Masafi

9.6

Tasted on Sunday, 18 May 2025: Within its depths burns a quiet fire — this Saint-Émilion unfolds like a deep flame, glowing with dark fruit, earthy warmth, and silent intensity. — 8 days ago

Michael Herzig

9.2

Great second wine indeed and a savvy restaurant choice. Very lush — 4 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Are there many/any better Pauillac second growths?

2003 a ripe, warm vintage.

Soften medium plus tannins. It’s Bordeaux lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum that leans into pudding, dark cherries, ripe strawberries, hues of purple & blue fruits. Dark spice w/ palate heat, nutmeg, clove , cinnamon notes, mid berry cola, some black licorice, vanillin, dark, rich forest floor with a touch of dry leaves, lead pencil shavings, dry tobacco, sandalwood to cedar, 1/2 used leather, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry herbs, dry to moist, grey, volcanic clay, fresh & withering dark, red flowers, framed in lavender & liquid violets, excellent acidity with excellent; tension, structure, balance and elegant finish that goes on and on.

First wine w/ an Allen Brothers Ribcap.

Photos of; Chateau Pichon Lalande, Virginie de Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, library cellar and estate vineyard. — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

An impressively elegant Brut Nature Champagne, this 2009 vintage shows the reward of time with beautifully developed maturity and tension. Ultra dry, yet remarkably expressive, it opens with aromas and flavors of citrus zest and yellow stone fruits, underpinned by almond and delicate toast.

The palate is light-to-medium-bodied with vibrant acidity that still sings after all these years, offering a clean, refined finish. A true food Champagne, pair it with lobster, scallops, or fine shellfish for a luxurious experience. — 8 days ago

nicholas renzella

9.4

Very tasty wine — 6 months ago

Meghan C

9.0

Purchased at Ballston Total Wine. Enjoyed on 4/20/24 with Matt & Bridget while visiting them for her birthday weekend. — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Tasty White Bordeaux. Lean and unpacked style. — 2 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Freschezza tensione eleganza libertà — a month ago

Juan Cerda

9.2

Lush, ripe and creamy fruit. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2018 vintage. 100% Merlot from this estate in Lalande de Fronsac, named after Valandraud owner Jean-Luc Thunevin's daughter. Another sexy Bordeaux value. Good concentration, ripe fruit, ripe tannin and good acidity. A little alcohol heat in the finish prevents it from a higher score, but very good value at less than 10 euros. — 4 years ago