Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2005 | 3 hours decant | brown rim, beautiful barnyard nose, spices like clove, Scottish pipe tobacco, even some cherries. Taste is velvety, supple, no need to cellar this wine longer, good acidity, vibrant. Classic Haut Medoc that delivers | paired with Chaams Hoen chicken roulade and green asparagus, and cheddar cheese. — 10 days ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.2

Seems much better than last tasting, very enjoyable drinking tonight. Nose of garrigue, stewed dark plum and cedar, then chewy red and black fruit, liquorice, hint of chocolate and a firm finish on the palate. It unfolds in the mouth. Lovely stuff. — 13 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.3

Dark crimson with purple hues in color. Very aromatic nose giving the wine it’s beautiful scents of black-red fruit, perfume, milk chocolate and toasted marshmallow with subtle notes of mint and cigar. Taste is smooth and elegant with a luscious feel. Red fruit/dark plum , spice and mocha flavors are dominant with secondary notes of gravel, tobacco and leather adding to its dry medium plus finish. A treat for sure on this lovely Saturday night. — 18 days ago

with Leslie, Karin and 1 other

Will Stanley

9.1

Pretty, effusive and in a great spot now for early drinking - but this will go some way yet! The nose is very Médoc and almost Pauillac-like, with very pure aromatics and a prominent iron/graphite streak. The wine itself is medium to full-bodied, bright and vibrant, slightly zesty if not hugely concentrated, but well balanced and features a refreshing finish. — 13 days ago

Jess

9.2

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, green bell pepper, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black olive, herbal, licorice, clove. Rich & complex.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 15 days ago

Doug Powers

9.0

FLN — Very good Bordeaux, medium-long finish. — a month ago

with Jim

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2016 vintage. Very good indeed, and the 2018 is even better. — 5 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.1

dark fruits, medium acids, bouquet nose — 12 days ago

Edward Pla

9.1

Rich and full bodied, though a touch sweeter than expected. Paired beautifully with grilled sweetbreads, white asparagus, morels and pea purée. — 13 days ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

8.9

2000 vintage. Muted for the first 30 minutes and opens up well after but lacking in finish and complexity — 5 days ago