Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1979 vintage. Above average fill with a fully saturated cork. Used a Durand but corkscrew segment wouldn't insert to the hilt. Cork kept spinning. Got 3/4's the way in before deploying the ah-so segment. Able to remove the cork in two acts. Decanted with gigantic sed. Super lean but with staying power. LFDL consistently rates as one of the best (if not THE best) 2nd label in BDX. 1979 wasn't the best vintage but the pedigree is unimpeachable and this carries along a zippy, spice box component. Should have another 5-6 years at this level. 7.6.24. — 20 days ago

David Lee

9.0

Mellowed and delicate from a long decant, but still powerful enough to pair with gamey lamb. — 16 days ago

Severn Goodwin

9.6

1970 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard; Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley; California, USA
(95-97; Drink 2025-40+)
3h decant

Nose has ripe cherry, cedar++, charcoal, grilled black cherry, faint olive and over-ripe blackberry.
Palate has dried cherry/blackberry, tobacco, strawberry, vanilla, dried mint, leather with medium+ tannins and plenty of acidity to hold for decades.

Epic, even besting the 1968 & 1995 for my palate!

Happy Father's Day 2024 to all. — a month ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

In a bit of a smokier and more rustic register than the others in the flight, very pure and mineral, pepper and violets — 20 days ago

Paul K

9.4

This is progressing very well! — 2 days ago

with J

Michael Aronovici

9.3

A legendary bottle that lived up to its hype. It drank beautifully and I believe can be enjoyed for many years to come. — a month ago

with Bruce

web bond

9.2

Wax cap/French release. — 8 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Nicho rodo ludo barush pozas keno — 22 days ago

Stephen F Laga MD

9.6

I personally saved this wine from my cellar. It’s the year I was married. It’s as fresh as when I purchased it. Deep purple color. Smooth as silk. No aftertaste. Wonderful earthy tastes. Some plums. Just wonderful. — a month ago

Stephen Osgood

9.0

high value banger from Total W. $28 — a month ago