Conrad Green

9.7

What a gorgeous nose. Dark plum and roses with some iron and spices. Dried barns. Very resolved and pure. Coherent and delicious and plush. One of the best bottles of this I’ve had. Great — 3 days ago

with Matt and David

Pamela Gibbs

9.0

Nice fragrance, and great long finish. — 2 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Still with Violet. But ok to drink. Of course still solid. But not so tannic and acidic. Black currant, oak, leather. Good balanced. 20 @, Vin, 240928 — a year ago

Henry Fuseler

8.9

10/2025. Good flavor and nice dryness. Good fruit. — 12 days ago

David Koenen

9.5

Birth year tastings, evening 4.
Polished leather, nuts, ecoline, grilled red pepper, tomato leaf, gingerbread, pepper, salty savoriness, tannins still present, still youthful, lots of future. Muscular! Beautiful. — 12 days ago

Iwan

9.2

Castel always delivers. Elegant. — 7 months ago

Michael Schamis

8.9

Given an hour in the decanter this wine comes alive. Soft and earthy with a kiss of red fruit with a hint of barnyard that comes with age. — 4 years ago

with Kati and Jeffrey

Lyn Farmer

9.5

Terrific blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Elegant on the palate with blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, red currant, violet, licorice and cedar. Just starting to show tertiary notes of leather, game and forest floor. Medium silky tannins and while the abv is 15% the wine doesn’t feel hot and has beautiful balance and an embracing, long finish. Great balance and finesse. Drinking beautifully now with 5-10 years ahead of it. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Léoville-Poyferré-involved concern. 73% Malbec 18% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Petit Verdot 3% Syrah 1% Cab Franc. 100% delicious. Medium/medium-heavy body. Nice balance of grip/zip and sleeko suave. Can hold its own in a street fight now or be the scheduled, 12-round, main event in 2040-your choice. $28.85 resto cost on 3 cases. 14.5% ABV. Definite big red blend value contender. 04.13.25. — 6 months ago

Ashraf Attal

9.0

Offered by my sweetheart and drinking it with my sweetest heart — 4 years ago