Shay A

9.5

94-95

A grower champagne I always enjoy, but I’ve not had their special club offering with this much age before. I’ve been missing out! A stunner!

54% Cramant, 31% Chouilly (both Grand Crus), with 15% Cuis (Premier Cru); all old vines. Disgorged July 2012; 6g/l dosage

This may be an example of hitting lightening in a bottle, but this caught me (and others I was with) totally off-guard at how youthful it was…and more importantly, how unbelievably good it was. Channeling an oxidative flair at this point in its evolution, this scratched the itch for creamy, powerful, golden champagne. Autolysis on full display (in the best way) with lemon scone, honey roasted cashews, spiced pears aromatically. Honeyed graham crackers, lemon cream, Biscotti cookie, kiss of ginger and plenty of chalky limestone grit toward the finish (but the sweet autolysis lengthens it out beautifully). For me, this tasted like this was the exact right day to catch this wine at peak.

I wish I had a case of these. — 4 days ago

GaryWEdwards

9.6

Probably a hint young but drinking beautifully. — 2 years ago

Val Mel

8.9

A nice cab. Slightly sweet. — 5 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

I don't tend to drink merlot often so this was a random purchase at $17. And I'm pissed I didn't buy more. This is drinking very well right now. So well balanced and not overly soft.and fruity. — 5 years ago

Anne Richardson

8.9

A good Cab Sauv and a good value. Flavors of dark fruits with a touch of toasted oak and dried herbs. — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Delicious! Scarlet Letter “A” blend of Zin, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cab and Merlot. Deep purple color. Aromas of dried violets, red, black and blue berries and a baking spice finish. Toasty oak and berries on the palate. — 7 years ago

Cathi Swanson

8.9

Balanced, not too sweet. A softer cab. — a month ago

Tommy

8.9

Still has a great punch after all this time. Smooth and a little spicy. Loved it. — 7 months ago

Michael J Lanni Jr

8.9

A great blend of five grapes. Enjoyed with grilled chicken thighs and oven roasted mushrooms. Combo of berries and a hint of pepper. Smooth and stately finish. — 8 months ago

Kendall Johnson

9.7

Reeeeally enjoyed this one! Deep berry and smooth tannins with a hint of spice that just work so well together #wsjwine — 5 years ago

Daniel DeSantis

9.7

Well balanced, a little fruity, very good with steak — 5 years ago

Vijay Parikh

9.3

Took 4.5 hours of open bottle for the wine to go into full bloom! Red cherry, blackberry, blueberry with a firm body and mid palate Abe a very nice finish! — 6 years ago

Paul K

8.9

RP 95 and WE 93 This is good. It has a great nose, it’s well balanced, and has good structure, may be a bit simple, but sometimes I love that. There’s a purity of fruit that I like as well. I just don’t love the profile. I wanted to, but there is an earthiness / mushroom that was out of place IMO. Both on the nose and palate. Great deal on this right now and I was going to pick up volume (I’m stocking up on ‘16’s, think it’s gonna pay off big) just not on this one. Please give me a hollar if you have this and think it’s great. — 7 years ago

Tommy

8.9

Plumb and allspice. What a good finish! — 4 months ago

Michael Phillips

9.4

A magnum that should improve over the next decade went well with a perfectly roasted turkey. — 7 months ago

Matthew Formica

9.2

Anniversary bottle! Fantastic fruit, opens up great after a few hours. Rich and flavorful. — 10 months ago

JK Robinson

8.9

Yah. This is a good ‘un. For sure would buy again. On the big side of cab at the start, with a light-medium finish. I can use this in my life. — 3 years ago

John Dykstra

9.0

Pen ink? People keep saying that about wine. Sure. Pen ink. A nice spice — 5 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.2

Wonderful Malbec from a quality producer. Dark red color and matching extracted fruits. A bit tannic but it was built for a solid meat dinner. 14%Abv . This lovely wine will continue to evolve for years to come. — 6 years ago

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Kelly Law

8.9

Smooth and rich start with a lightly citrus finish — 7 years ago