Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

9.5

2005 vintage. From Magnum. Only suggestions of baby fat remaining as this is chiseled currently. Medium-heavy body but less weighty than expected. An unexpected and pleasant surprise. 12.11.24. — 23 days ago

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Domaine Serge Laloue

Sancerre Pinot Noir 2021

Richard Rosensweig

8.9

Red from Sancerre. Will wonders never cease? What’s impressive about this effort is how the mild and sunny weather of Loire did not over cook this wine. The flavors are strong, but restrained. It tastes like a lot of work went into getting an excellent balance of cherry, pencil shavings and lively acidity. Serving it a little chilled enhances the experience. — 5 months ago

Domaine Serge Laporte

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Jordan Cleare

9.6

Delicious sauce blanc. Juicy, citrus notes. Drinkable. No bite. Round — 3 years ago

Faust

The Pact Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Riccardo L.

9.0

Fabulous. Herbal like a Napa should be. But. She wasn’t ready. — 8 days ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011

David White

9.3

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff — 3 days ago