais relativement simple et c’est en surmaturité . À 68$ c’est limite mais le 2009 à 42.5$ était toute une aubaine!

2/6/2021 - madalyn Likes this wine:

I love sauternes with a cheese plate for desert
did not disappoint
I have convinced my friends how great this is
and now I need to find some more sauternes

but its worth it

1/1/2020 - VinVet Likes this wine:

Blackberry and plum nose with some forest floor notes. Lovely dark fruit, soft tannins and mild acidity on the palate. Lengthy well integrated finish. Not outstanding but clearly better than I expected.

11/21/2020 - BrunelloBob wrote:

Perfect cork this time, based on sediment I suspect this was stored standing up. Heat less of an issue in the right glass.

11/3/2020 - Kirk Grant wrote:

This is a lovely wine that's in a horrifically obnoxious package. The wine is a vivid ruby at the core, with scents of autumnal forest floor, orange rind, old wood, with red currants & plum lingering in the background. Flavors of tart cherry, pomegranate, and seasoned oak linger nicely and pulls everything back together for the finish.

10/11/2020 - EDJ Likes this wine:

Kirsten scores this a 99. Rich, honeysuckle aromas. Heavy in the glass with a nice weight and beautiful legs. Sweet entry, nice balancing acidity with a pinch of botrytis at the finish. Bottle #1 of of a case of 6 magnums. This is still very young and we'll see how it continues to age.

10/3/2020 - LORILOVESWINE Likes this wine:

This wine has beautiful flavour. Full bodied yet fruity yet not heavy cherry. Lovely after tones.

9/13/2020 - thalver wrote:

Showing well, this bottle didn't show as particularly sweet. Some bottle boquet, lingering finish.....it was a big hit with casual wine drinkers

8/13/2020 - La Grappe wrote:

A very dark colour; the palate is quite noticeably sweet, with dark, slightly burnt fruit and a noticeable spritz, which detracts. Ready to drink now but will keep. Rather expensive at £29.

5/14/2020 - CarignonMyWaywardSom wrote:

Tart cherries, plums, bay leaf, dried figs, angelica, toasted coconut, vanilla, strawberry vine, oxidized green olive and dried thyme. Medium bodied, oyster shell minerality, medium/medium plus dry, medium tannin.

4/24/2020 - SLOFred Does not like this wine:

Undrinkable, and for $57, it makes me sick. Off the vinegar bin. Just another horrible, overpriced, Italian red wine.

10/6/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

59% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. A merlot dominant blend with all five of the Bordelais varieties, this is fairly dark in the glass with dark red fruit, pepper, and spice on the nose. The palate is fairly reserved with fruit, tartness, and a touch of spunk on the finish. This paired well with the NY Strip and could possibly benefit from short-term cellaring. thedrunkencyclist.com

11/24/2018 - Momus99 Likes this wine:

Very nice. Maybe a little lacking in acid which made it a poor pairing with Thanksgiving pies. Would not pair with something that sweet again. Would probably be good solo.

5/14/2019 - Dale M wrote:

Decanted 6 hrs and served with braised oxtails and chorizo, a superb pairing I might add. The 07 was my first Ygay, and while I really enjoyed it, this wine is a clear step above. Yes, the use of new oak is apparent on the nose and palate, but the shoe just seems to fit the foot so to speak, as it really works well, though give this some additional age and I bet some real fireworks will emerge. Dark berries carry a slight smoky edge, already expansive with a wide palate coverage, and a closing note of fresh earth and spices. Powerful yet elegant, again this is has great potential written all over it. If you have three or more bottles worth a peak, otherwise hold for at least 5 years – perhaps 10.

5/12/2019 - Duncan wrote:

Dark purple in the glass; blueberry jam on the nose; good long finish freshened by generous acidity. Good stuff, but £20+ for a Cotes du Rhone is hard to swallow, unlike the wine itself. 14%, cork.

2/10/2019 - VinCrush Likes this wine:

Improving nicely since last year. Still, was better on Day Two. I think this is still on the upswing and I look forward to trying the remaining bottles over the next 3 years. Nicely balanced. Smooth but with structure. Finish has improved and lengthened since the last bottle last year.

1/14/2019 - bugdoced Likes this wine:

went well with provencal chicken on the grill

12/28/2018 - Matt Scott Likes this wine:

A different animal from the wonderfully concentrated ‘15, this exhibits noir fruit, raspberry, pork shoulder, violets, red lava, stout beer and chocolate orchid. There’s an idealistic purity of fruit, with beauty and precision. Very silky tannnins and the finish is savory, with length. I love the aftertaste of mixed berries and herbs. Decanted for three hours and capable of a long study. The body is paradoxically transparent and suave, yet there’s density and a raciness. Drink 2022 -.

3/1/2018 - J @ y H @ c k Likes this wine:

LBTG

8/14/2018 - daniel_1979 wrote:

Keep this stored for 3-5 years... not worth while drinking yet

8/1/2018 - slulkin wrote:

from 375. Jill opened this somehow thinking it was an old rose. No clue how one could make that mistake.

Anyhow, a little darker in the glass than the bottle from last year. Lovely notes of apricot, peach and honey in the nose. Fruit and honey on the palate with a nice viscous mouthfeel and a good balance between the sweetness and acidity, though agree with others that a bit more acidity would be nice.

Have now clearly labeled my remaining two so Jill doesn't make the same mistake again.

1/30/2018 - Petrusha wrote:

Drink ASAP !!!!!!!
good with chicken , turkey, duck

5/10/2017 - Mattshank wrote:

Kevin's (Rocknroller) Birthday Bash: Very dark, almost orange in color. Burnt aromas and deficient in fruit. Provenance questionable hence no score.

2/21/2017 - mtaczak wrote:

a tad simple and heavy, but still deliciously complex and firm

1/30/2016 - wineappreciation wrote:

Pleasant cherry nose with a bit of oak; fruit-filled, mild tannins, trapezoidal

5/8/2016 - Eike wrote:

For the lovers of champagne. I cannot say much about it, not my style and definetely not for 80 euros. Peach and marmalade, a bit too sweet for my taste.

12/29/2015 - Momus99 Likes this wine:

A good example of "natural"-style Loire cab franc, meaning low-alcohol, low-fruit, high acidity, and prominent vegetal aromas and flavors. Definitely one to get if you go in for this sort of thing, which I don't.

5/9/2015 - hoovel wrote:

My bottle was a fake purchased from WTSO. There is no way that the cork that I pulled out of this bottle was anywhere near 10 years old, and the wine was not more than 3-4 years old - maybe younger. That said, it was not an unpleasant young wine. Perhaps the counterfeiters have transitioned from the super high-priced old classics to highly-rated, fairly widely-produced mid-priced wines.

11/24/2014 - Momus99 wrote:

Corked. 2nd of 2 bottles from Garagiste and both were flawed.

8/4/2014 - Momus99 Likes this wine:

Decanted x 2h. A very balanced and pleasant Bordeaux that went nicely with grilled pork chops. Dark, dark red, decent nose of fruits and a little oak, very little in the way of tannins. Would drink within the next 1y, 2 at most.