Eric Kememes

9.0

Top jus leaner Chenin more fresher acid — a month ago

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9.2

The 1970 Palmer is a vintage that I have tasted on several occasions, although recently, I have encountered some variation, including a rather rum example in 2015. The most recent example has an attractive tobacco-infused nose, perhaps more akin to a Saint-Julien than a Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm backbone, a slight dryness around the edges and fine salinity with lightly-spiced cedar and tobacco notes on the finish. This is a solid 1970 Margaux, though I would not keep it long-term. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)
— a year ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Better 3 years ago when we had it last - but still wonderful. Now it’s slightly sweeter and less acid to keep it all together. But the fruit and depth is very much there. Haunting finish, still. — 3 years ago

Kurt Schuster

9.6

One of our absolute favorites. Light and living and just effervescent with lemon curd and clean starfruit and just enough acid to keep the structure together. Incredibly delicate and a well done balancing act to get these flavors to exist with just enough yeast to reflect the lees. Absolutely delightful.  — a month ago

with Denise

Jason Gelman

9.1

consistent profile with prior bottles of this vintage — pencil shavings, tobacco leaf, black pepper, bell pepper. dry, chalky component on the finish too. very muted fruit profile. still have several bottles left to keep in storage so will see how this evolves over a longer period of time. — 3 years ago

Becky lyttle

9.0

First time with this grape and this vintner. Color is super light. Very clean and crisp. At first sip, thought we were missing something but enjoyed it more had more throughout the evening - enough that we’d buy again at $30 and look forward to trying more from Keep. Very fun and interesting — 3 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.2

I really liked this with the prominent red fruits, spices and subtle tannins. Still very young for a Rioja Reserva and wonderful potential to keep aging. — 4 months ago

Brett Vanderbrook

9.5

It’s everything you want from good champagne. Rich, unctuous texture with notes of brioche toast, vanilla, pineapple, pear, flint. While it’s big and rich, it still has enough minerality and acidity to keep it extremely drinkable. Fantastic. — 2 years ago

with Raina

Jay

8.9

Superb if served at the right temperature, but as the wine warms up, the alcohol content (14.5% ABV) shows up. Keep at the right temperature in order to enjoy it. — 3 years ago

Vino Joe

9.7

Worth the wait. It did not disappoint! Seems to be a wine many keep waiting for and I was hesitant to rush on this but couldn’t resist any longer. I thought it was fantastic. No rough edges to be found. I think this baby is more than ready to be enjoyed! Currants, earth notes, and subtle mature fruit. Consumed over about 5.5 hours and decanted in a magnum decanter. It was very good in the first hour and fantastic by the fourth where I personally think it peaked. Thankfully, I have one more bottle for the future! — 4 years ago