David Nicewicz

9.3

Birth year Bordeaux and this has been excellent. Very old school nose of copious tobacco, forest floor and dark berries. Medium bodied but gaining intensity over the course of 2 h - tannins completely melted. Bricking is apparent on first pour but the color grows darker with time. Perfect bottle that is a little past it’s prime but fun to step back in time. — 6 years ago

Ayda Gordon

9.0

Juicy and bold at the front. Delicious and easy to drink! Starts out sweet, with a medium finish. — 8 years ago

with Thyla

Bill Bender

9.3

After a spirited tussle between myself and the Durand vs a dry and crumbly cork I was able to double decant this and segregate away the remnants of floating debris. I was immediately struck by the bouquet which was unmistakably borne from Cabernet Franc (and I believe this blend is less than 10%). It was a positive sign. The wine is completely intact and boasts ample fruit albeit waning acidity. Simple Concord grape, bruised black plum and sweet oak flavors are holding on 2 hours in. This has some time left, but not much. This is a testament to Opus One quality in the early days (I believe this was the 3rd or 4th vintage) and while I think the ‘87-‘97 era was their best, this is an profound example of an exemplary wine at age 37! — 8 years ago

Kate Harris

9.3

At Clay restaurant in Harlem — 9 years ago

Matthieu Bordes

9.3

Strong colour for this 2007 and very powerful for this vintage at St Julien, smoked notes on the nose spicy and red fruit. Powerfully Wine better if you wait 2 or 3 years more. — 10 years ago

David Shapiro

9.0

Very nice but it takes a while to open up. I liked it better Day 2. Medium body, a bit tannic. — 10 years ago

Maxwell Cromwell

9.3

I've been looking for this level of perfectly balanced olive, bacon fat, ribeye blood, and field-berry fruit Syrah for over 2 years. I'd kiss the lady who brought this on the lips... if my wife wasn't here.😘 — 10 years ago

with May, Mariah and 2 others

Michael Washabaugh

9.3

The dryness, tannins & acidity of this wine paired well with braised short ribs. The ribs were accompanied by polenta & salad with Meyer Lemon vinaigrette. Very important pairing note - balancing acidity to cut richness but still give a pleasant mouth - feel. 2006 vintage - Floral notes weren't dominant for us. — 11 years ago

Francis Plante

9.4

Wow - you know I had my biggest wine disappointment with a 1998 Beaucastel and this 2005 brings me back on why i pay so much for Grenache. It was an amazing experience and it is still so very young. I unfortunately broke my decanter with this wine but it was worth it. I am glad i still have 2 in my cellar. See you in 6 years brother. — 12 years ago

Miranda Nesler

9.9

Amazing cab franc. Dry and intense — 13 years ago

Tom Garland

9.1

2 hour decant ( little, if any, cloudy sediment). A majestic dark purple garnet color. On the nose: very aromatic with blackberry, plum, floral, chocolate coffee, wet earth. Taste: smooth, rich medium body wine with blueberry, blackberry, cassis, oak, spice and a pencil lead/plum medium plus long dry finish. Still young, with slightly bitter tannins that want some more time in the bottle for a higher score. — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Karen Man

9.5

2016 was the year. — 8 years ago

Aaron Means

9.9

The end all be all of Bordeaux estates in my opinion. This is spectacular. My favorite wine of the entire trip. Decanted 2 hours before our arrival to the chateau. There is just so much power and beauty in the wine. Elegant was not something I was expecting from this estate but this was ethereal. The aromas were haunting of strawberry jolly ranchers and a sea of rose petals. Suave but firm tannins on the end let you know that this wine was birthed from gravelly soils along the Gironde. I absolutely fell in love with this estate when I was blessed enough to visit. — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

22 July 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.4

Cinnamon attack, fine grained tannin. Lucious oak is robust at first and lingers. Juniper berry, thyme, Asian pear appears after 90 mins. After 2 hours in the decanter bright cherry gives way to goji berry, mid palate while showing good weight. Oak tannin finding its place while oak flavor continues to linger at lower intensity. Not bad for such a soft vintage at 7 years! — 10 years ago

Michael Sinowitz

9.4

This was singing. About 3 & 1/2 hour decant. Cigar box, still fresh, dark fruit, good acidity--wonderful stuff. — 10 years ago

with Robin and Marion

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Of the 2 Bordeaux drinking the best tonight, but long term the Brane-Cantenac 2005 will outlive this wine by 10 years easy. While very complex, a fine touch a green is traceable.

A classic currant and forest floor nose, fall leaves abound with a spike of spice and a barely there green that while subtle is apparent.

The pleasure here is higher for its more mature tasted and feel, while the brawny 2005 is a better wine it was not as enjoyable to me and feel it will be another notch enter in 3 years, and likely 2 notches better in 5.

The elegance and feel on this wine is ready to go and will easily go another 5+ years. — 10 years ago

Jerry Bezner

9.1

Excellent. Full body — 11 years ago

Duane Mason

9.1

Very nice wine. No rush to drink Great with a steak but no rush. Give it another 2 to 3 years. — 12 years ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.3

At Bull and Bear w Kellie epically delicious! Number 2! — 7 years ago

Keith Lite

9.5

A big bold plumy purple bomb As dense and luscious as a wine can get in a glass. Decanted for 2 hrs and its still a baby with blackberry, dark chocolate licorice and pepper on the nose and on the palate. A long long finish and loads of tannins to sum it all up — 7 years ago

with Bruce

Liliya

9.0

It was delicious! — 8 years ago

Rod Downey

8.9

Bold flavor, very enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Niclas Samuelsson

9.8

Fantastiskt vin , choklad, svart vinbär....perfekt till Tapas — 9 years ago

Rod Rasmussen

9.7

Fantastic. Got this bottle last fall at the winery - considered one of the very best in Yarra Valley. Celebrating our son's 21st birthday and this was SO worthy. Huge fruit up front - especially for a 2008 and a beautiful dry finish. Splash of Viognier makes for an amazing nose. — 9 years ago

with Lars

Muralee Murugesu

9.5

Yarra Yerring delivers for this exceptional vintage. Cote Rotie style blend with power finesse and depth. Well balanced compared to most Australian fruit bombs. Drinks nicely now but can age for very long time. One of the must try Australian red. — 10 years ago

Paul Crabbe

9.2

I'm sold on Location's wine. This blend isn't super dry (my preference) but it's not sweet either (no thanks). Will be buying more from them. — 10 years ago

George Hesse

9.0

Ken Wegner's The Hunt 2016. Day 2. This is a Chateau Lafite from 1874!!!! — 11 years ago

with Tom

Sharyn Grant

9.0

Big quality fruit bomb - 2006 - drinking softly now, open 2 hours. Would like to see if the fruit resolves over the next few years. — 11 years ago

Michelle Malicki

9.1

I'm always down for a Penfolds. — 12 years ago