Dark berries, violets, forest floor and pepper leap from the glass. Blackberry bramble, leather, plum and roasted meat fills out the palate. The 2013 is still pretty tight - I'd say should really come into its prime in 2019-2020. — 9 years ago
Lovely leathery bouquet, hint of blended cigar. — 10 years ago
This is a very complex Champagne with earthy, nutty flavors and a hint of stone fruit. I'm looking forward to enjoying another evening trying to parse out its rich flavors. — 10 years ago
What a surprise after the '88 VV! — 11 years ago
That was a nice surprise. Tart, dry, clean, sipper affordable price under $40. Kermit tasting. — 8 years ago
Bright cherry with integrated tannins and smooth finish. — 8 years ago
Great taste; great price! — 10 years ago
Chalky and mineral infused. Nicely restrained fruit. Too young, but shows promise. — 10 years ago
2009 vintage... Beautiful color! Smooth! — 10 years ago
Might be my last of these. Excellent as ever — 12 years ago
Stunner. Deep blackberry. Smooth tannin. Goes well with H. Upmann Magnum 56 Habanos. — 7 years ago
Lots of richness and structure... dark fruit, some dark spices, and a smooth finish — 8 years ago
Declassified CNdP yaas — 10 years ago
Fresh black olives, peaberry tea, dried strawberries and just enough earth to keep it really balanced. Simply delicious! — 10 years ago
Splendid mineral nose, silky fat entry, so perfect with creamy spinach & salmon feuillete, selfish! — 11 years ago
Tastes like love. — 13 years ago
Manny Abascal
Floral, light bodied, mineral, beautiful. — 6 years ago