Louis Bernard
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Louis Bernard 2009 Domaine la Crau des Papes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Editors' Choice
- $44
Lush and mouth-filling, this is a plummy rendering of Châteauneuf-du-Pape that’s ready to drink. Hints of green peppercorn and mocha add nuance, while the finish is long and voluptuous.
— J.C.
(2/1/2013)
Louis Bernard 2003 Red (Gigondas)
- Editors' Choice
- $23
This ripe, low-acid wine illustrates the nature of the 2003 vintage. Brandied cherries, cinnamon and clove come together in a flavor package reminiscent of fruit cake or spice cake. It’s mouthfilling and round, held together by some dusty, leathery tannins that should smooth out nicely in another year or two. Imported by Boisset America.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Louis Bernard 2005 Grande Reserve de Bonpas Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $52
From the Rhône outpost of the Boisset empire, this is a very approachable example of CdP, with a lush texture and plenty of upfront plum, chocolate and spice flavors. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Louis Bernard 2003 Syrah (Crozes-Hermitage)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A good showing for this négociant Crozes, with dense black fruit on the nose followed by flavors of plum and black cherries over a firm, minerally core. It’s full-bodied yet crisp in acidity, with a long, juicy finish and supple tannins. Imported by Boisset America.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Louis Bernard 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $38
Remember when all Châteauneufs were priced like this? Now this is entry-level pricing, yet the wine is very good, delivering a complex, harmonious blend of leather, earth, spice and plum notes. It’s soft enough to drink now and over the next few years.
— J.C.
(2/1/2013)
Louis Bernard 1999 Grande Reserve Red (Côtes du Rhône)
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- $10
Black-cherry, olive and toast aromas and flavors are rich and powerful in this 60% Syrah, limited-edition wine. Herb, mineral and tobacco accents add interest. A full mouthfeel, good balance and an elegant, long finish provide plenty of pleasure. This has good depth and sturdy tannins. What's not to like, especially at this price? If you can find it, buy it.
— W.E.
(12/12/2003)
Louis Bernard 2009 Château Noël Saint Laurent White (Côtes du Rhône)
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- $12
Unusually full bodied and lush for a white Côtes du Rhône, with smoky, intense aromas of grilled peaches and crushed stone and a lingering finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(9/29/2011)
Louis Bernard 1999 Grenache-Syrah (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $28
A complex bouquet of mint, meat, earth and tobacco opens this reserved wine. A blend of approximately 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, with small amounts of Carignane and Mourvedre, it's dry and fairly tart on the palate with a chalky overlay to the licorice and dried fruit flavors. Firmly structured and a bit hard now, it needs a few years to show fully. It closes…
— W.E.
(11/15/2001)
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