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GIGONDAS - Louis Bernard 2015 - 92/100
Intensely ripe black-cherry and mulberry aromas are muted by shades of forest floor, porcini and dried violet in this full-bodied wine. The black fruit flavors are lavishly fruity but balanced by complexities of earth, leather...
ROBERT PARKER - WINE ADVOCATE
90/100 - Vacqueyras 'Louis Bernard' red 2016
'Louis Bernard's 2016 Vacqueyras features subtle garrigue and demure red-fruit aromas on the nose, followed by a full-bodied wine with ample tannins and hints of clove and allspice. It's firm yet ripe, with a long finish....
WINE SPECTATOR 2018
91/100 - Châteauneuf du Pape red 'Louis Bernard' 2016
'solid, with a core of raspberry and plum pâte de fruit notes that expands nicely as singed apple wood and red licorice flavors fill in through the finish. Offers a fleshy feel and good energy. Best from...
THE WINE ADVOCATE - ROBERT PARKER
92/100 - Gigondas 'Louis Bernard' 2016
'Hints of garrigue accent ripe cherry and stone fruit aromas, while the full-bodied palate is creamy and supple in texture. It's already so drinkable, so sexy, that I question its ability to age, so enjoy it over the next 6-7...
JEB DUNNUCK
'The Southern Rhône has two solid vintages in the pipeline; the elegant and lively 2015s and the deeper, richer, truly profound 2016s.'www.jebdunnuck.com
90-92 Châteauneuf du Pape 'Louis Bernard' 2016 has a surprisingly modern bouquet, yet backs it up with...
VINOUS - Josh Reynolds
GIGONDAS 'Louis Bernard' 2015 - 90/100 - 'Aromas of ripe cherry and singed plum on the deeply scented nose. Lush and open-knit, offering warm black and blue fruit flavors that pick up a peppery nuance with air. In a forward, palate-coating style; smooth tannins shape the...
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90/100 Tavel 'Louis Bernard' 2015 - Top Rated Rosé Wine
"A superb and full-bodied southern French rose with aromas of strawberries and raspberries. Dry and refreshing. Pair with planked salmon or grilled chicken. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine."
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VACQUEYRAS Louis Bernard 2015 - 90/100 - Outstanding
'Offers a solid, fleshy feel, with plum and black cherry compote flavors laced with gently singed juniper and tobacco notes. Shows a late tug of anise on the finish. Drink now through 2020.'
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90 pts - Côtes du Rhône Villages 'Louis Bernard' 2015
"Even better, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages is an outstanding Southern Rhône that has loads of ripe strawberry and raspberry fruits, medium-bodied richness and a peppery, spicy...
Jancis Robinson
17/20 Châteauneuf du Pape Louis Bernard 2015
'Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. Partial whole bunch. Aged for 12 months.
Bright crimson. Real drive behind this wine. Rich and thick.
Lots of density and some dried herbs. Needs time though.' Drink...
