Jay Kline

9.3

This bottle had been cellared since release and cork was in near pristine condition. At 54 years old, it remains a deep garnet/purple and now with loads of sediment. Classic Rioja character with dried black cherry, toasted coconut, cedar, dried flowers, leather and earth. The structure remains intact and the acid is still pretty fierce. This should continue to age very well if conditions are good. — 18 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good — 5 months ago

with Bex

Mike McGlone

10

Legendary wine from the early 1970s. Still exhibits good fruit and excellent balance on the palate. Lingering aftertaste. Exquisite wine with no flaws. At its peak but should be around for years to come. A wine masterpiece. — 5 months ago

MRM

9.2

Bit musty, but the fruit is still coming through strong — 52 years later — 3 years ago

Michelle Royle

9.8

1970 vintage drank in October 2024. Absolutely stunning with minimal tannins. Wish I had more — 14 days ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

1970 | Red Blend
Chateau Beychevelle
Bordeaux; Médoc, St. Julien, France
(91-93; Drink 2015-25)
3H decant

(Typical blend as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc & 4% Petit Verdot; it's unknown to me the exact percentages for this vintage)

Nose has dried plum, truffle, old wet leather, earthy notes, moist tobacco and damp forgotten firewood.
Palate has dried cherry, vanilla/cedar, dried blackberry, sweet cherry, dehydrated plum, garden soil with faint tannins and fading acidity.

Happy Father's Day 2024 to all. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

1970 vintage. From a 375 ml format. Last tasted 10.13.23 (also out of a 375). That one rated a 9.0. This one a better example. The black truffle still omnipotent but more body and depth this go round. Would like to taste from a properly cellared 750 but thinking a maggie-right now-would be sublime and hitting a 9.4/9.5. 3.3.24. — 7 months ago

Suzanne Hulsey

10

Had the distinct pleasure of enjoying this lovely vintage this evening with a nice bolognese - excellent! Initial taste after opening was nice but the longer it sat the more smooth it became. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Deep and complex on the nose. Really makes you lean in. Dark brooding plum and floral notes. Polished and sophisticated. Delicious. — 5 months ago

with Tony and David

Conrad Green

9.6

A gorgeous supple soft nose with cherry and plum and violets in the nose. A lush silky midpalate with precise and not too punchy fruit. Exceptional — 7 months ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other