Jay Kline

9.3

This was a real treat after the Gentaz-Dervieux since Rene Rostaing is Marius Gentaz’s son-in-law. While the vineyards that belonged to Marius are now famously part of the Rostaing domaine, that vineyard goes to Rene’s Côte Brune; this is his Côte Blonde and arguably his most famous bottling. This 2004 pours a cloudy ruby with brambles, purple flowers, blood, dust and leather. Slightly rustic which is what I want from Rostaing. I love the individuality and how it paired with the Iberico pork cheek, mushroom ragu with lavender and thyme. Plenty of life left. Drink through 2034+. — 2 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.5

Very light a little thin for my taste — 4 years ago

with Kristine

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Firm tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve. — 5 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Absolutely killler for $8 at Costco. Classic Flavors. Will buy more asap. — 6 years ago

Kim Kimkim

9.1

Very good aroma and spicy. — 8 years ago

Nicholas Moleta

8.9

Light, nice and dry. Sweet but not overly fruity — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2016 - I spoke to Marius van Stokkom who told me he is searching for a successor. Perhaps the 2016 is the best vintage I tasted from this #dutchwine from #brabant. Very nice smell that reminds me of good Loire wines with spicyness and raspberries. Smooth taste with a bite. It makes me proud that such good wine is made in my country, Northern Europe. And I hope Marius will find a winegrower with the heart at the right place. — 8 years ago

Scott Bristol

9.4

Very smooth with black cherry undertone. Zero acidity. Very good. — 2 years ago

with Courtney

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now! — 4 years ago

Johanna Lindström

9.5

Soft and tasty — 5 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.0

Getting into red Burgundy and started with this bottle. Opened last night and decanted about 4pm. While still young, has real potential for aging and depth. Red fruit and dried herbs. — 6 years ago

Simon Gilligan

9.5

There’s a unique spice profile that marks Marius Shiraz. I do love it. Long long finish, tannin has a nice savoury grip balanced with dark black and red fruits. Florals in both flavour and smell, so much going on. A big step up from the 2014 Simpatico. Roger Pike has called it a day (https://rogerpike.com.au/news/), and at this point without any clear succession or sale 2019 will be his last vintage :( — 8 years ago

Coltin Short

9.4

This is absolutely fantastic in '14. Slightly leesy and mineral with beautiful, well integrated acidity that lasts on the long finish. — 8 years ago

Jess

9.3

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, clove, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, firm tannins. Yum!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.0

Excellent village from Marius Delarche. Fruity mores still there. Secondaire notes upcoming. Perfect timing for me — 3 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.4

Smooth, full bodied but elegant, mix of red and black fruit, baking spices, a little cola aroma, tannins fine and playing a background role. — 4 years ago

with Sam

PS Michaels

9.5

Love this wine. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Deep Purple (with a little smoke on the water), 100% Grenache with aromas of dark fruit and complex exotic spice. Plum, berry & current flavors with nutty tobacco develops into sweet licorice. Tannins a bit grippy but will soften, lingering, balance ending with fruit and spice. Nice!
— 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.2

Delarche Corton-Charlemagne: Located at the corner of hedonism and elegance. An honor and a privilege to taste this vintage. Thank you Bill Elbring. — 8 years ago

Dylan Jones

10

I could have sworn I was sucking on a butterscotch hard candy 🍬 — 8 years ago