Michael Giffin

9.6

Amazing ! — 4 years ago

with John

Aravind A

9.2

Decanted, notes from 1 hr open. On the nose: soft cocoa, game, wild strawberry, soft baking spice...very Morey. On the palate: lovely acidity, cocoa, sweet plum, excellent density. Juiciness builds, and turns into white pepper, sweet strawberry, and then very finely grained tannin on the gripping finish. — 5 years ago

Dan R

9.0

Quite plump, soft and sweet, with a nice balance of sweet, black fruit and savory, earthy elements. Pretty viscous and very open knit, I was surprised to see 13% on the label and not 15. Quite tasty and very, very easy to drink. Seems like it’s at peak, without the structure for cellaring. — 6 years ago

Jack Kr

8.9

Light bodied, soft tannins, interesting mix of strawberry, raspberry and good amounts of spice and pepper. Nice wine. — 7 years ago

Doug Antkowiak

9.0

Stone fruit. Dry. Pear and cassis. Maybe plum. Who knows? — 7 years ago

with Brittany

Philippe Dupuis

8.9

Nose all buttery and exotic, also showing a slight evolution. Mouth follows in texture and volume with medium + lenght. Julien Pilon’s wines are always show stoppers. — 8 years ago

with Phil

Maciej Kurka

8.9

Less floral than Condrieu. More mineral but less perfumed. Flat. Hints of grilled peaches. Buy Condrieu instead — 9 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.0

Just too young obviously,an experiment since we had an 08 Bordeaux yesterday.
Spectator 92,
Other reviews,
Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 94
Another bargain alert! At this price level, perhaps the most subtle and elegant of all wines tasted. Not as expressive as Ormes de Pez, but top marks for delicate refinement and indeed a noticeably floral aromatic profile that accentuates the palate. As wine consultant Kevin Gagnon noted at a tasting: ‘Finesse and great length.' Do not hesitate. Drink now-2035.

Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 93
One of the many estates on the Pez plateau in Saint-Estèphe, this property is at the top of its game. Owned by the same proprietors as Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, the wine has structure, big tannins as well as dense black fruits. Drink from 2024.

Wine Tasting Notes
The vintage is dense in color, retaining a purplish-blue hint typical of wines that are slow to develop. The slightly toasty nose has plenty of red- and black- berry fruit and a hint of jamminess mingled with aromas of spice and tobacco. The nose is what you would expect of a wine made from very ripe grapes. It is already deliciously complex. The palate is entirely consistent with the nose. The attack is still firm at this stage but developing in a manner that instantly suggests an opulent wine. Good, well-rounded substance lingers elegantly on the palate, with silky tannins and not a trace of harshness. This is truly an exceptional wine: thoroughbred, elegant and rich. — 5 years ago

Tom Garland

9.5

K&L Wine Merchants annual Fete du Bordeaux dinner with:
1) Jean Charles Cazes (Lynch Bages)
2) Damien Barton (Leoville/Langoa)
3) Mariello Cazuax(winemaker La Conseillante)..sat next to her for dinner.

Dinner wines:
2018 Blanc de Lynch Bages
2015 La Conseillante
2006 Lynch Bages
2009 Langoa Barton
2009 Lynch Bages
2005 Leoville Barton
2010 La Conseillante

Pre-dinner tasting:
2017 La Conseillante
2017 Ormes de Pez.
2017 Langoa Barton
2017 Lynch Bages
2017 Leoville Barton
2016 Mauvesin-Barton — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Tina Shapiro

10

Excellent recommendation — 7 years ago

Stav

9.3

Incredible wine - easy drinking — 8 years ago

Marc Miller

9.1

Soft and pleasant, great value. — 9 years ago

Nate Miles

8.9

Expressive and curious. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The better steak wine over the 2009 Ormes de Pez but, not the more beautiful, elegant wine.

The 2010 Rioja marries the Wagyu Ribcap while showing its Ranchero characteristics.

The palate shows tumble-weed, tannin fruits that are; brambly, ripe, slightly candied; blackberriesblack raspberries, dry, dark cherries with skin, ruby, black plums, very w/ ripe strawberries. Tumbleweed, straw, dark spice, tough leather, clove, sage, dry clay & top soil, crushed rocks, black pepper, dark, berry cola, mint, oak barrel powder, used charcoal with candied florals that are fresh & withering; dark, red, purple & blue. The acidity is top flight. The long finish is well balanced fruit & earth, persisting nicely falling onto earth & dark spices.

Photos of; Margues de Murrieta & vines, large oak vats and their wine shop.

1/15/21 — 5 years ago

Yann Vin Le Breton

8.9

Gold. White peach, ananas, honey...very rich. Very round and fruity, exotic with a very nice refine finish. Powerful, aromatic. sensual and refined. — 6 years ago

Tim Hinck

9.4

If Loire can franc was blended with bourbon. Unlike anything I’ve ever had. — 6 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.1

Grilled pineapple. Rich and unctuous, cleans up with good acid. Beautifully balanced. — 7 years ago

Keith Smoly

9.5

Enjoyed this bottle over the last two evenings. Fruity and light on the pallet, another gem from France — 7 years ago

Samantha Cave

9.6

June 2018 wine tasting in Idahome ♥️ — 8 years ago

Michael Weiss

9.2

Always a crowd favorite. — 9 years ago