Shawn R

9.4

If this winery is not on your radar it needs to be. Slight primal notes mixed with new world fruit. Wonderful! — 6 years ago

Dave Wood

9.0

Still with some life after 50 years. Nice with hazelnut espresso chocolate pot de creame. Nice way to end the 50th birthday dinner. — 6 years ago

with David

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.3

Not a pop & pour, needs hours to open. Obviously too young but needed to try a bottle — 7 years ago

David Langstaff

9.4

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 7 years ago

with Cynthia and Chris

Paul J

9.1

Extremely fruit forward but not as structured or refined as I would have expected. Flavors of tar and blackberry hit the palate right up front, but tend to fade rather prematurely. Solid wine, but my expectations were way too high. — 8 years ago

with Brooke

Lauren Ross

9.0

Nice way to ring in the new year! — 8 years ago

Eric Guido

9.4

Color me impressed, the nose on the 2012 Opus One was simply stunning. Fresh floral tones of violet and lavender gave way to ripe dark-red fruits and subtle hints of baking spice. It enveloped the senses with silky textures which seem to come in vibrant waves, carrying crushed berry and black currant. It finished back on a floral note, which was offset by cherry pit and hints of sweet spice. The best part, is that it should only get better with age. — 9 years ago

Ben Mar

9.6

Way to celebrate Eme's 3rd birthday. Pity she couldn't have any. One of the best wines you could ever have. #81 a great year! — 9 years ago

Johnny FartPants

9.0

This wines opulent, brooding purple hue is accentuated with aromas of ripe black and purple penis, pleather and subtle hints of garlic bread. The palate displays a seamless integration of intense yet approachable homeless people that include year old shoe and urine soaked pants. A rich yet powerful chloroform feel marked by hints of passing out in the nearest bush give way to a sore arsehole. — 9 years ago

with Amy, Brian and 1 other

Dave Pula

10

Nice way to enjoy Manhattan — 11 years ago

Jeff Loo

9.3

What a way to start the night. Incredible — 6 years ago

K Frech

8.9

Picked up in auction. Label is trashed but decent fill. So deceiving. Nose from bottle yuck. Nose from glass oh my. This is beautiful. Soft. Some tobacco. Some fruit like an old blackberry but not in a bad way. Giving no it a 8.9 bit could move it up a notch. — 6 years ago

Christian Ford

9.0

Quite nice but clearly way past it's prime for this half bottle — 7 years ago

Richard Lerner

9.6

Label was very very new looking. Questionable as to real or not. Cork is correct. Wine us correct. On the way out but just won't leave. Brown to rust color. Better as it went on. Light fruit. Amazingly long Finish. Wow. — 7 years ago

Jeff Wheatley

9.5

What a way to celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary - with a 25 year old cab! — 8 years ago

Joe Loughran

9.6

Exceptional. Bright, ripe fruit. Some earthy funk that eventually gave way to leather and herbal notes. Nice acid and tannic backbone holding things together. A beautiful wine in a great period of development. — 8 years ago

Jiga Hitorn

9.3

Hello Provence. First Rosé of 2016. Happy I found Tessier in the local cavé. Rightly seen as the worlds best Rosé. Strawberries and way more structure than the rest. — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.2

Fall has finally arrived in Texas and no better way to enjoy it than sitting outside, watching football, grilling and drinking some amazing Champagne from one of my favorite Houses — 9 years ago

Matthew Jauregui

9.4

Great way to finish a tasting a nice champagne blend. Opens very well, in a beautiful pale salmon color. Chalk full of fruit fresh wild strawberries, pairs, apple, and lots of cherries. — 9 years ago

Judd Blair

9.3

You obviously know what you're getting into with this one - tannin, tannin, and more tannin. Amazing structure, nice acid, if you're in the mood for one of the Napa big boys this isn't a bad way to do it. — 9 years ago

Madeline Puckette

9.0

look: pale ruby red core with slightly garnet rim.  medium viscosity.

smell: medium intensity aromas of roasted red bell pepper, allepo pepper flake, raspberry sauce, roasted jalapeno.  overall, sweet and ripe fruit smells followed by slight iron-like gravel note.

taste: medium + acidity, nearly high acidity, medium - tannin, flavors of smoked tomato, sour cherry, ending with a note of sweet dried/roasted pepper.  

profile: flavor is 'bursty' and drops out quickly and then hangs in a very subtle low way on the palate.  
purchased with Somm Select. honestly, it could have cellared a few more years. — 9 years ago

Alan Viader

9.0

Fresh mushroom, savory spices. On its way out but pleasant tonight. Nice wine, holding up well. Drink up! — 6 years ago

Brandon T

9.1

One of my favorites. Great way to start the night. — 6 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. — 7 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

Andrew Notarfrancesco

8.9

Almost on its way out but not bad — 8 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.1

Riojas have a distinctive aftertaste reminiscent of iodine which is characteristic of lines from Spain. This wine fights against that notoriety. It's evocative of red fruit but not overwhelming. It's balanced. And stays that way throughout the entire length of the taste. Paired with pork and Rosemary, brussels sprouts and kale salad. — 8 years ago

Anoush d'Orville

9.1

Way more vegetal than the 01 but still quite good after a decanting — 9 years ago

Richard Shin

9.7

Still way too young...needs time to integrate the tannins! — 9 years ago

Edward Chung

9.5

Beautiful, clean bubbly...nice citrus, long finish! What a way to toast the New Year!!! — 9 years ago

Richard Rynda

9.8

Wow! 14.5% full of punch... Very jammy. All berries. My kind of vino. — 11 years ago