Jay Kline

9.2

Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1999 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and predominately red fruited with notes of Morello cherry, tomato leaf, some olive…a touch of well oiled leather. On the palate, the wine is dry and has all the “Power of Grayskull” and the relative structure to match. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and more bitter than the other great Bordeaux in the line-up. Drink now with a long decant and through 2049. — 4 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

No specific notes but very good vintage and a classical Pauillac, ready to drink but no rush. — 18 days ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Andrew McIntyre

9.6

Very impressive showing. Mature but still holding lots of fruit. Best red wine of an amazing evening! — 2 days ago

romo

9.3

Called Cru Bojo. 2020 is weird here. — 9 days ago

Mark S.

9.1

Good vintage, 15 years. Concentrated. Gentle. Matured black fruits 09 @, LGM, 241221 — 3 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

My continuing quest to taste as many 22’s as possible.

The nose shows, rich, candied and floral fruits that are: blackberries dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries on the edges with just a touch of freshly picked rhubarb. Soft minerals & baking spices and bright candied dark, red and purple flowers.

The palate shows ripe, lush fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, plum and poached strawberries. Dark chocolate, caramel notes, red cola & licorice, fresh & dry herbs, dark, smooth spices, dark, rich, forest floor w/ dry leaves, dry twigs, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, dry stone & top soil, barrel shavings, dry tobacco w/ ash, limestone, grey volcanics dark, red candied with some withering flowers with violets, excellent acidity with a round, lush, well made, balance, mid tension, elegant finish that last ninety seconds and lands squarely on spice, clove and dry minerals.

This should be cellared 8-10 and enjoyed over the next 15-20 years plus properly stored.

At $1,140 a bottle, a hard pass for many, but excellent wine with potential for another 2 points w/ age. — 17 days ago

Joe L.

9.3

Used for holiday party as a magnum, a beautiful Beaujolais that’s lively and more complex than typical Beaujolais with the barrel notes surfacing with some minerality giving it a nice bright finish - imported from Kermit Lynch — 9 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Bright crisp and fragrant. Salinity and gentle lime. Lovely purity and blanched. Long and subtle. Excellent — 17 days ago

with Tony and David

Pierre-Nathan Argaud

9.3

Depth and concentration, this bottle is an ode to south saint joseph wines, with great balance and complexity. To achieve a better grade I need more finesse, but the vintages is also like that — 8 days ago

Ross Bathgate

9.5

Phenomenal intensity and length on the palate. Awesome! 2016 disgorgement — 4 days ago