Xiyu Hu

9.4

Oak, black currant, well balanced. — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Flight 4 , wine 2. This was quite a difficult wine to read at first , again quite closed , mineral and tobacco edged . Dark fruits. On the palate rounder than expected , good richness and balance , dark cherry , blackberry fruit . Good rounded tannin and ok length . Quite obviously Bordeaux in the context of this tasting , though I had this as the Lynch Bages 1982 when it was actually the Brane Cantenac 1986 …..I give up ! 90

This was an interesting , though challenging tasting , all served blind in flights of 2 wines , 3 flights of 1 Napa and 1 Bordeaux and 1 of 2 Bordeaux; served in a random sequence . The fact that at least a couple of wines were not pristine didn’t help , though if you will taste 8 , 40 year old wines that is probably par for the course . I found it relatively easy to spot whether what was in the glass was Napa or Bordeaux but didn’t actually get a single wine completely correct ! Probably overall the winner of the tasting was Napa (won the 3 rounds 2-1) as they had more suave polished , rounded personalities. Many put the wines the wrong way round , imagining that Napa was Bordeaux etc. The 1982s in general showed poorly too much funk and brett on the Lynch and Talbot but the Duhart showed surprisingly well . The 86s both showed pretty well and equalled the Dominus (even though I didn’t think we had a pristine bottle) . The Montelena was enjoyable , though was the first to oxidise whilst the Inglenook was the biggest positive surprise , still drinking surprisingly well at 47 . — 2 months ago

Adam Baker

9.2

Really good steak pairing. A little past its prime but lots of fresh fruit flavor. Finish is short but due to age. Drank with Kevin and Josh M and their boys with grilled steak, potatoes, and oven broccoli. — 4 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.0

Very enjoyable left bank bottling for $35 on the shelf, if not pretty closed. Decanted for 2+ hours and was just starting to reveal itself, still somewhat shy after 4+. Blackberry, stewed mulberry, earth, coffee grounds, garden, and spice. Not overly ripe or concentrated with a subtle bitter balance. Curious to see what day 2 is like. Good value candidate for cellaring though I wouldn’t hate a bit more acidity. — 4 months ago

Costas Constantinides

9.2

2014 Vintage. This tastes like a dream. Wow. — 5 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Excellent option - real velvet taste and mouth feel. Good for every day — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2017 vintage. Excellent, grippy, value Margaux. 8.8.24. — 9 months ago

Clive McNish

9.0

Very solid, enjoyable Margaux blend. — 5 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

A very fresh and youthful style than other #margaux #grandcruclassé I was surprised by its acidity and minimal oxidative qualities. — 8 years ago

Pierre Gravel

9.4

fruits rouge tannins soyeux , avec finale longue. Vraiment bon. — 11 years ago

Paul K

9.2

Day 2 after having a small glass day 1 and thinking really needs time. Family over and drank after two easy Napa cabs. Rhubarb, strawberries, cherry, tobacco, flint earth, chocolate dusted raisins, and moist earth. Others reacted negatively to this on first taste but came around after half a glass. I loved this from go today. Really different style. Guessing it will be a great 25 year wine. — 2 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Lacking finesse on the closing but overall a very nice wine — 3 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.8

Perfect Margaux perfectly aged. Black fruit followed by tar, earth, and leather. — 4 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.1

Somewhat simple compared to my hopeful expectations. — 4 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

12% ABV wowzers. Wish you guys were here!!! — 4 months ago

with Stanley, Mike and 1 other

Mark Osmers

9.1

A beautiful Bordeaux blend from the Margaux Appalachian. Flowing with flavor of black cherry and anise. This wine has a distinct presence.
!Bravo! — 5 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2022 vintage. Dark red, much deeper colour than usual for this estate. Marie-Laure Lurton seems to have gone for a bit more extraction in this exceptional vintage. More powerful than usual, with a fresh black fruit personality,embedded in a tight, ripe tannic structure. Serious length too. Decanting recommended,as it showed better the next day. Ab. 14%. — 7 months ago

Friday Hill

10

This wine fucks. — 4 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

Quite elegant, lifted and fresh. Classic secondary aromas and flavors with loads of acidity. — 7 years ago

Marca Clark

9.3

Christmas gift, drank with ham and scalloped potatoes. — 9 years ago

Rufus King

9.4

Very acceptable Margaux with medium tannin and acidity (Star) — 2 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.1

No specific notes but a rather excellent Margaux in a fine register. — 4 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Ruud Verhagen

8.9

correct second…. — 3 months ago

Randy Fillingim

9.0

Not one of the best Bordeaux that I have drank but quite decent. 20 years old and still holding its own. for the price point back in 2008 it delivered.  — 4 months ago

Christian Schumann

9.6

Eine Wuuuuucht. Voll ausgewogenes Buckett, Noten von roten und dunklen Beeren, leicht Pfeffer. — 4 months ago

Barbara Rez

8.9

I found this wine balanced. I had it with surf and turf, and it was a good pairing — 5 months ago

Lars Miller

9.2

Lovely rich nose of ripe red fruits. Surprisingly tart on the palate; very complex and rich. Quite a nice wine! — 6 months ago

Pooneet K

9.3

First time trying this. Opened 8 hours before and decanted for 4, which I’d suggest at this stage. I don’t think I would have guessed Bordeaux blind, probably would have gone something from Piedmont. Not actually giving a ton on the nose, but quite nice and deep plum / purple fruited / leathery on the palate. Hauntingly balanced finish that goes on and on. Very nice. — 9 months ago

Navin Budhwani

9.2

Aerated and decanted for 2 hours. Drinking so nicely. Beautiful finish — 5 years ago

Peter Ricci

8.9

I thought it was okay for the price point. I.E. over rated. It was a bigger wine for what I expected and not as complex as desired. — 9 years ago