Dave Mayers

9.8

Absolute harmony and royalty in a glass. Popped with Goose in a random afternoon cause, why not. Blown away by its place right now. Balanced with richness and acid and then comes that Monty finish. Holy fuck! Not always moves by Leflaive, but the 14 was special. — 10 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

A light gold in colour. A very different nose. - a caramel liqueur note originally - I have a feeling the nose on this will change frequently over the next few hours. Flinty, white florals, an oxidative note. Very fresh on the palate for a 16 year old wine. 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc. Certainly a wine that benefits from and is made to cellar. Robert Parker gave this 98 points and said it should last 30 years in the cellar. I can’t see it myself as the lemon citric acid has diminished greatly at this point. Obviously this is White Bordeaux Royalty and very pleasing but not for the stupid price I paid. One of the 1001 Wines. The next night I noticed the viscosity on the palate and a honeysuckle note. Oak is integrated. Certainly an experience but dreadful QPR. — 2 years ago

Jim Anderson

9.5

Russian River royalty in a bottle. Darker, sweeter fruit. Cherry, plum, currant, blackberry, black tea. — 3 years ago

LM Segal

9.5

Beautiful in all respects, gently wafting black tea, red flowers. Layers of light and fully resolved red fruit, lots of secondary aromatics. Perhaps a bit past it’s prime but even so, obvious royalty. — a year ago

Dave Mayers

9.3

Wow. A stunning bottle of red from a master of white. This outperformed so many big boys from only miles away. An example of volnay excellence. And the texture is pure royalty. Soft velvet and pure fruit backed up by gentle acidity. Plushness Express. Can I get a ticket? Plz? Round trip. Everyday. Let’s do! With Madi and Massaman. After 2 hours ripe cherry and wet slate are pronounced. Feels like a wine with 20 yrs of age. Im in heaven. — a year ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

Stat bright pale straw. Lighter but inviting nose of Asian pear, toasted vanilla spice, and rocks. Palate is medium full yielding chalky pear, flinty citrus rind, and a hint of chalky vanilla. Medium long finish, especially as the wine warms up. The flagship wine of Domaine Dagueneau lives up to all the hype. “A red in white clothing,” as my drinking partner puts it. Allegedly, Didier preferred this wine with a rare steak. I totally get that, having had this with a lightly marbled New York strip (and shrimp). It’s Cabernet Sauvignon’s mother after all. So much complexity and general “stuff” in this wine! If you’re one of those who won’t spend a lot on white wines, you’re missing out. This is up there with Savienneres and White Burgundy among white wine royalty. Fork over the cash. You won’t regret it. Drink now through 2026. — 3 years ago

Dave Mayers

9.0

All the glitz but none of the power and other worldly tingles. A few sips gave me the that king wild rich finish but something about Droughin that I can’t quite get u to. Royalty but kinda boring royalty. With Bonmbers. — a year ago

Dave Mayers

9.4

Royalty indeed. A bit too on the savory spectrum to take me to that magic place. Finish was a bit muted. — 2 years ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.6

A wine that creates atmosphere brings cultures and royalty together, for once I have to align a supple wince that excels on all fronts — 2 years ago

azita k

9.2

The most overpriced Chianti you have had yet bordering on the cheapest Brunello. The Marchetti made this wine royalty. Paired with osso bucco. — 4 years ago