Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Merlot (27%) and a surprising 16% of Petite Verdot! Dark ruby color with black and purple highlights. Aromas of both red and black fruit, cedar, graphite and smoky minerals. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry and red/black currant fruit with additional flavors of tobacco, dark chocolate and savory spices. Long and expressive finish with exceptional balance and very smooth tannins. Great combination of fruit and tertiary notes. Exceptional QPR for good quality Bordeaux. Outstanding aging potential. Really appreciate you serving this one, Kase! — 11 days ago

Jan de Weerd

9.4

Wonderful left bank Bordeaux from Saint Julien. Balanced, polished, flavorful with good tension. — 4 days ago

with Chris, Tammy and 2 others

Marta Jackowska

9.6

Rich, smooth, chocolate, tobacco…..delicious! — 8 days ago

with Neville

Willie Carter

9.5

Already so lovely, but still so young. Medium ruby red in the glass with long, lusty legs and a wide brim. The nose is exactly what you think a classic Left Bank Bordeaux should be. Cassis, plums, and tobacco immediately upon opening. New leather and oak with just the right amount of earth. Very nice.

Big, powerful, and virile. Amazing balance and purity for a wine so young. Still a bit tannic at times but decanting certainly helps with that. Pretty fruit on the palate with blackberries and cherries. Soft vanilla undertones from start to finish along with licorice and more earth on the tongue.

Very impressive with such depth and such personality. As good as this is today it will be so much better if you can show patience. Put these away and try your best to forget about them and you will be rewarded. — 12 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Youthful, structured with red & black fruits, currant, cedar, spice & tobacco — 7 days ago

John Hagood

9.1

Gift of Lara. Excellent. Lively. Acid calms down quickly. Red Plum, cherry. Weak finish. — 14 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2016 vintage. It is hard to go wrong with Saint-Julien in this excellent vintage, even if most of them are just starting to open up. Talbot 2016 will still need a few years to show its full potential, but it can be enjoyed today with a little air. — 2 days ago

Ericsson

9.4

A wine of contrast, fifty fifty (approx) Merlot Cab Franc blend. Fruity and tart on the plate with a slightly spiced finish. At Cheval Blanc estate in Saint Emilion, Bordeaux. — 3 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2016 | chocolate in smell, way too young , much potential — 12 days ago

Jan A

9.6

Could use 5 more years, but nevertheless a joy to drink — 11 days ago