Ron Siegel

9.2

This btl was much fresher than the last 2 btls opened. A little funk when 1st opened so gave it some needed air so it could settle down showing rich red cherry, strawberry fruit, earth, dried herbs along with savory spices. — 6 months ago

John Schlechter

9.5

Plenty of life left great salinity dry apricots muted apples fantastic — 9 months ago

JKT

9.0

Cved 2/28/20 after MB tasting of Ampeau Merseault ‘97 fire comp. color is much darker amber. Nose a bit on the oxidized side but not overly so and balanced profile and long finish. Opened next day and went well with dinner. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Lots of dark red fruit, spice, earth that is mostly primary with a tannic structure — 8 months ago

John Schlechter

9.1

Still a bit tight and astringent try again in 5 years — 9 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Beautiful. — 2 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This was really singing, intense & energetic showing lemon curd, stone fruit, chalk & mineral with refreshing acid. — 6 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Marmalade in color but very good. Oxidative notes with apricot and soft slate with pear in the middle. Complex and aged and lovely. Good balance. Very good. — 8 months ago

with Bex and Major-General

John Schlechter

9.6

Dried rose petals medium body plenty of fruit and time left — 9 months ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Just released a few months ago, and still so youthful after 20 yrs. Forest floor, mushrooms, cherry, and subtle cigar box flavors. Shows what a beautifully aged burgundy can be. — 6 years ago