Jay Kline

9.2

There's been a lot of shade thrown on these wines and particularly, towards the wine maker...most of it probably deserved. As for some of the more recent low scores, there must be some bottle variation because I’m not gonna lie, this was a really strong showing. Popped and poured; consumed over two hours. Bruised strawberries, tart brambles, rhubarb, forest floor, and sandalwood. Tannins are well integrated…but still there. Acid is pretty high but perfect for a nice meal of whole, roasted chicken and root vegetables. The wine is otherwise quite balanced and if my bottle is representative, this still has a long life ahead of it and should drink quite well through 2030. My last of the Maison Ilan “Les Chaffots”. — 4 years ago

PS Michaels

9.1

Needs a few years. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

Lunch with Ray Walker at Maison Ilan — 9 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

So...of course, if I’m drinking Maison Ilan, there is a story behind it. AFAIK, this was the last vintage that was released and I was fortunate(?) since many never received their allocation. My first of two bottles of “Aux Charmes Haut”. This was double-capsuled (no doubt by accident) which I found amusing. The cork was perfect and one of those super premium long sort of corks. The appearance in the glass was dark garnet bordering violet and a bit cloudy. From an enjoyment perspective, Day 1 was an utter waste. Too young. The bouquet was really intriguing with loads of dark and red fruits and spice but on the palate, this was completely coiled. All structure. I pushed the cork back in and waited for another day. On Day 4, I revisited, and it was in a much better spot. Ripe plums, dark cherries, bruised strawberries, forest floor, mushrooms...in that order. Still, it came across rather rustic, in a somewhat charming sort of way...but I never really fell head over heals for it either. No shortage of structure even on Day 4 gives me the feeling that the 2013 has a lot of life ahead. My last bottle will sit in the back of the cellar for some day long in the future and then I can once again recall the tales of this flash in the pan producer and what might have been. I would hold if anyone is still hanging on to these. — 5 years ago

Ludovic Anacleto

9.6

2009 vintage
This is what I expect for a modern Chambertin. Nose is of beautiful red ripe berries, light tar, eucalyptus, "Barolo like". Barrel is perfectly well integrated at such a young stage and it is beautiful to drink now.
Firm and silky tannins, medium high acidity, medium high intensity, ripe strawberry, light toasts, ripe Black cherry, cocoa.
A negociant to follow — 8 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Easy drinker — 10 years ago

Bess Mcfarland

9.5

Bess had this 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This was drinking well showing dark red fruits, plum, game, earth, iron, underbrush & mineral. — 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Lunch with Ray Walker of Maison Ilan — 9 years ago

Morris Gindi

9.9

Deep, very good — 9 years ago