Mike Saviage

9.6

Dark scarlet, mostly opaque. Deep nose. Notes of black cherry, cola, tea, dark soil. In the mouth it was rich and had a lot of power, but despite being open all day this was closed and not wanting to show much. Later in the evening some Barolo notes emerged including tea and some anise. We're told the fill was high and the bottle was in perfect condition... maybe this was still too young? — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

Scarlet, with a deep dark center and clear rims. Great nose with notes of black fruit, gravel, spice, pencil lead, earth and old cedar desk wood. Mellow and silky in the mouth. High quality juice with decades of enjoyment still in front of it. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Light gold, heavy in the glass. High pitched nose. Notes of green apples, sweet kiwi fruit, citrus, lime blossoms. Although the nose is expressive, this is closed and tight in the mouth (despite being open for 6 hours we're told). At first I had this rated as being a bit behind the 96 Clos and Blanchot next to it, but over the evening this powered up and in the end was equal to its siblings. Has many years of enjoyment in front of it. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

Dark amber color, translucent. Usual notes of a Sauternes. Great finish to a great night. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.8

Dark scarlet color with a deep center. Notes of black cherry, cola, roses, cassis, some spice and a little wood char. Amazing perfume in the nose. Smooth and silky in the mouth. Lots of drama with this one, and many agreed the 59 was better than the 45, the 61 and 82 Latours beside it. Bravo! — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.8

Tawny color, translucent and light in the glass. A killer nose if there ever was one. Notes of cherries, tan spice, rhubarb, dark soil and sandalwood. Has "the funk". In the mouth it's so rich and silky. Very refined. Killer juice. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Medium gold, heavy like oil in the glass. Complex nose with notes of citrus, stones, marzipan and a little honey. A hint of oxidation is evident, but it's part of the complexity this bottle offers tonight. In the mouth this has massive power, yet is silky and coats the palate. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Dark scarlet. Sweet nose. Has something exotic going on in the mouth, almost as if it was fortified. Notes of red fruit, earth, stones and some funk. Great to drink history. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

Deep scarlet color, almost opaque. Sweet fruit nose. Notes of red and black fruit, spice, some wood and moist dark earth. Has great complexity in the mouth. Awesome juice, but this bottle of the 61 did not reach the superlative heights of others we've had of this. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Medium gold, nice weight in the glass. Sweet nose. Notes of citrus, white flowers, sweet apricot, some stone. Lots of acidity in the mouth. This was flamboyant and the most attractive of the 3 Raveneau's tonight. — 2 years ago