JANCIS ROBINSON
15/20 - Vacqueyras 'Louis Bernard' 2019
'Lots of vibrancy and a sweet plummy notes. Quite ripe and blocky tannins at the moment. Hefty and I would like a little more freshness here to give energy and lift. Drink 2021-2026.' Nov.2020
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JEB DUNNUCK
91 - Côtes du Rhône Villages 'LOUIS' 2019
'Beautiful notes of cassis and blackberry fruits as well as plenty of peppery spice and a touch of meatiness all emerge from the glass, and this terrific 2019 has a wonderful sense of elegance,...
The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker
89/100 - Châteauneuf du Pape 'Domaine la Crau des Papes' red 2018
''Scents of leather and sun-warmed stones mark the nose, followed by black cherries, garrigue and black olives. It's medium to full-bodied, supple and savory but not very deep or concentrated, with...
WINE ENTHUSIAST
CÔTE RÔTIE- Louis Bernard 2017 - 92/100
VACQUEYRAS - Louis Bernard 2018 - 90/100
"Bold blueberry and violet aromas perfume this plump but freshly balanced blend of Grenache and Syrah. Full-bodied and luscious on the palate, its fig and blackberry...
Jeb Dunnuck
90 - Vacqueyras 'Louis Bernard' 2018
'Even better than the 2017, the 2018 Vacqueyras is a similar, forward, fleshy, fruit bomb beauty that has a deep purple color and loads of blue fruits, mint, garrigue, and floral aromas and flavors. It too is ideal for drinking over...
Jeb Dunnuck
90 - Châteauneuf du Pape 'Louis Bernard' red 2017
'forward, sexy wine that's loaded with notions of black raspberries, melted licorice, earth, and spring flowers. It's ripe, medium to full-bodied, has plenty of fruit, and a good finish. It's just another...
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...
