John Bratincevic

9.2

Dense cassis, smooth tannins — lovely. 92. — 11 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Not so much a second wine, but something different, produced from specific parcels, and aged with less oak influence. Very good indeed. — 3 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Black currant flavor. Roasted. Gentle acidity. Tannic. Need to wait for years. 2013 @8800, Academy D, 240128 — 8 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2017 vintage. Excellent, grippy, value Margaux. 8.8.24. — a month ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Excellent Bordeaux but I felt that something was off although I couldn’t put my finger on it. — 3 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.6

Beautiful pure nose. Lacking mid palate deepness at this stage but overall a very nice and well balanced wine. Tannins are well integrated. Closes a bit harsh but this will surely improve with time. — 5 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. Like many 2016s, it is closing down a bit, but this will be great in 5 years. — 3 months ago

Paul K

9.3

In our happy place and loving this while playing cribbage. — 3 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Nice everyday Bordeaux Blanc. Lemongrass and key lime. — 5 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The follow up to the 03 Brane-Cantenac. So good but still youthful now as I mentioned this 97 still is in @Paul T- Huntington Beach recent post of his 2013.

The tannins are round, softened but still meaty & somewhat tarry.

The nose is still brooding. Ripe lush, ruby, fruits of, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked to poached strawberries. Dark, rich, sweet forest floor, mix of Indian & Asian spice with palate piercing heat, notes of Cognac, steeped tea, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, black licorice, tarry notes, day crushed rocks, limestone minerals, grey volcanic minerals, light tobacco with ash, used leather, sandalwood, bright, fresh; dark, red, blue florals with violets.

The palate is ripe, lush, juicy & floral fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, baked to poached strawberries, raspberry highlights & pomegranate. Dark, rich, sweet forest floor, mix of Indian & Asian spice, notes of Cognac, steeped tea, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, black licorice, tarry notes, day crushed rocks, limestone minerals, grey volcanic minerals/ash, moist, grey clay, light tobacco with ash, used leather, sandalwood, bright, fresh; dark, red, blue florals with violets, insane, waterfall acidity, woven, layered, structured, nicely tensioned with great length and a incredibly balanced, well polished finish that goes on for two to three minutes.

If you are 15-20 years plus patient w/ these bottling’s, they are one of the very best values in Napa Valley. — 8 months ago