Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2014 vintage. From the (great) pre-Treasury period, this is a classic Haut-Médoc, well-situated between Giscours and Cantemerle. Solid colour, with little evolution for the vintage. Cassis, cedar, violets and spices. — 15 hours ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

90% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Sémillon
5% Sauvignon Gris — 16 days ago

Austin Blackwell

9.2

In a great spot if you like savory wines. Fruit and acidity have calmed, allowing a gamey aroma profile of cured meats and iodine to come through. It still has some dark plum and cherry but showing the age and complex bouquet which is quite nice. Medium plus bodied, it has nice texture with an approachable ABV at 13.5%. — a month ago

with Angelina

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

vintage 2020 | Still young, obviously. great potential. — 2 months ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

At peak. Not great, but balanced, resolved and we emptied the bottle fast. — 2 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2025 vintage (primeur). Looks like it will become one of the best ever. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Black fruits with wood, earth and chocolate notes on the nose.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee, earth and black tea.

Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Grenache based blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and concentrated. Showing good structure, but still very young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Complex and well balanced, tangy and engaging. The high alcohol is not too noticeable. Needs time to open up properly, so be patient.

Wine Spectator 92 points. Robert Parker 94 points.

A good quality wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of mostly Grenache, with all 13 grape varieties allowed in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, from 80 year old vines. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout. The 2016 pours a deep garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, blackberries, tobacco, pencil shavings, Poblano pepper, dried flowers, a mix of organic and inorganic earth along with some cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely, classic left bank Bordeaux with all of the characteristics I want. I love the sense of place these wines deliver. Drink now through 2056. — a month ago

Mark S.

8.9

Cherry red. Black Fruity matured. Good concentration. Black pepper is not much. Fermented flavor.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M %
Balanced Concentrated M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Hait Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 20 @1000, city, 260629 — 20 days ago

Suneal Vishnupad

9.3

Super interesting – barbecue, smoke and green pepper really different but enjoyable. Quite a distinct flavor.  — a month ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

This was drinking beautifully. Soft, fragrant, balanced, complex. Classic Pessac tobaccoey nose and flavors. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Great clarity and texture. Deep and impressive. Fully resolved but still powerful. Very good — 3 months ago

with Walker and David

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Just like the other two White Bordeaux from 1996 tonight, this seemed advanced, lush and rich. — 3 months ago

Lisanne Nijenhuis

9.3

🎵 Younger you, Miley Cyrus — 4 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Dark rubi robe, nose of top soil, asphalt, leather and cedar wood with hints of tobacco and blackcurrant. Classical cabernet in the mouth, peppery and complex, medium bodied, great length, steak tartare. Sooo good ! — 12 days ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Chris MacLean

9.2

Showing really well already — a month ago

Mary Beth Mulholland

9.2

I loved the flavor and finish of this. Great smell and one of the few deeper reds I can drink without food—but also thoroughly enjoyed it with our surf and turf dinner. Would buy again for a dinner party wine. — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Classic La Mission nose that is in a perfect spot showing red & black fruits, cedar, leather, earth, graphite, spice box along with sweet tobacco — a month ago

Wulf Losee

9.2

Soft tannic structure. Buttery. — 2 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Lacks complexity but its a truly excellent bottle and is singing now. Really good wine that is long lasting in bottle. Classical style. — 3 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 4 others