Joshua Figg

9.1

Dry, very smooth, nicely balanced. — a year ago

Liz Staines

9.6

Alex and Denis's first dinner party wine — 11 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

We decided to try the oldest of the two first. Super deep and dark ruby red with purple hues. Complex nose with tobacco, dark cocoa, dark wild berries and cassis. Undertone of talc powder. Palate was definitely a little tight to start. Finally opened up a few hours later and on day 2 with a plethora of dark fruits and berries that completely coated our palates from the front through to the long dry finish. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Stunning wine that needs time to fully develop, it even held itself together and kept opening up on day four! Can easily be cellared for 10 or 15 years. Drink till 2032. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

Next up was the 2013. Purplish core with ruby red edges. Tons of dark fruits, creme de cassis and baking spices on the nose. Lovely and thick. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied like the 2012 La Amante. Very tight too that started with just red cherries. On day two and three it opened up with an overload of dark fruits, cinnamon and nutmeg. Super extracted and thick. Long finish that was slightly dry too. Great acidity and slightly more approachable and open than the 2012. Just like the La Amante, it still held together on day four. Definitely a treat and drinks above its price point. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago