12/31/2022 - laucap Likes this wine:

Very good. Ready to drink. Cherries, earth, floral. High acidity. Not crazy complex but a very pleasant typical nebbiolo wine.

12/24/2022 - laucap wrote:

Very disappointing. I don’t understand the series of very high scores. Maybe it’s just a personal preference but this was overly oaked for me, mostly tasted of vanilla. Otherwise there were black fruits and it was pretty smooth.

1/7/2022 - laucap Likes this wine:

On the nose: a bit funky, barnyard, earth, metal. On the palate: red and black fruits, slightly floral, silky tannins, good length. Flows. Elegant. Compared to a village Gevrey drank at the same time, this was superior. Quite good!

1/7/2022 - laucap Likes this wine:

On the nose: new leather, cherries, blackberries, a touch of oak spice. On the palate: some tannins, not very long but quite good.

12/24/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Quite good but a bit hot (alcohol). Plums, black currant. A bit disappointing for the price.

11/21/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Good after lots of air (better on second night). Raspberries and darker fruits, floral and mineral character.

10/1/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Very light. Cranberries, cherries, slightly metallic minerality, some faint herbs and pepper. Balanced acidity. Better after some air and not too cold despite its light body, otherwise doesn’t taste anything.

9/27/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Very tasty chablis with excellent minerality. Background stony minerality like I haven't seen in a while. Reminds me of the 2014s. Medium acidity but very balanced. Citrus and apples. Excellent qpr at 18USD. Would buy again even at the regular 25USD price.

9/24/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Cherries, strawberries, barnyard earthy aroma. Some floral character. Stem tannins. Good balanced acidity. Quite pleasant generic Bourgogne. Better chilled and after some air. Fair price at 21USD.

9/13/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Lemon, green apples, underripe peaches, touch of litchi, saline minerality. Good acidity, but not that integrated. Medium complexity. Well made but not really my style.

9/11/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Sour cherries, flowers, leather/minerality, subtle tomato. Good acidity, acid finish. Excellent qpr, better than some cheap Brunelli.

9/3/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Cherries, cranberries, flowers, some oak spices, touch of dill. Finishes sweet. I prefer the Cantina di Montalcino at a similar price point.

8/30/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Rich but sufficient acidity. Butter, minerality, lemon and apples. Very good qpr.

8/16/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Lemon, minerality, butter, some oak spices. Nice somewhat fat texture, good balance. Not very complex or opulent but pleasant. Don't serve too cold.

8/16/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Cherries, strawberries, some plums and flowers. Good concentration. Not the most complex or acid but very pleasant.

8/12/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Strawberries, watermelon gummies. Medium acidity, flavors are not super intense. Nice poolside rosé.

8/13/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Raspberries, cranberries. Slight metallic note. Good acidity, fine tannins. Light simple enjoyable wine. Drink now or within 3 years, at cellar temperature or slightly warmer (14-16C).

8/9/2021 - laucap Likes this wine:

Red berries, sour cherries, flowers, minerals and leather. High acidity and good complexity. Really nice to drink and an incredible qpr.

3/29/2019 - laucap wrote:

Excellent. Great acidity, red fruits, some funk (but not too much), nice note of pepper. Incredible qpr, buy without hesitation.

3/2/2019 - laucap Likes this wine:

From the 375 mL. Drinks surprisingly well with pizza, especially the burnt crust! Plums, vanilla, spices, coffee (with burnt crust). Good acidity, some tannins, seems quite young. Good length.

11/17/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

So delicious. Medium+ acidity, petroleum/plastic, smoke, lemon, herbs, honey, melon. Great minerality. Very harmonious. Excellent, I keep reaching for the bottle for another glass.

10/28/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Lemon, honey, beeswax, oak. Great acidity. Good complexity. Quite good! Ready to drink but could last a few years still.

