The Perfect

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Perfect balanced, cigar, tobacco, oak. Leather, blackberry. — 14 days ago

Jay, David and 3 others liked this

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

Fresh, softly fruity, not sweet. Perfect in day time, should drink cold. — 2 months ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

This bottle is bound to make any day that much better. It’s young but composed with ample elegance and perfect balance. A true gem, even at this age. — 3 months ago

Ericsson, Austin and 18 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 1990

a near perfect bottle—slightly oxidative, creamy, nutty, layered with lovely texture. — 4 months ago

Severn, Jan and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

08 is a great year for Lopez reserva - perfect drinking window right now. fruit is beautiful. — 23 days ago

Andrew, Ira and 6 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

Hint of pear, light blend perfect with seafood and end of summer! — 2 months ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1980

David T
9.6

It’s a night of consecutive first year decades, 90 & 80. Enjoyed in reverse order.

I had an 80 from Andy Beckstoffer’s cellar at Pebble Beach Food & Wine in April 24 with Andy & Tor Kenward. This library bottle I bought recently at K&L is better than what I had a Pebble. Just look at the cork!

Glorious mouth entry. Juicy, perfect, ripe fruit that shows age but it is not missing a step. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark, juicy, poached strawberries, baked rhubarb mid, dark cherries, candied raspberries to raspberry pudding. Just a touch of v/a, chocolate pudding/fudge, mocha, caramel, light, soft, sun tea, softened baking spices- cinnamon, clove, nutmeg & vanillin, some fresh & dry herbs, dark, rich soils with dry leaves, evolved, dark spices w/ some palate heat, dry top soil, limestone powder, hint of mint, with & fresh florals that are; dark, red, blue & liquid violets and lavender sprinkled in, perfect acidity and perfectly balanced, softly tensioned, knitted and a refined finish that lasts two-minutes.

This bottle is in a perfect spot & as good as it gets. Perfectly stored. It has another 5 years. Liquid, velvety tannins. One of the more perfect bottles I’ve had in 5-10 years.

Photos of, my tasting at Pebble Beach Food & Wine. The retail wine shop at Spanish Bay, Andy Beckstoffer & Tor Kenward.
— 3 months ago

Shay, Scott@Mister and 22 others liked this

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Spectacular We have stored this for 11 years and enjoyed it for our 5th anniversary, paired with lamb shank and lamb chops. opens beautifully perfect time to drink. Initially the finish had notes of leather, hint of dark fried fruit. — a month ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Perfect with the lamb ribeye! Still so young! — 3 months ago

Severn, Brian and 16 others liked this