David Kline

9.0

Black cherries stand out against earthy beet and blackberry. Graphite rings and smoke curls around bay and sage, acanthus and peppercorn. Green in spots and muted on the palate, this one is unfortunately young and missing something. Pepper and cedar overpower the fruits and the tannins are aggressive here, giving a stemmy impression. May develop over time but gangly and awkward here.


#chateaupichonlonguevillecomtessedelalande #pichonlongueville #2016 #pauillac #appellationpauillaccontrôlée #bordeaux #grandcruclasséde1855 — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2014 | With the famous label of a monk that examines a glass of wine | Beautiful tropical fruit expression in smell, passion fruit and peach. Light gold colour, nice acidity on the tongue and sweet aftertaste. Vibrant, beautiful. Tasted on its own yesterday and today with a slice of toast with Bleu d’Auvergne. Life is good. — 6 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Blind dinner, open theme, mid-week at The Elm in Great Barrington MA.

1500ml — 10 months ago

James Everhart

8.9

2021, $16, excellent bargain. Excellent attack, seems to drop off in the finish. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2004 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Used a Durand but cork was great. Top-notch fill. Super chunky sed..like vintage port. Nose good, not great, but biggie structure and balance all there. Medium body. Not a personal fave but may hafta pick up a few more of these for those inclined to partake. There will be 2004 Insignia going steady for quite some time. 12.22.23. — 4 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

NV | Champagne
2017 Base; February 2021 Disgorgement
Our Cellar

2023 independence Day Party 🇺🇲 with several members of our Tastevin crew and extended friends.🍷 Proof that our palates are wider than Burgundy. Notes may be light, scores will be honest. — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2016 — 2 months ago

carl thornblade

9.4

Great nose. Complex and smooth as velvet. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

A very nice, “normal” Auslese at 22 years with 10 more possible. Clean fruit, medium-bodied, and not overly sweet. — 8 months ago

Michael Greene

9.5

May 2017 disgorgement. Peaches, pineapple, brioche. — 9 months ago