Scott Soren

9.9

This was a 100pt RP wine. This was incredible. Bouquet. On the nose of wildflowers and aged cherries. Medium to full body and dry. Pencil lead and granite with black currants and wild mushrooms. Long finish. As close to perfection as you can get  — 3 months ago

Ashley Loafman

9.6

1996 is drinking perfectly right now, pure perfection. Alive and acidic, with smooth tannins. — 4 years ago

Justine Retnam

10

Perfection 😍😍😍 — 5 years ago

Amanda Speier

10

Ross's 40th Bday at Four Seasons. Buttered toast, slight briny oyster liquor. Perfection. — 4 months ago

James K

9.6

Aged to perfection. — 3 years ago

Billy L.

10

Perfection! TRB kills it! Kudos & Cheers!
🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 — 4 years ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.6

King of western Veneto delivers. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara blended to perfection. — 5 months ago

MRM

9.7

Pretty close to perfection — 6 months ago

Charles Mires

10

Perfection I do believe. — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The reason I fell in love with Bordeaux is because I had one of the greatest mentors one could have, Clyde Beffa Jr. - Owner of K&L Wine Merchants. I could never thank him enough or show enough gratitude for the kindness he has shown me. He has been going to Bordeaux multiple times a year for 40 plus years and shown me the greatness of well made Bordeaux’s enjoyed at the age of 25 years plus!

Many who open well made Bordeaux’s young will never know the absolute Heaven they bring to the palate and even more so with a great steak. You only rob yourself of perfection when you open them inside of 25 years. Sure you can check em at 10-15 years for longevity but, you need to have/save bottles for 25 years plus.

Also, an old Bordeaux at 95 is not nearly the same as a young 95. At this age, technical scores are simply not the same as young wine. The enjoyment is completely different.

The nose reveals; a slight touch of funk, dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries on the edge of the glass, anise, cedar, graphite, used leather, just a whiff of green pepper, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark Asian spice, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days.

The body is round, soft and full. The 90 is the definition of elegant and floral. The structure, tension, length and balance are perfect with another 5-10 years of pleasure to give. It’s gorgeous and sexy. Dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, some blueberries, strawberries on the long set, anise, cedar, graphite, soft, used leather, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate, salted, milk chocolate, dark Asian spice with just a touch of palate heat, a hint of green pepper, savory meats, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry crushed minerals, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days. The acidity is perfect like a warm gentle rain shower. The finish is a “forget about it.” It’s; gorgeous, sexy, lush, ripe, just the right amount of earthiness, elegant, well balanced and will persist until you go to sleep.

13% ABV. I sure miss the 12–13% ABV of the 80 & early 90 Bordeaux’s.

Photos of; the majestic Chateau Cos d’Estournel and Estate vines, their barrel room with translucent floor to walk above, their library cellar that most would love to raid and their sitting salon.
— 5 years ago