Château Du Clos

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

vintage 1986 | Brushwood in smell, soft taste, a point — 3 days ago

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Château de Saint-Cosme

Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2014

4/2026. Smooth finish. Nice flavor that sits well on the palate. — 20 days ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Hommage à Jacques Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2005

Popped and poured; enjoyed alongside Texas BBQ on the plane home. The 2005 “Hommage a Jacques Perrin” pours a deep purple with a ruby rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with mostly dark fruits: mixed brambles, black cherry, animale, star anise and black pepper, garrigue and stony earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This continues to be ever so dense but paired admirably with the BBQ. Drink now through 2055. — a month ago

Joel, Juan and 8 others liked this
Somm David T

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Nice producer. Had a couple 1/2 bottles of their 12 in the last couple month’s.
Jay Kline

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@Somm David T of the Hommage? Regardless, Beaucastel is a benchmark producer
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No. A property I have visited. Special place/visit.

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1988

Super clean and still quite youthful, this is a GREAT example of a 1980s CdP from a vintage of little surmaturite, so awesome balance and perfect acidity suggests this vintage will easily last another 5-10 years!! — 9 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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What a triumvirate of CDPs!
Doug Powers

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@Tom Casagrande, another example of a great bottle outperforming critical reviews — of the 3 CdPs, the ratings given years ago would have been higher for the ‘89 Beau and ‘90 Pegau!!

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Actually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (12%), Malbec (5%), Cabernet Franc (4%) Petite Verdot (2%). Dark ruby color with some purple highlights. Aroma of ripe black fruit, violets, cedar and burnt caramel. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black tea, savory herbs and spices. Lingering finish, plush, well balanced with fine grained tannins. Solid value. Enjoyed at Thyme Rooftop Restaurant with Keith S! — 24 days ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 2 others liked this

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Purple, ruby, hint of garnet. Amazing tobacco leaf and spice profile. Drinking beautifully. — 15 days ago

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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

Jeremy Shanker
9.7

A baby but so good — 9 days ago

Jay, Juan and 4 others liked this

Joseph Sabon

Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

Ming L
9.0

Aromas of kirsch, dried cherry, old wood, leather, and warm spice lead into a broad, supple palate. The fruit is ripe and generous, with earthy undertones and hints of black olive and dried herbs. Structure comes more from fine tannins than visible acidity, giving a smooth, gently weighted flow rather than lift. The finish is savory and persistent, marked by a candied touch.

A nice traditional CdP, but it does not show the fruit purity and freshness that’s one of the hallmark of the great 16’ vintage.
— 19 days ago

Tom and Joel liked this

Krug

Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1990

Jeremy Shanker
9.6

36 years young — 9 days ago

Sagee, Jay and 8 others liked this

Château du Tertre

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Unassuming Margaux, cheers. — 2 months ago