Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

9.5

Violets, violets and more violets aromatically, after sitting in the decanter for 15 minutes, this wine decided to show its still youthful tannin, likely to inform me that it was still way too young to drink, long finish, but ideally needs more cellaring, one of my favorite Bordeaux ever, I have some more bottles so will wait on those, amazing!! — a day ago

with Jim

Andrew, Jonathan and 2 others liked this

Dave

Amazing!

Tom Casagrande

Never had the ‘83! (I had no $$ when these futures were offered or when released 🤷) Said to be legendary!

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Tom Garland

9.3

2 hour decant. A marvelous medium garnet color (decent fine sediment). On the nose: dark berries, cassis, forest floor, sandalwood, pencil shavings, chocolate, and cigar box. Taste: layered, balanced, still young wine with dark cherry/plum, cedar, dark chocolate, charcoal, and a lingering tobacco/leather finish. YUM! No hurry, a long distance Las Cases. — 14 days ago

with Brenda

Andrew, Iwan and 16 others liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1990 vintage. Last tasted 11.19.25 (9.6)…yes…two days ago! Someone’s gotta do the dirty work. Comparable experiences with the cork, fill and flavors from the 11.19.25 visit. Not decanted. Tasted one and two hours after opening. After one hour open (not decanted)...a 9.4. two hours...a 9.5. Perhaps decanted, surmise it could have touched 9.6 but we'll never know. This specimen slightly more advanced but still ridiculously phenomenal. 11.21.25. — a month ago

Tom, Somm and 15 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

Eric Urbani

9.3

Still one of my fave producers of Rioja — 14 days ago

Anthony, Juan and 8 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Louis Martin

9.5

Measured aroma, silky smooth texture, blackberry and cedar notes, grew more complex as the night wore on, probably still on the young side but still a special treat to have with a short rib and polenta dish. — 9 days ago

Dave and Andrew liked this

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

Jake Hajer

9.2

Can still use time. Thyme, pomegranate, tomato. Nice wine. Great for food. — a month ago

Peter, Matt and 10 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Matt Schwartz

9.0

Dried red fruits, baking spices, cedar, Price Albert tobacco, coco nibs, stewed tomato and leather. Maintains good acidity with softened tannins. A bit past its prime but still drinking well.

Perfect wine for watching the Las Vegas Grand Prix! — a month ago

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Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Kevin Dale

9.2

Still tasting really young and fruitful. — 19 hours ago

Juan liked this

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

David Koenen

9.4

Ink, plum, pencil, forest fruits, tannins still present, but pleasantly and finely rough, they predict a pretty future. Firm and somewhat stubborn too. Red, grilled peppers. — 8 days ago

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Jason Gelman

9.7

2000 Cheval Blanc. Soaring palate sensation but also very delicate and fine texture. Still very fresh, great drinking window. A real treat. — 22 days ago

Rob, Pooneet and 19 others liked this

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