Daniel Bloom

9.4

It may be infanticide, but a 11-14” snow/ice storm called for hasty judgment.
Deep grapey sanguine nose at first with a hint of something red poking around the edges. With meatloaf, perfect. The Cornas filled up any and all empty spaces left by the entrée. Big and muscular at first, but never overwhelming, built with fine tannins and a refreshing acidity filled finish. A peek at the bottle reveals 12.5°, lighter than thought going in, but not surprising, especially as it airs and a more pronounced red fruited quality emerges from the black. If you’ve got some and can wait…do so.
A highly rewarding bottle on a snowbound night.
Thanks @FassSelections — 11 days ago

Ted

9.2

Plums and black cherries. Velvety smooth cab franc. — a month ago

with Jeni

Doug Powers

9.0

This CdP seems a bit more angry and wild from being opened, a touch more structure than the softer 2000 Bosquet des Papes (2001 was a more tannic vintage), solid balance, also mature, 13.5% ABV, longish finish. — 2 months ago

with Jim

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Gorgeous nose of wet stones, wet earth, wild mint and more. A scene in nature type of nose. Stunning. 9.7 nose. Palate is killer but also needs some air as it’s juicy but also angular and backwards. But as it airs it gains a sweet lemon/lime intensity and that classic Defaix oily texture. Piercingly mineral finish. Air will make my score rise I surmise. — a month ago

Greg Koslosky

9.2

This bottle was in perfect condition has incredible balance with black and red fruits earth, spice garrigue. As good as you would hope should hold for another five years. Nice juice ! — a month ago

Jol

9.3

35 ans tanins totalement fondus Extrême douceur et légèreté Nettement supérieur au 1988
Est ce question de millesime ou de conservation ? — 2 months ago

Ole Underthun

9.0

Perfekt til vilt — 13 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark and full of character. Very pure with gnarly undertow. Clean and pure — a month ago

with Paul and Ara

Patrick Litle

9.4

Excellent, mod. Spicy, very smooth — a month ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

A consistent performer that easily wins over palates. Each vintage more expensive than the last. — 2 months ago