vinokeeno

9.5

1990 vintage. Last tasted 01.20.23 (9.6) and 05.16.21 (9.4). This slots in just between. Tastes as if from a colder cellar because this specimen was as fresh (too fresh) as a daisy. Decanted and tasted after 2 hours. Tannins for tannins sake. And I love big tannins. Less evolved than the January visit and drinking better than the 5.16.21 visit. Still bleeping massive as it ever was upon release back in the day. Very little has changed. This wine and the 1989 Gaja Sorí Tilden Barbaresco the two biggest, uncompliant wines with years to go before really revealing those hidden charms that I've tasted in recent memory. Getting closer but not quite ready to settle down any time soon. Out of a larger format bottle, must be positively overwhelming…like jumping to hyperspace accidentally…or on a boozy dare. 9.21.23. — 12 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Classic vintage for GL that is drinking well mirroring my many prior notes — 20 days ago

Charlie Tapp

8.9

Needs time. Black fruit and dark flowers. — 19 days ago

vinokeeno

9.5

2003 vintage. For my ca$i$h, still, consistently, the sexiest, most voluptuous red Bordeaux out there. Medium-heavy body. This kicked in the door to “the zone” recently without knocking and is set up for the next 10-12 years easily. Such a fantastic balancing act of fruit and structure. Total and blissful synergy. . 9.25.23. — 8 days ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.4

No decant and drinking already very good and beautiful. Superb balance from start to finish.
Pure dark fruits, some graphite, tobacco, cedar and earth. Maybe the oak needs some more time to integrate. For now a lovely wine, more please…👌🏼 — 8 days ago

Joe Weinberger

9.3

This was drinking at peak. Fantastic. — 8 days ago

yan ho

9.8

ct 9.23.23 — 10 days ago

Robert Torretti

9.3

Dollar for dollar a really lovely wine. Enjoyed along side a 1995 Lynch-Bages with an oeufs en Meurette dish. Just a great all-around wine, great color, lovely nose and great mouthfeel. Displayed the elegance of St Julien. Look out for 1989s down the stack from Saint Julien for sure. — 8 days ago

Ted

9.2

Still on the green side but going to be really tasty with some quiet cellar time. — 17 days ago

with Jeni

Mary H

9.0

Currant, cranberry, dry fall leaves, bloody maguro — 19 days ago