Ming L

9.3

The nose shows plush and rich profile with waves of blackberry compote, plum, cassis, mocha and cedar. Yet the palate is surprisingly restrained and composed. The modest 13.5% abv lends balance, allowing floral nuances and graphite minerality to emerge beneath the polished richness.

Often considered the least prestige of the 2nd growths, in a great vintage like 2016 Lascombes still delivers. A long life ahead. — 18 days ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Double decant and pour(lots of fine sediment). A striking still dark purplish garnet color with bricking. On the nose: Alluring perfumed notes of red/blue fruit, smoked meat, tobacco, vanilla, eucalyptus, wet forest floor, cloves. Taste: silky, old school restraint, elegant wine with some red fruit, leather, earth, dried herbs, tobacco, and a medium spiced smokey wood finish. Did not wow, but still a pleasure to drink at 38 years. — a month ago

with Brenda

Robert Weber

8.9

Entering maturity. Subtle tertiary notes. — 13 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Post dinner party notes. This was really good but paled side by side with the 2015 Mondavi Oakville, which surprised me. Reserved but deep. Soft and mouthcoating. — a month ago

Rick Phillips

9.5

Decanted for 2 hours. Lots of Bold flavors of cherry and plums. Smooth with hint of a floral finish. Should last many years and continue to age beautifully in the bottle. — 2 months ago

with Letha and

Conrad Green

9.4

Very pure. Lifted cherry and plum. Complex and delicious — a month ago

with Walker and David

Shuhui Ng

9.3

Blackcurrant, clay, liquorice, cigar, leather, tobacco. Medium bodied, acidic, well integrated tannins. Elegant, understated wine with brilliant structure. 22 years…. What a wait 🔴⚪️ — 6 days ago

Sid Dhar

9.8

What a fantastic vintage! Casis, oyester and tobacco, go get it! — 20 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

A pair of 16’s off of Buccan’s list in PB. Way too young but started to develop slowly with air. I enjoyed both but leaned more to the Beausejour Duffau. — 25 days ago

Rick Phillips

9.7

Decanted and aerated multiple times for 3 hours. Lush fruit, licorice and new leather. Strong finish, this 26 year old wine has many years left. — a month ago

with Letha

Conrad Green

9.6

So clean and delicious. Spectacular clarity and poise. Dark plum fruit with cherry and floral notes. Sophisticated — a month ago

with Walker and David

Conrad Green

9.5

Great clarity and texture. Deep and impressive. Fully resolved but still powerful. Very good — a month ago

with Walker and David

Conrad Green

9.7

The purity is great. Lovely clarified fruit. Glossy and perfectly balanced. Wonderful stuff. — a month ago

with Walker and David

Ericsson

9.4

This Bordeaux is drinking very well. Cheers. — 2 months ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Outstanding Saturn from Château d’ Yquem  — 4 days ago

Pooneet K

9.4

In perfect condition and drinking much more youthful than nearly 40 years!! Paired with grilled chicken thighs which went very well given the tannin structure has mostly receded. Acid still very much keeping things together and in check. Nice balance - still some good fruit, great earth, long finish. Hard to argue! — a month ago

Guy Acheson

9.2

Light. Mature fruit. Mild tannins. — 25 days ago

Paul K

9.4

94 after 3 hours — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Gorgeous texture and character. Dark plum and leather. Notes of stone and herb and iodine. Great length. Superb — a month ago

with Walker and David

Jeroen Koenen

9.7

VCC made a rich, dense, dark and tannic wine this year. — a month ago