Ted

9.1

Had a glass last week and forgot about it. Had to buy another bottle. Cool stuff. Nice red cherry fruit. Solid wine — 7 days ago

with Jeni

Jay Kline

9.4

Not to be outdone, the 1989 Chave Hermitage Rouge showed more brambles than the ’88 along with other desiccated blue and black fruits. Dried flowers, beef, blood, leather and mushrooms. Every time I have the pleasure of drinking old Chave, I’m reminded that these wines have so much character and there is a reason they are so adored. Lovely with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Drink now through 2040. — a month ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.5

Well … shit. With a slight chill this is just sublime. Much better integration of oak than its other Pauillac neighbors. Charcoal ash, subtle pipe tobacco, dark berry compote. Superb. — a month ago

Tom Kohli

8.9

Excellent- a little heavier than most. Would buy again. — 3 days ago

"Odedi"

9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim

Earthy nose with light oak, black fruits and tobacco.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, wood, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, licorice, dark chocolates, black tea and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 35 year old is still drinking beautifully. This Second Growth Bordeaux is nicely balanced and complex.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10+ years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 4 hours. I did not decant it, but let it open up in the bottle.

Wine Spectator 96 points.

A good food wine that I paired with beef brisket. Gorgeous.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$275. — a month ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Another outstanding Picasses that is far more accessible in its youth. Open but with more muscle, austerity, and brooding fruit than the ‘14. Need to revise my other rating up rather than this down. — 2 months ago

Billy L.

9.1

Neighborhood Wine Tasting Theme: So. Hemisphere Wines — a month ago

Steve Belmonte

9.5

Excellent as always. Smooth right out of the bottle. Gets better over time — a day ago

with Connii

Jay Kline

9.2

The fruit for "La Chapelle" is sourced predominantly from Le Méal and Bessards (with a little form Greffieux and Rocoules. Relative to the two Chave’s, the 1988 “La Chapelle” seems a bit more like a Hermitage fastball right down the middle of the plate. Desiccated mixed berries, olives, purple flowers, and minerals with a touch of ethyl acetate. Again a great pairing with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Vinous and drinking well now through 2035. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2005 vintage. Perfect fill and cork. Decanted and tasted after three hours. Medium/heavy body. Bashful nose but fantastic color. Oodles of graphite and plum jockeying for the palate’s attention with ample tannins in the discussion. Way too youthful still but making excellent progress and on the right path. 3.5.24. — 2 months ago