Lee Bulmer

10

Big flavour journey, fruity with a long finish — 17 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2022 vintage. 52% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petit Verdot. Another great value from this estate owned by the Lorenzetti family. — 11 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium ruby , quite wide garnet rim, clear and bright . Cassis , blackberry , sous bois , mint , cedar , grafite , good clarity and surprisingly fruit driven still . Good volume on the palate , dark fruits , mint , good acidity and still quite gritty tannins. Saline and grafite tinged finish . Good length . Drinking very well now and over the next 5 years . For 2002 this is showing very well, classic and surprisingly elegant, a really nice surprise! — 19 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.4

Singing. . Right in the window. Still fresh and lively. Elegant cherry notes on the nose. Full bodied and elegant smooth finish. Lovely — 6 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

I never would have anticipated drinking my birth year of Cheval Blanc out of a Solo cup yet, here we are. The ‘81 is ruddy still; deep garnet color with some browning towards the rim and loads of sediment. The nose shows some of the telltale green-ness of vintage but everything has found harmony: the fruit has blossomed and structure has integrated. Dark fruited with tobacco, dried purple flowers, mushrooms, herbs and soft eastern spices. Charming! No particular rush to drink these but lovely now. — 17 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well with its dried red fruit, berry, cassis , cedar, leather, earth, graphite & tobacco notes. Sadly my last btl out of 2 owc’s purchased on release — 13 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Deep fruit still. Full of life and deep gnarly tangy plum. Great stuff — 10 days ago

GaryWEdwards

9.5

Has finally entered a the period to enjoy with patience rewarded. A nice nose of earth, dark berries, and florals. Nice long finish with a bit of plum coming through. An hour decant to the benefit of the wine. — 13 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

A gorgeous sweetness. Obviously aged but still vibrant and soulful. Deep and rich. Truly remarkable. From mag. — 10 days ago

Michelle Royle

9.8

1970 vintage drank in October 2024. Absolutely stunning with minimal tannins. Wish I had more — 13 days ago