Doug Powers

9.4

[Kermit Lynch Import Version] This seems very youthful still, dried redfruits, rich and showing power and weight, long finish, very fine 35-year-old CdP that seems to be still on the ascent, excellent! — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2012 vintage. Still on the ascent. A bit of age on the colo(u)r belying the concentration. Spearmint and ripe cherry with a splash of menthol and crackin black pepper on the finish. Medium bodied. 5.11.23. — a year ago

Makoto Someya

9.1

Matured black fruits aroma and taste. Concentrated. Enjoyed just after opening it. A bit spicy and dry. It would be still matured. 2011 @1440,Ascent -, 210427-210501 — 3 years ago

Makoto Someya

9.1

Good choice. Ready to drink just at opening. Oak. Fruity, chocolate nuance. Blue black fruits flavor. Enough spiciness. 2012 @1280, Ascent, 201224-210102 — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.4

A gift from a wonderful friend, to enjoy on our cruise. Perfect with both the duck breast and the beef sirloin en croute, as well as the baked Brie appetizer. Drank well above price point. Enjoyed at the Normandie restaurant on board the Celebrity Ascent. — 3 months ago

with Bonnie

Ming L

9.1

Aromas of blackberry, cassis, cedar, light menthol, worn leather, and hint of tobacco leaf. Fig and subtle licorice add to the taste. The medium to full body is broad and self assured. Balanced acidity. Refined tannins.
A 5th growth in a very good vintage that’s still on its ascent. — 2 years ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Comfortable mid body Chianti Classico. Vanilla flavor. Blue and black fruits. More than one hour decanting makes it much better. Elegant. Meet with various cuisines. Everybody should welcome. 2015 @1280, Ascent, 210415 — 3 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2002 vintage. Decanted and tasted over the course of two hours. Great fill. Excellent cork. Heavy body. Initially, just oodles of richness (still!) but after 30 minutes, began to fill in structural details on the back end dossier. First impressions, a 9.3 so things definitely improved. Tasted more like a 2016 or newer vintage-very fresh. Nicely made and seems to be effortlessly gliding along currently. Feel it needs another 4-5 years to kick in the door to "the zone" but in the adjacent zip code currently. Still on the ascent to the top of the bell curve. Be patient. 12.8.23. — 5 months ago

Makoto Someya

8.9

Oak. Sweet and spicy. Concentrated. Extremely powerful. Raspberry matured flavor. 2012 @1280, Ascent -, 210427-210520 — 3 years ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Oak, fruity. Good balanced among concentration, fruitiness, spiciness etc. Soft tanning. Blueberry and black fruits. Tobacco, vanilla, chocolate nuance. 2013 @1880, Ascent -, 201224-201231 — 3 years ago