Decanted for 8 hours (no trace of sediment), the Cuvee Viva poured into the glass as a delightful ruby red wine, possessing all the attributes that the average wine-lover craves: a pleasant, mouth-filling flavor that paired beautifully with the Chateaubriand on our plates. While its tannins were pleasantly soft, it did not lack balance and strength of character. Excellent value for the money!
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Disappointing. This wine was recommended for its "velvety" character. However, after being decanted for several hours, its taste was very ordinary and it lacked both body and finish. Does not justify its $30 price.
2016 Château Gigault Cuvée Viva
4/23/2024 - RJMP Likes this wine: 88 Points
Decanted for 8 hours (no trace of sediment), the Cuvee Viva poured into the glass as a delightful ruby red wine, possessing all the attributes that the average wine-lover craves: a pleasant, mouth-filling flavor that paired beautifully with the Chateaubriand on our plates. While its tannins were pleasantly soft, it did not lack balance and strength of character. Excellent value for the money!
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2020 Château Lilian Ladouys
3/8/2024 - RJMP Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Disappointing. This wine was recommended for its "velvety" character. However, after being decanted for several hours, its taste was very ordinary and it lacked both body and finish. Does not justify its $30 price.
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2022 Raphaël Sallet Mâcon-Uchizy Les Maranches
3/3/2024 - RJMP Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Somewhat bland, this effort lacked the buttery, mouth-filling gorgeousness that one associates with White Burgundies.
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