Doug Powers

9.7

Cork came out in 3 pieces, but no cork pieces left in bottle. Color is still medium-red, very faint browning on edges, massive cedar and cigar box aromatics, some pencil lead as well shows on palate, medium-weight, lovely balance, long, lingering finish, great older Bordeaux. Purchased at release for a song ($125/case) still have 5 left, this is one of my all-time favorite Pauillacs in the “non-1st, non-super 2d” category, amazing juice!! — 13 days ago

with Jim

Shay A

9.4

One of the better older Bordeaux I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely at peak with so many layers. It outshined an ‘03 Grand Puy Lacoste (which showed thin), ‘03 Montelena (sadly corked), and an ‘03 BV Georges de LaTour (rich/sweet).

Absolutely on fire from pop, this 20yr old left bank Bordeaux showed none of the overripe/too hot characteristics of the vintage. Deep purple/black in the glass with no bricking. Full-bodied. Mocha, truffle, roasted blackberries and raspberries, graphite on the nose. Ripe (but not overly so) dark berries, plum, cassis with vanilla pipe tobacco and even some iron. Still a good bit of tannin on the finish. This shows as a “modern” style due to the warmth, but balanced. Wish I had more. Pop the corks and enjoy! — 2 years ago

David Weir

9.2

Great value. Clean crisp flavors and very food friendly. — 4 months ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.2

a point…👌🏼 — 3 months ago

Brian Reedy

9.2

Coming of age. Deep Ruby, tart cherry, soft chewy tannins. An earthy, slightly iron finish. — 4 months ago

with Sarah

Mark S.

9.0

Oak, traditional Bordeaux. Oak and Leather. 10 years, rounded , good to drink. Matured black currant, cherry etc. 2013 @1800(300/G), T Enoteca, 230225 — 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2012 | Not a great vintage but very satisfactory now, a Point. Berries, tobacco, chocolate. Round taste. | paired with pigs neck from the bbq | at Gist Tilburg — 3 months ago

Daniel Sullivan

9.6

Pretty dark fruit, black pepper, and herbal nose.
Voluptuous yet lean palate; big fruit start with good acidity and low heat on the alcohol.
Young, but refined:) — 4 months ago

Margaret Bowman

9.4

Sweet. It was a shocker but amazing. Lots of honey. — 5 months ago

Jess

8.9

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of baked blueberry/blackberry, vanilla, clove
Dry. Flavors of baked blueberry/blackberry, vanilla, clove. Fruity and juicy.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago