Refreshing & mouth-watering — a year ago
Absolutely wonderful. Raspberry and earthy leather. — 3 years ago
If I put this in a blind red tasting, I’m pretty sure that many would not call Bordeaux. Rarely do I call perfectly ripe fruit. This 05 fruit is perfectly ripe. I would say this 05 is at its peak it is so good but it truly isn’t. This D’Issan has 12-15 years left of good drinking with a 5 year slide after. 2005 Bordeaux’s are drinking exceptionally as it was perceived when they were birthed. Three hour decant.
The wine glides effortlessly & beautifully over the palate. It is delicious. Ripe, floral, not quite candied fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherry kirsch, black plum, strawberries & blue fruits. Mid berry cola/licorice, black tea, softened lead pencil, dry crushed rocks, dry river stone, limestone, mostly fresh tobacco, firecracker, flinty spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, just moist, dark turned earth, drying clay, volcanic stones & ash, loaminess, dry to slightly fresh mixed herbs, sandstone, sandalwood, some black pepper, red, purple, dark, blue florals framed in violets, Hawaii waterfall acidity with a well polished, balanced, nicely tensioned & structured finish that lasts minutes. Wire to wire outstanding.
It is interesting reading the multiple RP reviews after my notes…from 90-92 young by Neil Martin to his 94 later & then Parker himself in 2015 a 96. Not surprising that time in bottle is constant evolution and worth the wait in proper storage. @D&SLounge — 2 months ago
Loved this light Cab Franc — 2 years ago
One of my favorite champagnes. Toasty with a nice acidic backbone. — 3 years ago
Light bodied, acidic notes, green apple finish. Great with a Caesar — 4 months ago
Waitrose premium for father's Day with Cotes du boeuf. Divine pairing — 6 months ago
Very drinkable from Antoine — 2 years ago
So good. Best find of 2020! — 3 years ago
Stuart Pollack
Gorgeous Rosé Champagne, just delightful. It went perfectly with Lavraki. Delicate bubbles, dry strawberry, yeasty nose. A great buy. — a month ago