Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is an unusual CdP. In the sense that is is dark, thick and like chocolate for water.

My first of three bottles.

The nose shows a very light flaw, some soft VA, bandaid. The core is all dark currants, candied, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums-heavier black, black raspberries, hints of raspberries & wafting strawberries. Chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, incense, black pepper, black coffee, anise to black licorice, grilled meats, crushed rocks, lime-sandstone, dry herbs with floral candied dark, red flowers with liquid violets wrapped in lavender.

The palate reveals; dark currants, candied, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums-heavier black, black raspberries, hints of raspberries, some pomegranate & wafting strawberries. Chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, caramel, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, incense, Christmas cake, red & dark cola, olive tapenade, black pepper, black coffee, anise to black licorice, smoke, grilled meats, soy sauce, crushed rocks, lime-sandstone, moist clay, dry herbs with dark, gentle dark spices, red& dark flowers with candied liquid violets wrapped in the same candied lavender, grand, round, rainfall acidity w/ a rich, lush, well balanced, nicely toned/structured, elegant finish that shows length that lasts 90-120 seconds and falls on chocolate cake, clay & spice.

Untypical for a CdP to be so thick, round, rich and a bit of wine candy.

93-95 with the meal.

Drink over the next 7-10 yrs and perhaps a couple to three yrs +. Greatly depends on storage and how you like your wines in age. — a day ago

Madey Adams

9.3

Fresh and lovely with a touch of flowers — 10 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.6

2009. Thank you Mike F. for sharing this (and the '08 Charvin CdP), and the man himself, Mr. P. Weygandt, for his generosity tonight! Concentration without any weight, honeyed without being cloying, decadent without pretension. Simply a jewel! — 11 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2020 | Bottled elegance — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Tasted next to the 2014 Charvin. This was obviously dark fruited in comparison...and perhaps a bit more ripe? Not quite as tannic. The future isn’t quite as clear on this one but it’s certainly a fine glass at this moment in them. — 8 years ago

Sabrina Padgett

9.0

One of my favs, full bodies with suttle sweet berry undertones — 11 years ago

Robert Meyers

9.0

Very nice and drinkable, went well with lamb. Smooth and fruity — 13 years ago

Natasha Langton

8.9

Purchased on our 2016 trip to France. Finally uncorked it. So smooth. Lively brambles and wild cherry. — 6 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Darker in color than the Charvin and Pegau. (More Syrah, Mourvèdre and some new oak) Tasty, but the oak detracts a bit. — 7 years ago

Richard Girolami

9.0

A beautiful blend of grenache and merlot. Smooth tannins, with lots of plum, black cherry, and berries in the background . Supple and elegant. A winner. Pair with roasted chicken or lighter red meats. — 10 years ago

Matt Poole

9.6

Tried at Valentines Dinner surprise — 12 years ago