James Johnson, Bisou Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

James Johnson · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

92 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

No vintages

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Community Reviews

Reviews

92.2

Avg Score

Highest

Enjoyable, still decent drinking, may be a bit over the hill.

2007 vintage

Was a little worried that the CT consume by date was 2018. Not the case. Really nice fruit, smooth, complex, can go a few years. (The 2006 can go a few years also.)

2007 vintage

Ripe fruit but lacks structure. A bit flabby

2002 vintage

I agree with WMCCONE below, though I'd predict a longer life ahead for this, as it is going strong. Unlike my last bottle, this was delicious on opening, so much so I am not waiting on a decant (and the last bottle really needed that). Delicious.

2007 vintage

Tasted wrong until about the 4 hour mark of decanting, clearly getting better with additional air. By 5 hours the acids were balanced more by the tannins, and the taste took on a complex palate with a long finish. Lots of air needed.

2007 vintage

Enjoyed Not at all stale More old world smooth, complements fruit Happy to have a couple more.

2007 vintage

This is still going strong: mature, showcasing cooked and stewed black fruits, with grainy tannins and medium acidity providing structure and balance. Tertiary notes provide complexity. Good concentration and intensity. Long finish. Although in the mature phase, I don’t see this fading soon, it should provide pleasure for another 2-5 years.

2007 vintage

Another nice bottle, drinking well with mature character. Maybe a bit candied but overall I like it!

2007 vintage

TRB made a very fine bottle of wine here and $60 seems like a joke in today’s overpriced frothy market Rich deep and balanced Terrific

2007 vintage

Nice 1st night but fell apart overnight. Similar to previous note.

2007 vintage

PNP late in the meal...very tasty but got very little...disappeared fast

2007 vintage

This is drinking great (bested a Kapcsandy 2007 estate on this night).

2007 vintage

Really nice bottle with deep, smooth cassis and other red notes. Well balanced with air. Fruit driven nose. Some heft to its mouthfeel but silky and classy. Some chocolate and oak. Energetic finish. If it grows in complexity, it would be wonderful. Great QPR.

2007 vintage

Drink now. This great cab was tired - and not nearly as enjoyable as our first bottle (consumed Jan 2014). The wine had a vinegary taste upon PnP and got only slightly better with air. I don't think it was a bad bottle; the wine is likely at the very end of its drinking window.

2007 vintage

Seems to be passing its peak. Started better than it ended over about three hours open. Suggest pop and pour and don't wait much longer.

2007 vintage

PNP and very tasty....this is good to go. Excelllent cherry, cassis and still a little tannin. Goes does so easy

2007 vintage

See prior notes - wine I believe is at its peak of flavor, finish and fruit. Still must decant due to sediment

2007 vintage

Big. smooth. balanced opened up over a couple hours .....a real crowd pleaser

2007 vintage

similiar to other reviews. big napa cab. perfume on the nose and tons of dark black/blue fruit. got better after an 1+ hour in the decanter.

2007 vintage

100% agree with @PhillyOutWest and @wmccone54. Very nicely built, should pick up additional layering/complexity with a few more years as there is plenty of material inside to evolve.

2007 vintage

Ton of Sediment. Luckily I read the prior reviews and poured through the filter in my Vinturi. Black and Red fruits and a bit smoky. Not super tannic and has nice finish. Showing very well at the moment. I enjoyed this very much.

2007 vintage

Decanted. A big, full bodied cabernet displaying a dark ruby / purple color. Great aromatics with a repertoire of flavors which span the gamut of blackberries, cherry kirsch, spicy plums, toasty vanilla, mocha, and a well integrated tannic structure. Not terribly complex, but a very solid CA Cabernet. Long finish. Lots of sediment in the decanter when finished.

2007 vintage

This is drinking in a great place right now. We let this get about 4 hours of air. Lots of sediment -- would suggest running through a Vinturi or something with a filter. Lovely fruit. Integrated tannins. Medium-long finish. Might have scored higher if we'd been able to strain the sediment out. Great QPR.

2007 vintage

Lots of fruit. Must decant due to high sediment. Good body with nice finish

2007 vintage

This wine was a gift from I can't remember who...was nice, soft, very drinkable...thnx

2002 vintage

ready to drink, tannins are very mellow. not as bold as a cab should be, but still rich and flavorful with a very soft finish. big black fruits on the tongue.

2007 vintage

Big flavorful cab - lots of black fruit, subtle cigar box, and it delivered a velvety and integrated taste after getting some air into it. I put this a small notch below the amazing '08, but still a wonderful bottle.

2007 vintage