Wish we gave this a bit of more air. But this was remarkably refined for new world Syrah. Gamey iron notes, which rich yet supple fruit, and great vanilla spice notes. I expect this will be even better in 5-10 years, but at 22 cases produced will be hard to find and harder to keep a cork in. — 6 years ago
Deep ruby color with brick rim. Well developed wine with vibrant rich aromas of fruits, wood, trufel, spices and tertiary notes: gouache color. Invisible tannins. Elegant, balanced complex wine. Château Nenin is considered one of the better wines in Pomerol. Estate belongs to Delon since 1997 (owns Château Potensac & 2nd growth Château Leoville-Las Cases). 32 ha vineyard: Merlot 78%, CabFr 21%, CabS 1%. Château Nénin is the epitome of a great Pomerol "vin de garde" (wine for laying down). Rating 4,3/5 — 7 years ago
This inky concentrated blend of cab sauv/franc is so suave, smooth straight out of bottle, which is amazing for such a a young bottle. Loved every sip, from the initial encounter 'til the wine evolved an hour after the uncorking. Reminded me of a 1990 Ch. Leoville Las Cases, a second growth Bordeaux which throws punches way above its weight class and coming from me, a truly high complement for a Napa cab blend. — 8 years ago
Scored a couple of more cases today after being on allocation. So consistent and full of do many great flavors. Can't beat this Pinot — 9 years ago
Like an older version of the 2004 I tried in April. Concentrated coffee, milk chocolate and smoky fruit, with hints of struck match minerality. Good concentration and tannic grip; could still keep. Tried blind, and guessed it was a Pauillac or Leoville Las-Cases. — 9 years ago
Named after the dom's wife 2000 cases per year from their estate vineyards sees some new oak they own 50% of all the carmenere in chile. A very rich Chardonnay with lots of complexity 14 wineries 27 winemakers 3400 employees lemon drop candy they are launching a devils collection Excellent — 10 years ago
A wine that is drinking superbly at the moment, the 2008 Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets, 1er Cru, from Domaine l'arlot has a complex nose of violets, mushrooms and forest floor. In the mouth, the wine is round and savoury. Differences respected, it gave the Leoville las Cases 2003, that we drank afterwards, a run for its money. — 6 years ago
Delon family (Las Cases, Potensac) Great Pomerol for the price. 2014 is accessible in its youth. Little bit of a modern approach, but still has some nice tannin structure. — 7 years ago
From the technical team at Leoville Las Cases. It's just starting to hit it's stride. Ripe dark chocolate blackberries, dark cherries & raspberries, strawberries, mocha coffee, rich dark wet earth, strong dark minerals, vanilla, leather, dry grass, good acidity & balance and a good finish that will only get better. Can't wait to try in another 5 years, again in 10 and God willing in 20. — 8 years ago
1995 Bordeaux tasting- La Mission, Cht Margaux, Pichon Lalande, Lafleur, Mouton, La Lagune. Not pictured- Leoville-Las-Cases, Latour, Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, and Yquem. — 10 years ago
@Jason Chang @Martin G Rivard Aiiiiight, let's see what the fuss is about. Santa and JC handing out dimes like they are free... Dam this is good shit. Drinking like its a 05 not an 89 with softer tannins and great acidity. Awesome wine. Piled up against 89 Mouton, 89 La Cons, 82 Las Cases and a few others this was my 2nd place. 98+. — 8 years ago
Made by Mr Smith I should have added this wine maker to my list of special producers. This wine reminded me of a great Las Cases from saint julien. Silky and delicious with wood fully integrated and enough acid to take this abort decade this wine was profound and reminded me of the relationship I was having with my glass the entire time the bottle was open. — 8 years ago
1995 Leoville Barton. 3rd place behind an '03 Las Cases and an '03 Poyferre in a recent St. Julien tasting. — 9 years ago
2010 Bokisch Tempranillo another Iberian charmer Las Cerezas & Liberty Oaks blackberries, cocoa, & spices ...small dose of Graciano. Great acidity, med + tannins 14.5% ABV 570 cases — 11 years ago
Andrew Lohse
Black fruit, vanilla, wood / rich, integrated, and deeply concentrated — 5 years ago