Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 2006 Bordeaux vintage. The vintage while wasn’t Bordeaux’s best, it certainly wasn’t one of its worst. It had the unenviable position of following a grand 2005 vintage. I think better than 2000, maybe 09 & 10? Jury is still out. The Bordelaise also got greedy and raised their prices from 05. That was a mistake when it came to selling the 2006 vintage and it laid another layer of bad taste in consumers minds.

I really enjoy Pichon Lalande’s style/craft. The 06 is good, not great. In fact, I enjoyed this better w/o the lamb.

The fruits are just ripe. Velvety, rounded M+ tannins. Brambly blackberries, dryish black plum, black cherries, black raspberries, strawberries, some raspberry hues, oak barrel shavings, graphite, dry soils, dry tobacco & leather, dry clay, soft but dark spice, some dry herbs, soft baking spices- clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanillin, light milk chocolate, caramel hues, black tea, anise, some mid berry cola, dry & withering, dark & red flowers, violets, decent, round acidity, balanced, neatly structured/tensioned with an elegant finish that lasts just over 90 seconds and falls on dry earth and soft, dark spice.

Still acceding and has 15 plus yrs of good drinking ahead. Could make a case for rounding up to 93.

Paired w/ Grilled Rack of Lamb, Served with Rosemary Jus, Fondant Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli.

@EK148 — 7 months ago

Andy Hall

9.4

Refined and sophisticated. Abundant red fruit. Would like a little more finish but that’s just being greedy. — 3 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Super greedy wine, nature, fresh... the primary notes are to be honoured respecting the franc cabernet in a concentrated black fruit version, deliciously crispy floral notes, and herbaceous tip. Glou-glou

Super vin gourmand, nature, frais... les notes primaires sont à l’honneur respectant le cabernet franc dans une version plutôt fruits noirs délicieusement croquants notes florales et pointe herbacée. Glou-glou — 5 years ago

Kike Sola

9.3

Made of 38% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Garnacha and 16% Merlot, and aged for 13 months in French oak barrels. It comes from different vineyards of limestone and plaster soils, alluvial and gravel, and clay.
Very fruity and elegant on the nose, aromas of ripe red fruit, spices, toasted, balanced, with body and volume, dense, soft and delicate tannin, it is long, persistent, greedy and long. Wonderful wine! — a year ago

Vino Joe

9.8

What greedy person could possibly want something more from a bottle of wine? This was stunning. A complete experience. Absolutely loved it! Gave it plenty of time to open. Mature but still vibrant fruit. Aromatics were so enticing. Full potential of Nebbiolo. Pale and clear at the rim. Delicate on the nose but powerful and long. Just top notch. — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Pretty light red, fruity, peppery, and well stretched on freshness and minerality. A discreet breeding tip brings a certain refinement while remaining very greedy. Can age.

Jolie rouge léger, fruité, poivré, et bien tendu sur la fraîcheur et la minéralité. Une pointe d’élevage discrète apporte une certaine tenue. Peut vieillir. — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

As greedy and seductive as the Saumur cuvée, the Saumur Champigny 17 is a little more round and a little less green. Great drinking. The charm of Loire wines.

Aussi gourmand et séduisant que la cuvée Saumur, le Saumur Champigny-sur-Marne est un peu plus rond, et un peu moins vert. Grande buvabilité. Le charme des vins de Loire . — 5 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2019 vintage. Medium heavy bod. Tar, earth, dark cherry in the nose. High acidity/tannins painfully evident and only tackling this because some greedy human insisted. Visited easily 15 years too early. Mostly structural currently while the dark fruit tumblers slowly click into place. 10.30.24 — 2 years ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Pale yellow and bright colour with greenish hues.
Citrus and white fruits (green apple, pear) with floral and slightly herbal memories, very fine expression of the variety.
Very good balance, well-salted acidity, fresh, greedy and with a certain oiliness note.
Great balance of flavours where green apple and lemon, ripened greengage plum and white flowers are predominating. — 3 years ago

with Matthew

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Early greedy syrah. Superbe mesmerising nose made of floral fragrances, violette flower forward, touch of pepper. A primeur wine full of charm.

Syrah primeur, gourmande. Superbe nez enivrant sur des fragrances florales violette en avant, touche poivrée. Vin primeur plein de charme. — 5 years ago