HFly

9.0

Huge wine with lots of stuffing — probably opened this prematurely. Great fruit underpinned by massive tannins at this stage. Budged a bit on day two.
Will let other bottles wait at least a few more years and crack some Perbacco instead. — 6 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.3

A new experience for us tonight. A 34 year old C-D-P to celebrate our 36 year anniversary. Beautiful old red/orange color from the glass. Dried fruit and herbs, licorice and wet flint on the nose. Flavors of dried red plums and cherries, licorice , herbs and some earthiness. Still showing a slight tannic backbone. A nice long finish. — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Matt Perlman

9.4

Olga never misses...@Scott DeBenedett called this blind, impressive considering we were like 10+ bottles deep at that point — 7 years ago

Leslie Bartos

9.5

Tony’s 50th at Felix Trattoria, 2004 vintage on May 20, 2018 4th of 9 bottles. Decanted 3 hours, drank over 2, last glass better than first. Lush. — 8 years ago

with Tony

Chris Haines

9.4

2 bottles decanted for 3 hours. Dark ruby/purple in color. The nose has dark berries and baking spices. Palate is rich with berries with a very smooth body and finish. Has aged nicely and could continue to improve. Paired perfectly with Chateaubriand. — 8 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.5

Just a special experience. The nose was powerful and dynamic evolving beautifully over 30 minutes. A smokey phase, a pine phase, and a strong floral phase. The palate was balanced and smooth. The fruit was dead but resembled fruit leather. Two bottles opened, one had grip left, the other didn't. #moutonrothschild #grandcruclassé #2ndgrowth #bordeaux #pauillac #1928 #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

M

9.0

Silky blackberry and black cherry. Mild tannins and acidity. Very nice, but I think a bit overrated. One could purchase two bottles of comparable wine--and probably more interesting to the taste buds--for the same price. — 9 years ago

Richard Lin

9.5

Outstanding as usual! I have to slow down - otherwise I'll drink through all my bottles of the 2000! — 10 years ago

Christophe Dujardin

9.5

The few bottles of 2012 I drunk this week confirms another great year for Tignallo. Quite in line with the 2010 and 2011. — 10 years ago

Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.0

One of the brettier bottles of this I've had. — 12 years ago

Mike Mighetto Hoefling

9.5

Probably the most expensive bottles of wine I've ever tasted at $750 a bottle. 1995 Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac. First Growth! — 13 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Monthly WTF wine group night. Our theme was American oak vs French oak. All wines tasted blind. We started off with two bottles of bubbly and finished with two non-themed reds.

My contribution for the evening. I’m posting my previous review of this wine below as it’s been consistent the few times I’ve had it over the last 12-18 months. Love these wines!

Youthful. Icredibly perfumed with typical sweet dill and coconut American oak on the nose. Gosh, I could smell this stuff all day. Aside from needing time away, it needs roughly an hour of decanting to hit stride. Tobacco, cherry tart, and great herbal nuances on the finish. — 6 years ago

with Jack, Ryan and 4 others

Jack Petras

9.8

Fortunate enough to have tasted this along with 6 other stunning wines last night during a cellar tasting. This 36 year old 2nd growth was nearly perfect, unusual but very pleasant mint, camphor, crushed sage and rosemary aromas with the same cooling delicate herbal initial palate. Dried but expressive red fruits mid- palate with a great structural graphite element throughout. Whiff of new leather. Changed in the glass showing different mellow facets. Pretty much intercepted at the exact right time. A real privilege to taste such a renowned vintage with folks who appreciates what was in front of them. — 7 years ago

Larry Frierson

9.7

Vintage 2000. At a good place right now. Has put on weight. Maybe a bit too much oak showing. But, hey, it’s Krug. Very serious. More red fruit than previous bottles. Can improve with age. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine. — 9 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

David Annis

9.3

Cork disintegrated, but otherwise no concerns. Very restrained with more fruit showing as it took on air. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the bottles age. — 10 years ago

Jessie Sander

9.5

One of the best bottles I've ever had. — 10 years ago

Mac Riding

9.8

Probably my most favorite! Not inexpensive at restaurants ($65-$76), but pairs so well with just about anything. Year after year it is consistently great. It's hard not to share it, but then you must keep multiple bottles in stock! — 11 years ago

with Heidi

Geoff Kruth

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Farmhouse Inn, Owner Lost & Found Wines

9.8

Opening 3 bottles of this over the course of a month to they the new Coravin. Great wine too!!! — 12 years ago

Rob Nohle

9.4

61% cab. 36%merlot. Green pepper. Complex nose. Nice balance. Full and fresh. — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.2

2 hour decant (minimal fine sediment). The much hyped 2005 vintage!.....A dazzling dark purple/ruby red. On the nose: black fruit, forest floor, cedar, and the start of some barn yard funk. Taste: blackberry, currents, graphite, tar...tannins still there, but starting to sweeten with a long brooding finish. If you like em young and have some bottles, open one and keep the others for the next 20 years (we will pop another in 4 years). — 6 years ago

with Brenda

J Ferrugia

9.2

Not as big as the ‘90 but a beautiful wine. The nose was very earthy when uncorked. Open after 40 minutes of decanting, cedar & spice emerged with cherry. This is a balanced, full wine that still has plenty of life. I am happy to have several more bottles! — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

After finally getting caught up with last weeks posting, its back to our regularly scheduled Friday N/V Rosé Champagnes. My favorite after Krug. Sofia’s is different about every 2-3 weeks. 🤣🥂

My notes are listed many times previously. I’m taking a break from notes for now and going to fully enough my baby bottles 🍼 of 375ml. Ahhhh! — 7 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.4

Drinking like a King Tasting @ Bottles in Sas van Gent — 8 years ago

Emma Feeney

10

Robust viognier based blend that is heavy enough to please chardonnay drinkers but breezy enough to please the casual wine-o who wants something for a nice summer day on the porch. Loved it! — 9 years ago

Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.5

The Emirates flight crew altered me that @Claire Owen and I consumed a total of 4 bottles on the flight...worth it, I think? Needed something to pair with the caviar and canapés. #EmiratesSuites #a380 #honeymoon — 9 years ago

with Claire

Justin Weaver

9.5

Absolutely amazing...only a few more bottles left. — 10 years ago

Simon Haidamous

9.1

One of my favorite bottles in 2015. — 10 years ago

Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

10

Gorgeous aroma/bouquet...White chocolate & delicate spice...Cinnamon & little nutmeg...Meaty & great balance. Perfect maturity & long steady finish on the mouth..,Wish I had found more bottles! — 11 years ago

Kathryn Ryan

9.6

A stunner even with fish & chips!! Pleased there are a couple more bottles in the cellar! Simply a classic. — 12 years ago