St. Elizabeth

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Still holding back after 3 hrs in the decanter. The wine’s concentration and tannic structure promise a wonderful future. At the age of 20, this still feels primary and even hibernating… 😳
I’ll let my remaining bottles sleep for 3-5 years.
— a day ago

Paul, ESF and 6 others liked this

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Initially, this was a bit closed with fruit notes dominating, but after an hour long decant it opened up nicely. The nose has mostly cassis and herbal flavors, and on the palate, cassis, tobacco, bay leaf, dried sage, dark chocolate, and graphite notes come through nicely. Has good acidity, and tannins are well integrated. Super tasty and paired well with rosemary and thyme roasted rack of lamb with potatoes and eggplant. — 14 days ago

Tegan, Matt and 10 others liked this
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

@Doug Powers this was my first. Really enjoyed it and glad I had it at a good spot in its drinking window. I’ve had some bad luck with young bordeauxs that were disappointing.
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

@Dave yes it does! I can actually buy multiple bottles to track how it evolves.
Dave

Dave

Yes! And I believe 2019 is a good one to lay down.

Château Troplong Mondot

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Paul J
9.6

This was awesome! Deep, bold wine. Dark cherries, pencil shavings, and well balanced. Medium plus depth and finish. Big fan! — 16 days ago

Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Great future but way too young! — 4 days ago

Ira, Joel and 12 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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This is such a great wine. Quiet. Understated. Bookish. Have been looking for another case or two for the resto but just not in the gray market currently. Like a shark always moving and looking for it, the 1996 Pichon-Lalande and 2018 Larcis Ducasse.

Domaine Dujac

Morey Saint Denis Pinot Noir 2024

A little too plummy for me, orange zest. Plenty of whole cluster notes. Unwound and disjointed at this point of its evolution. My least favorite of the 24‘ line up. 175$. — a month ago

Lyle, Peter and 5 others liked this

Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Ming L
9.3

Expressive nose of blackcurrant and dark cherry with hints of dried fruit nuances, along with cedar, graphite, and dried herbs. The palate is dense and layered, and becomes quite seamless after about 2 hours - nice balance of acidity, fruit concentration and tannic grip.

In the early stage of maturity. Long ascent awaits.
— 7 days ago

Joel, Tom and 5 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Deep and dark, a cool minerality. Bright fruit. Packed, is dense. Beautifully held. Great texture and structure. A stunner! — 6 days ago

Joe, Scott@Mister and 6 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Off the charts concentration.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Wow a 10! I have totally try that vintage! Cheers!

Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Beautiful! 150 Day Dry Aged Ribeye from Brunson Meats! Doesn’t get much better! I’d stand this St Emilion against any Bordeaux I own! — 12 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Dave and 6 others liked this

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

1989 vintage. Regrettably tired. From magnum. 10.26.26. — 12 days ago

Ted, Jeroen and 13 others liked this

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Delicious Bordeaux. 2016 was perfect! — 16 days ago

Jeremy Wilson
with Jeremy
Joel, Sagee and 7 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

WOTN resolved tannins and brightness in it acidity. Both red and dark fruit. It gave me this sensation of just comfort. Another example that a poor vintage is not an indication that great bottle can’t be made. — a month ago

Dave, Joel and 1 other liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow!

Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Lovely wine that pairs well with cheeses 🧀 — 16 days ago

Sagee, Dave and 3 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

The pinnacle of elegance and grace, this is as beguiling and captivating as a wine can be. Perfect balance, complex aromatics, wonderful mouthfeel. Impressive for its charm and pure class. Wow. — a day ago

Paul, ESF and 7 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Intoxicating nose. Tres Bordeaux, complex, high bore, intriguing. On the palate, this is youthful, red fruited, tart and fresh.
Drinking lovely at the moment. Still has some future.
— a day ago

Paul, ESF and 4 others liked this

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

This needed some air showing black fruits, plum, graphite, cedar, spices, floral & tobacco — 7 days ago

Joel, David and 6 others liked this

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

This was full bodied, drinking well showing dark fruits, spice, earth, graphite & tobacco — 14 days ago

Juan, Jean-Philip and 8 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Les Pagodes de Cos Saint-Estéphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

wait another 5-10 years and it comes all together in harmony… — 18 days ago

Peter, Ronald and 2 others liked this

Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Very pleasant, liquorish, mild tannins. Went well with venison pot roast — 16 days ago

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 vintage. This is one of the better BDX 2000's I've had in the last decade. Opened not decanted. Tasted 1 hour and 4 hours after opening. Feminine body, masculine flavors. Plenty of stuffing and instructive markers laid down along the palate pathway. With apologies to Robert Zimmerman, you ain't going nowhere. 10.2.26. — a month ago

Ruud, David and 14 others liked this
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Very nice