Tasting Notes: Weekly Roundup

Happy Friday! Before we celebrate the coming weekend, we want to look back on drinks the Delectable community enjoyed and consumed this week. We've gathered a handful of reviews and notes that caught our eye. From detailed notes to standout photos, the Delectable community was busy this week, and there are so many great posts to read. Mark your favorites and pick up a bottle to try this weekend. Cheers!

Château Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

This was a perfect bottle. Très Bordeaux. Impressive! — 4 months ago

Thijs, Jeroen and 26 others liked this

Château Carbonnieux

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2021

Timothy Eustis
9.1

So little on the nose but the palate is beautiful. Waxiness of the semolina offsets the sauv blanc. White flowers. 2021 — 4 months ago

jesus, Severn and 5 others liked this

Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Aged this one for 4 years and it’s paid off. Deep black cherry and an almost mint flavour with tremendous depth.

We’re saving some for tomorrow to see how extra air exposure impacts it.

Update: The day of air was worthwhile leading to a silkier mouthfeel.
— 4 months ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
John, Pinotman and 6 others liked this

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Unbeatable location and excellent wine list, this one jumped off the page at us. Not surprising as it was our wine of the year in 2022. It’s back with a vengeance in 2024, into the #1 spot again. Smooth, almost creamy, with classic dark fruits (cherry), dark chocolate and earthy, leathery finish. Perfect with our Chateaubriand 👌🏼 — 4 months ago

Neville Weston
with Neville
Austin, Gage and 8 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2007

Finally had my a-ha moment with this wine (after opening a 16 too early). 07 was just beautiful - kept growing in stature over the 3 hour meal. Drank in Venice to celebrate our anniversary. — 4 months ago

Eric, Joe and 8 others liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

STUNNING!! Always smooth and full of energy… simply love it. ❤️ — 4 months ago

Iwan, Austin and 7 others liked this

Gaja

Gaia & Rey Langhe Chardonnay 2021

375: baked apple, Nila wafers, nougat and flinty nose ~ addition of peach, mango and grilled pineapple on palate — 4 months ago

Jan, Austin and 15 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2006

Close to perfection — 4 months ago

Eric, Tom and 11 others liked this

Gosset

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Luminous, golden hue. The nose shows freshness and fruit with notes of lemon meringue pie followed by yellow fruit such as Mirabelle plums. Then, as the Champagne warms up, aromas of plums with slightly honeyed and toasted notes start to come through. The Champagne confirms its richness and volume. The Pinot Noir endows it with structure and depth. Hawthorn and white flower aromas fuse naturally together in a fine acidity sustained by citrus fruit. — 4 months ago

jesus, LM and 1 other liked this