Bob McDonald

9.3

Light to mid golden in colour. Aromatics of yellow orchard fruits and melon with a touch of honey/beeswax. An oxidative style - almost unctuous in texture. Great flavours. I don’t drink many Loire Valley wines - this was very good. — 3 days ago

John Willison

9.1

Crushed red and blue fruit, cherry cola, sweet tannins. — 9 days ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

At first underwhelming, started to gain after 30 minutes and was a fine bottle. Never became amazing. Drink up. — 6 days ago

Jay Kline

9.7

Oh boy…is this real life? A DRC from back in the days when Lalou was involved in the process. Enjoyed out of the Baccarat DRC glass which is hilarious to behold but I’ll be damned if wasn’t a pretty effective glass. The 1988 Richebourg pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and black fruits: strawberry, spiced meat, red flowers, forest floor, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with lovely, savory minerals. There is so much density. Honestly, this still needs a ton of air. It’s remarkable how youthful it’s showing. Drink now with loads of patience and through 2038. Bottle No. 4044. — 12 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

LT trio with the 10 being a more complete wine slightly edging out the 09. — 17 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Always interesting to taste the 2 Echezeaux’s together. — 17 days ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.4

Last bottle. Still plenty of dark fruit and salt. Medium body. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2004 vintage. This was a highlight reel. Acidity, dirty, pretty, fabulous mousse, delicate, concentrated, fruit, long finish. It had it all at some point in the tasting experience. Looks to go long in this state…at least another 7-8 years (till 2033) without any noticeable dropoff. Can’t remember the last time I had a better rosé brut. Magical. 03.01.25. — 7 days ago

Theodore Krijnse Locker

9.5

Crisp, light bodied but flavorful, not try, sweet. Notes of leeche, orange. — 10 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Always a delicious wine that is consistent with my many prior notes — 14 days ago