8/17/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Still very good, but the aromas considerably evolved compared to 2.5 years ago. Plums, figs and dates. Some herbs and perhaps blueberries. Very nice concentration. Good acidity and length. Excellent! But drink in the next year.

7/28/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Mandarines, cherries, nuts, mint, spices and tea. Good acidity. Interesting.

7/13/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and hint of pepper. Very concentrated. Excellent beaujolais.

5/29/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Now ready to drink, although it will still probably evolve. Red fruits, pepper, dried herbs. High acidity, some tannins but not at all overwhelming (with grilled meats).

5/14/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Good complexity and acidity. Lemon, honey, grapefruit, well integrated wood, iodine, salt, minerals, earthy funkiness. Quite nice.

5/5/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Not bad but the 2016 was way better IMHO

2/25/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Pineapple, lime, wax, medicinal herbs, some vanilla. Good acidity. Quite strong (alcohol and flavor). Very good!

2/11/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Blackberries, black cherries, some spices and herbs, plums, tobacco. Good acidity and length. Hints of oak. Good dose of tannins still, but mellows after 2 hours of air.

2/11/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Unfortunately the previous note for Bravo.Solares was right for us too. Still quite good but really less interesting compared to 2.5 years ago. Right now, we tasted some red berries and plums, nectarines, with hints of toast, vanilla and caramel. When we first tasted it, we also could taste marine saltiness, iodine and coffee aromas which, sadly, seem gone. Drink now.

1/19/2018 - laucap wrote:

Strong vanilla... A little bit better after some air, but not incredible. The 2013 Crianza is way better, and cheaper.

1/2/2018 - laucap Likes this wine:

Almost brown. Orange marmelade, baked apples, cinnamon, maple. Oxydative. Lacks a little acidity. Drink now.

12/15/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Cassis, leather, barnyard, pepper, some oak that dissipates with air. Way better than 15 months ago, good qpr.

11/10/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Quite good! Incredible qpr! Berries and cherries, slight oak sweetness but not annoying at all. There's a very light weird aftertaste at first but with food or air it tended to go away.

11/5/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Honey, flowers, orange marmelade, orange zest, nuts. Good acidity. Excellent! Sadly my last bottle.

10/27/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Blackberries, cassis, graphite, earth. Relatively light bodied, good acidity. Some tannins still but they're pretty rounded.

10/21/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Petroleum, smoke, lemon, yellow apples, pears, minerality, iodine, spices and herbs. Good acidity and complexity. Very nice, and went very well with sushi and teriyaki salmon.

10/21/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Dry and fruity, nice peperry note. Although it is relatively aqueous. Definitely preferred the 2013.

10/2/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Lemon, peaches, salty, mineral. Oily/fat texture and relatively pronounced astringency.

9/22/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Red berries, herbs, pepper. Good acidity. Some astringency. Simple but nice. Serve chilled.

9/14/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Red berries but also quite vegetal. Bell pepper, black pepper and spices. Harmonious but lacks a touch of acidity.

9/10/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Strawberries, herbs, earthy. Quite fun to drink. A lot better after a few hours of air.

9/8/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Strawberries, red berries, flowers and herbs. Excellent, but would prefer a little more acidity. Better drunk slightly warmer than fridge temp.

6/13/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Peaches, delicate wild strawberries, herbal and floral notes. Good acidity. Very good rosé, better with food.

6/8/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Ripe red and black currants, pepper, pencil shavings, licorice. Quite smooth. Medium acidity. Slight astringency. Very nice! Good qpr.

6/4/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Smoke and mixed berries. Good acidity. Very light.

6/3/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Pineapple, candied oranges, honey, caramel, nuts. Just enough acidity. Some oxidation, some complexity. Excellent!

5/28/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Apples, candied oranges, eucalyptus, minerality and a touch of brioche. Good acidity, very harmonious. Excellent!

5/13/2017 - laucap Likes this wine:

Pears/honeydew, lemon, salty minerality, herbs, orange skin. Medium acidity. Smooth. Very good.