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Score 87/100 · Drink 2013-2016, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2013

The same blend as the En Demi-muid yet aged 20 months in French oak uprights, the 2008 Le Cigare Volant En Foudre is supple and sweetly fruited, with the most rounded and soft texture of the three different Le Cigare Volant releases. Olive, black herbs and black cherry fruit all emerge from the glass and it, too, is a solid effort. Drink now-2016. Tel. (831) 425-4518; www.bonnydoonvineyard.com

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Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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87 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 87/100 · Drink 2013-2015, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2012

Bonny Doon's 2008 Le Cigare Volant is quite pretty. Sweet dark cherries, licorice and flowers flesh out in this juicy red. The 2008 is approximately 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 13% Mourvèdre and 7% Cinsault. Interestingly, this regular bottling of the Cigare Volant shows a bit more sweetness and length than the Reserve En Bonbonne.

87 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 87/100 · Drink 2012-2015, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Aug 2012

Bonny Doon’s 2008 Le Cigare Volant is quite pretty. Sweet dark cherries, anise and flowers flesh out in this juicy red. The 2008 is approximately 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre and 7% Cinsault. Interestingly, this regular bottling of the Cigare Volant shows a bit more sweetness and length than the Reserve En Bonbonne. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Tel. (831) 425-4518

17 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2010-2016, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Feb 2012

Meaty, juicy, jammy, spicy – quite an assault! Finishes with plenty of tannin and weight. (RH)

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Red

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Dry

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