Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have waited nearly 20 yrs to have this with a steak. Tonight is the night. It’s still early, but a good first look. I would have the next of 3 bottles in 5 yrs and another in 10 yrs.

After a 3 plus hour decant, it still has brawn. With the Ribcap, more than the dark core showed up. Some blue fruits, ripe strawberries and raspberries came out to play.

This still has not hit its precipice.

This is classic Bordeaux & Latour in a grand vintage.

The palate has a dark core of black currants, brambly, blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries, black plum skin, plum with strawberries & raspberries & a touch of blueberries as it sets. Dry tobacco & leather, plenty of graphite, moist grey, volcanic clay, dark rich soils with limestone & pebbles, dark spices w/ some palate heat, hints of caramel, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & faint vanillin, dry twig, mid berry cola, dry herbs, dry & withering, dark & red florals framed in withering violets, round acidity with still big tension/struture, balance is almost there as is the finish that goes on and on settling on dry earthiness & spice. Better in 5 yrs and drink well for 15 yrs. — 17 days ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Started drinking after 3 hour decant, took another 3 hours to fully appreciate. — 15 days ago

Michael

9.0

My first beaujoais - Big flavor, big fan — 13 days ago

Ed Chin

9.3

There is a vibrancy you noticed right away with a fine bead of bubbles. It is quite youthful and a few years of aging will help the wine meld together a bit better. Drink it now if you need to as it won’t disappoint. — 9 days ago

Patrice Conxicoeur

9.2

Gorgeous but still has plenty to share. Too young. — 18 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Billy sam k emilio t jorge sv — 4 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Clear, medium ruby in color. On the nose, it has pronounced primary aromas of raspberries, red plums, and violets. On the palate, it's dry with high acidity, low tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and medium intensity primary flavors of strawberries, pomegranates, and clay pots with a medium finish. This wine is simple but with balanced fruit and acidity. It may be a little tart for some tastes. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — a month ago

Ed Chin

9.0

While the price for the 20016 isn’t crazy I think the 245 is drinking better right now. — 9 days ago

romo

9.4

Effortless. Trout-level freshness. She’s out of my league. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Part of a portfolio tasting through 25 white/red Burgs. 9.29.25. — 9 days ago