98 point

This shows intense power, yet it’s channeled and restrained and combines structure and layering with a subtle touch to the complex aromas that include dark berries, dark plums, cocoa, bark, earth, smoke and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Driven and textural with a long, focused finish.

96 point

Smoldering with cast iron mineral notes fused to plum paste, black tea, mesquite ash and cigar box, this is savory, brooding and complex. Shows lift and tangy acidity on the palate, with a kick of white pepper alongside warm spice cake and vanilla. The tannins are smoothing out nicely; this is almost ready to drink now—but don’t do it.

96 point

Always the more concentrated, masculine, and structured wine in the lineup, the 2021 Côte Rote La Landonne offers smoky black fruits, pepper, stems, cured meats, and tapenade notes, as well as violets on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and nicely structured on the palate, showing classic La Landonne character with a ripe, balanced, pure mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This is one classy, complex, nuanced La Landonne