Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

For me, there are a lot stories associated with this little brother to Leoville Las Cases. Made by the same technical team, but certainly a different terroir.

Older vintages that were brought in by Clyde Beffa at K&L Wine Merchants kept me from opening my more expensive-younger Bordeaux in my collection. Starting w/ the 97 vintage well after its original release, I believe they sold through two lots of 5,000 cases over different years. A vintage crushed by critics. But with some long time cellar, value & quality. Magic!

This has always shown me QPR and to be a great fatty steak wine- Ribeye or Ribcap.

The 2007 Bordeaux vintage, critically not well reviewed. With basically 16 yrs plus in bottle, more special.

This has really come around and still ascending. Ripe, elegant, lush; dark currents, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherry skin, black plum skin, poached strawberries, black, rich, turned earth with dry leaves, moist & dry clays, graphite, tobacco w/ ash, slightly used leather, dry river stone, limestone minerals, dry top soil, pepper, some sweet tarriness, mix of fresh & dry herbs, mid, dark spices, clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon & understated vanillin, dry, withering, dark & red florals, nice acidity with good tension, structure, finally balanced & elegant finish that lands squarely on soften earthiness, some spice and lasts two-minutes.

This still has 15 years plus of life ahead.

Paired with Costco Prime Ribcaps. — 3 days ago

Diane M. Napolitano

9.7

From Vanderbilt Ave. Wine Merchants. Lemons, vanilla, cake, dandelions, 🤤 — a year ago

Kim Stone

9.3

A favorite. Purchased at Denver Wine Merchants. Would buy in 1/2 cases. — 3 years ago

Chris A

9.1

Perfect summer or spring aperitif! Sweet - but just the right amount of sweetness! — 3 months ago

Diane M. Napolitano

9.6

From Thirst Wine Merchants. Vinegar which subsides revealing watermelon Jolly Ranchers. Would have hit hard in Peak Summer 🍉 — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.1

BTG at Howard Street Wine Merchants. The 2017 Prapò pours a deep ruby with a garnet rim and a transparent, but nearly opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining on the tears. On the nose, this was initially funky stewed cherries, Twizzlers and tar. The fruit profile seemed to freshen up with some air and along came a dozen dark red roses, leather, dried herbs, orange zest, and some asian spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Sometimes I wonder how certain 2017 Barolo’s will age, primarily due to the heat and solar nature of the vintage. This is one that has me scratching my head. Perhaps it’s the healthy southern exposure of the Prapò MGA? It’s drinking well now on the pop and pour but I’m curious how it will show towards the end of the decade? I say drink’em. — a year ago

Diane M. Napolitano

9.8

From Vanderbilt Ave. Wine Merchants. Sweet apple juice, lemon merengue pie, absolutely crushable. One of the best wineries out there 🥧 — 8 months ago

Diane M. Napolitano

9.4

From Vanderbilt Ave. Wine Merchants. Cherry approaching medicinal. Would be better if warmer and sunny weather 😕 — a year ago

Libby Denker

8.9

Very light and drinkable. — 2 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

8.9

From Wine Merchants What’s Jason Drinking 1.14.22. Cherry, cedar aromas. Fruit leather, licorice. Lot of structure, chewy tannins. Killer with char grilled lamb chops. Credit to @Lars Fasel for grilling tips. — 3 years ago