Patrick Litle

9.2

Great flavor, spice, smooth — 3 months ago

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9.2

The 2020 Bellefont-Belcier has quite a backward nose, rather introspective with black fruit, cedar and cigar box aromas. It's more dark than light. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, fleshy yet with well-judged acidity and pure, lightly spiced black fruit towards the harmonious finish. This conveys a sense of flow that I appreciate. One to watch. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2023) — 3 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.3

Delicious, no doubt—but much too young. You can sense the complexity that is hidden underneath but it’s still a baby at this point. — 4 years ago

Brian Hearty

9.3

2017. I’ve been looking for an excuse to try this bottle and an article recommending Cru Beaujolais as a pairing with chicken and sausage gumbo made sense and worked great! Gulpable dark cherry juice with mild tannins that were only really noticeable after dinner. — 5 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

Quince, white fruits, some apple onthe nose. Mineral sense.
Mineral and light on the palate, white fruited, really nice 12°
Perfect w homemade Pork Char Siu.

Thanks@ FassSelections — 2 years ago

Evelyn Frison

9.8

Two part review!
1. Review by knowledgeable bf:
Though Mount Veeder gets all the attention, Howell mountain is the sister that may not be as pretty but is a lot more interesting. She may not be as smooth and refined but she has a dry sense of humor that stays with you.
2. Great Tuesday night wine that pairs well with “Activated Superfood Popcorn, Salsa Verde flavor.” Have this after a hot shower while your hair dries and you catch up on national news.
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This is a great

— 3 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

This is probably the youngest vintage I’d drink Salon as they age at a snails pace. Much more to offer at this point than 06 and 07. Swirls in a Burgundy glass reveal its amazing purity, intense minerality, chiseled palate and an incredible sense of place. It’s elegant and concentrated with a stunning texture and mouthfeel, offering plenty to be enjoyable now, but many many years ahead. — 4 years ago

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9.2

The 2021 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is laced with crushed red berry fruit. Spice, tobacco and mint are some of the notes that grace this expressive, nuanced Pinot. The 2021 was done with fully destemmed fruit, but there is a sense of savoriness here that is quite attractive. $25.00 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023) — 2 years ago

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9.8

The 2019 La Conseillante was stellar from the sample sent to "Martin Towers" in spring 2020, and the news is that there is no change in bottle. Allowed to open while gossiping away with winemaker Marielle Cazaux (you have to catch up when you are unable to see people regularly), the 2019 unveils an awesome, extraordinarily pure bouquet that seduces the senses, featuring dark cherries, blueberry, pressed violet and a touch of blood orange, all displaying wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied and cohesive, with fine-grained tannins and a judicious touch of black pepper toward the finish, which fans out gloriously while maintaining a sense of class. The best La Conseillante since the 2010? No - better. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
— 4 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Beautiful perfume. Crushed lavender cherries and sandalwood. Hints of stems. Watered down on the palate. 13% #garnacha from #montsant? = water. Ironic name and label Terroirs without frontiers but with a shield with a Catalan flag? — 5 years ago

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