Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1989 vintage. Opened but not decanted. Just got a (generous) side sample of this as I was entrenched with the weekly wine rep tastings. Tasted after 30 mins and one hour after opening. Definitely bretty (as expected) for the first tastes but that mostly dissipated by the end of the glass. Light-medium body with mostly bowed tannins initially. Longer it remained in the glass, the more the tannins came out to frolic. Still plenty of structure, fruit and front-palate intrigue (usually hidden/buried by tannins). Not improving at this point but-depending on storage and/or bottle size-still more than viable and deserving of massive respect. 01.29.25. — 5 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2018 | I think I am becoming a fan of Capbern. This 2018 is deep purple dark, has a glorious smell with cassis and stewed red fruit, leather, spices, hint of chocolate. Sumptuous taste. Lovely. Paired with tenderloin paksoi Asian style. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and double decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 1996 pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a lovely combination of ripe and desiccated fruit: cassis, brambles, horse blanket, cigar box, old leather, earth and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Another lovely and immensely charming Poyferré. Drink now with a decant and through 2046. — 17 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2019 | 375 ml | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot | one hour in decanter | Cedar and pure chocolate, that mineral strictness that is typical for Saint Estephe, interesting smell, strict taste with powerfull tannins. Paired with rumpsteak and zucchini tarts. Lots of potential. — 4 days ago

Tim L

9.9

A regal wine, among best ever tasted…2018 Bordeaux of St. Estephe, Grand Cru Classe en 1855, perfect balance big flavor deep purple. Expensive but not over-priced. — 23 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2022 vintage. Deep dark red, with purplish rim. Very attractive nose already, with cassis, blackberries, raspberries,flowers and subtle cedar.
Midweight, with layers of succulent black and red fruits and fresh acidity, embedded in a ripe tannic structure. Great length, with a distinctive mineral touch. Not sure if it is as good as the incredible 2016, but a close contender for one of the best wines ever for this estate. Abv. 13%. It totally outperforms the Croizet Bages 2022 tasted alongside. — 15 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This was still youthful showing black currant, plum, cassis, cedar, damp earth, menthol, sweet spice & tobacco. — 10 days ago

Damian

9.3

Dark ruby with small garnet rim. On the nose plum, leather and wood. Resolved tannins with medium acid. Flavor is more tertiary at the beginning with some dark fruit and dark chocolate in the back. Viscous, with high abv and long finish. — 15 days ago

Irina Georgieva

9.2

Great taste, great wine — 2 days ago

JKT

9.1

Cved Sept 2017! Still drinking great, similar notes great balance as before. Silky texture. — 21 days ago