V is for Vino 10-27-22. — 3 years ago
Velvety smooth. Fruit and pencil shavings. Decanted from an imperial 6 liter bottle for an Independence Day dinner on Cow. — 3 years ago
On the nose, muted dark cassis, wild dark, brambly berries, dry stems, pepper, loamy soils, blackberry cola and dark fresh florals. The mouthfeel is big and lush. Tannins are soft and round. The fruits are very ripe. Blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dark chocolate, mocha powder, salted caramel, spice-box, soft leather, tobacco with ash, crushed dry rocks, stones, black tea & dark fresh florals. The finish is rich, lush and round fruits with just the right touch of earth. As well, the acidity is very good. Photo tour of; a long twilight view of the exterior of their estate building, main tasting room, tasting area in the barrel room and Winemaker Jean Hoefliger. Jean began his career in wine working for his godfather, who owns one of Europe's oldest wineries, founded in 1536 and located in Epesses, Switzerland. He also worked at Château Lynch-Bages and Château Carbonnieux in Bordeaux, Meerlust Inc., in South Africa, Fonjallaz S.A. in Switzerland and Hartford Court in Russian River. — 8 years ago
This is an exotic white blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, coming from the clay and limestone soils of the Garonne gravel by the Pessac-Léognan Appellation, deemed as the best producing area of dry white wines in the Bordeaux region.
A delicate and almost translucid greenish hue with a powerful and inviting citrus aromas. The Semillon grapes provide a distinctive structure to the uplifting Sauvignon grapes and push the intensity finish on the palate. Interchanges a great taste mix of yellow stone fruits and tropical in the mid-range of the palate. The mouthfeel is beautifully balanced with a subtle salinity on the back end. It pairs phenomenal with raw fish dishes; Sashimi, Sushi, Ceviche and other “Al Crudo” Cuisine. — 22 days ago
Wow. Great white wine full of bold fruit and wood with a buttery taste that melts in your mouth. Definitely would get this again. — 3 years ago
Pretty stark contrast between this and the Chateau Carbonnieux drank alongside. Much more regal, linear and mature. On the nose, mature dark fruit, forest floor, cassis, leather. Similar in the mouth. Some tannins with good acid. Needed about 2 hours in a decanter to fully realize potential. A proper and mature Pauillac. — 5 years ago
Ron Siegel
This was still going showing notes of cedar, dried herbs, leather, spice & tobacco. — 6 days ago