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5th Avenue

Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Bob McDonald
9.0

A very good left bank classed growth (5th growth) from a good vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant aromatics (74%). Blackcurrant and cedar - a little tomato bush. A good wine but to state the obvious does not have the class and complexity of the higher classed growths. For example 3rd growth 2009 Chateau Palmer is a stunning wine - very rich, complex with a long life in front of it - very much superior to Chateau Batailley. — 4 days ago

Juan, Ceccherini and 18 others liked this
Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Somm David T i must apologise, but when we say Napoleon i only think of the guy sinking his hand in his jacket, the one that got defeated in Waterloo. Monsieur Napolene Bonaparte born in Corse. My bad, my views are limited. Napoleon the 3rd is indeed still a Napoleon...sorry😬
Bob McDonald

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@Somm David T Thanks for your comments David. Yes, I can imagine any change to the Bordeaux classification would be very political and expensive with self interest often driving the ship. At the end of the day I guess it boils down to what the punters (us) are prepared to pay for any given bottle of wine regardless of its hierarchy in any classification. Eg. Is Leroy Musigny worth $50K? Or does it become the plaything of billionaires and 3rd world dictators who only buy it because of its inflated price? Probably a debate for another day!
Somm David T

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@Bob McDonald @Ceccherini Cristiano I should have said the III. Just assumed it was implied. My bad as well. Bottle prices are quite insane lately and yes it is up to us what we paid. I would add that the wine industry is and has been challenged. More recent gen’s are not buying wine like my gen and there are no easy answers for the industry. We’ll see what happens w/ bottle prices going forward. Especially, given the rollercoaster markets. Good discussions. Cheers! 🍷

Giovanni Rosso

Donna Margherita Barbera d'Alba 2017

David D
9.0

Delicious Barbera acid buzz saw. Crushed raspberry, black tea, lemon zest, brambles, graphite. From 7th Avenue Liquors. 04/24/22 — 3 years ago

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

Freddy R. Troya
9.2

A 5th Growth from the left bank of Bordeaux, driven on 70% Cab Sauv and 30% Merlot. It has the finesse and the style of Pauillac wines. Elegant and quite complex, highly aromatic and has abundance of tannins while shining on the finish. Warm and active!
Chateau owners also have Lynch-Baches and Ormes de Pez. — 4 months ago

Daniel liked this

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Aylin Ulku
9.7

Spectacular We have stored this for 11 years and enjoyed it for our 5th anniversary, paired with lamb shank and lamb chops. opens beautifully perfect time to drink. Initially the finish had notes of leather, hint of dark fried fruit. — 7 months ago

LM liked this

Collard-Picard

Cuvée Dom. Picard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

Billy L.
8.9

Epernay🇫🇷 Avenue De Champagne Crawl — 2 years ago

Tom, Hermes and 9 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Christy
10

5th anniversary $50 AR — 4 years ago

Vanessa, LM and 5 others liked this

Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

Freddy R. Troya
9.2

A 5th Growth from the left bank of Bordeaux that never disappoints. Multi-layered, enticing aromas of red fruit, leathery and dried leaf, raising and date fruits, makes this earthy wine a nice option. Had the 2013 vintage and still delivers. Solid tannins, dry and not so aggressive on the mid-range of the palate. Silky finish. — 4 months ago

Daniel liked this

5th and Bowie

Bourbon Barrel Aged Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

TriShan
9.0

Let it breathe. Smooth. Good with steak. Ok with chocolate. Nice aroma after sitting in the glass. — 9 months ago

Aubert

PARK AVENUE ESTATE VINEYARD SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAY 2019

Brian Koffman
9.8

Special occasion bottle. Smooth, candied fruit, not too clean, warms the belly. — 2 years ago

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Cathy Corison
9.1

Tasting group 5th, my rating 2nd. Mineral, Cassis. Quiet. Nicely grippy — 3 years ago