Keith Crump

9.0

2005 just across the road from Ch Palmer in Issan lots of Cabernet Sauvignon in a block of black fruits oak still on the palette, a strong wine will endeavour to keep my other bottles for a few more years either to relax or fall of a cliff — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.3

My first time trying the CH rosé champagne. Their Brut is my favorite NV champagne, so I was glad to finally get my hands on some of this. Not surprisingly, I loved it. Similar to the Brut, certainly a battle between fruit and savory yeasty notes, but more strawberry skin and rhubarb pie adding some spice to it. It’s got that streak down the middle showing the older vintage wines they add to these (which I love) adding a bit of English biscuit and caramel. — 7 years ago

Matt

9.5

Complex, rich, balanced, multifaceted. Gorgeous nose, yellow pear, meyer lemon, honeysuckle, white tea, honey, hazelnut, white rocks, lees, cream. Love the broad shape it has, almost reminiscent of CH, very lengthy. — 7 years ago

Gabriella Boros

9.0

Remarkable dry and mineral Chianti. Like no Chianti ever. Rich full bodied and complex. A very complex and right ch cherry flavor. Leather smoke. Unusual. Outstanding. With Debbie and Charles at medlar in London. 2018. 2011 vintage — 8 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.6

Drinking local. Smooth. — 8 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.4

Ch Palmer 1983. Mid-shoulder, saturated cork. Ripe purple in color, full in the mouth, hint of strawberry in the bouquet. Lovely wine, but the Leoville takes the prize! — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.2

This was absolutely delicious. Just the right amount of opulence for me. Dense and rich with a beautiful supporting acidity, fine tannins, and an impressive finish (even with my sinusitis working up). Cassis, cream, tobacco leaf, spice, somewhat smoky in the palate, and a touch of pyrazine to finish. Drinking well now, but will definitely see improvement with time.

Notes: 51% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot. 2012 had low yields for Ch Palmer. — 8 years ago

Matt

9.1

Unique expression of CH given location and vintage. This has power and ripeness to a degree, but is able to maintain its balance in acidity and dosage, never feeling top-heavy. “Les Mottelettes” 100 CH 1/2015 disgorgement 5g/l dosage — 6 years ago

Rodney Rosser

9.9

1985 star of the night - 3rd anniversary of @shagbarkrva being open- other wines were 1988 Krug -1999 y’quem Sauternes - 1984 richebourg- 2000 ch latour — 6 years ago

C R

9.2

Always an easygoing CH — 7 years ago

Matt

9.3

Wow, just gorgeous for the price. Generous, balanced, layered. Intelligent use of wood here, adds a subtle richness and intrigue. Asian pear, melon, citrus, cherry blossoms, wet chalk, hazelnut, cured meat, sea spray, brioche, cream. Noticeable autolysis character. Nice weight and concentration for entry NV, reminiscent of Ouriet, and there’s an influence from Krug that’s apparent to me. 50 PN 50 CH (1..17-08?) 11/2016 disgorgement — 7 years ago

Eric B

9.5

Love this stuff. Great vintage. Tasting st Ch. Pichon Baron. Great wine, great host and beautiful Chateau. I think we found out summer home. — 8 years ago

with Jeff

Aaron Means

9.2

Red crunchy fruits, smoke, truffle. Lively and dances on the palate. The perfect foil for the morel mushroom risotto. Kuruoshi Beef/Ch. Trotanoy Dinner @Pignetti's Restaurant, Temple, TX — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Founded in 1972 by Fred Furth, the CH Estate encompasses 280 acres of vineyards, Recently purchased by Bill Foley, proprietor of Foley Family Wines, continuing Fred Furth's traditions. Had the '13 a year ago and want to see how developing. Aromas of stone fruits and nutty spice. Flavors of ripe apple, peach and pear with underlying creamy honey tones wrapped around notes of toasty oak. Well balanced finishing with citrus zest, long and rich finish, better a year later. A favorite. — 8 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

Lovely classic Bordeaux from Margaux (Ch Malescot St Exupery) a Grand Cru from the underrated 2004 vintage, lovely balanced and at its peak. Nothing great or amazing yet a very solid and elegant Bordeaux with notes of coffee, black current, prunes, earth, tobacco, tar and dry herbs. Medium to full body, with nice well integrated tannins and fine acidity. Pleasant finish. The wine is at its peak and I would not wait much more. My score 89, drink to 2020 — 6 years ago

Richard Rosensweig

9.2

Yum! Sandy, loamy soil and old vines in the valley floor of Ch de P create opulent fruit - stewed plum to be precise. But C. St. Jean has balance as well. Traces of black licorice and herbs. Really peaking right now. Perfect with tenderloin. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Went to a tasting and they were featuring Chalk Hill, winery now owned by Bill Foley, of Foley Family Wines, who continues the traditions that Fred Furth, who founded CH in 1972. Had this ‘16 about a year ago. Rich deep straw color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and citrus notes. On the palate ripe apple, sweet melon and lemon flavors with gentle vanilla toasty oak. Well balanced on lingering finish ending with oak and mineral notes. Aged well. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Matt

9.6

These are so good after some bottle time post-disgorgement. Noticeable increase in complexity and length, open for business. Rich, vinous, powerful, classic Ouriet style of gentle oxidation balanced by pristine acid. “White Burgundy with bubbles.” Breadth and depth, golden orchard fruits, slightly baked, cherry blossom, sweet citrus, hazelnut, toffee, curd, chalk and wood spice, savory mushrooms, damp chalk, jasmine, kiss of honey. Grippy, lengthy, zippy, all the best things at once. 70 PN 30 CH, 52 months on lees, 11/2015 disgorgement. — 8 years ago

Aaron Means

9.5

The quintessential champagne. Drinking it for dessert. Delivers the goods every time. If you don't like this, we can't be friends. Kuruoshi Beef/Ch. Trotanoy Dinner @Pignetti's Restaurant, Temple, TX — 8 years ago

Craig Williams

9.3

Citrus honeyed aromas covey a depth that is realized upon tasting the wine. The late, wet harvest brought about conditions favorable for Botrytis but AT exercised great care sorting the fruit before fermentation. The result is a lovely, youthful CH with compelling length often found in similar CH vintages in Burgundy.
— 8 years ago

with Gavin and Maureen