Paul Ashley

9.6

A class act. Cherry and plum. A wine with real intensity and class and only a year in French oak. Terrific — 7 years ago

Aaron Means

9.2

Always world class! — 8 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.4

In a line up with GC burgundy, blinded. Had everyone fooled. Volcanic shallow soil and young vines. Meticulous berry sorting.
Shows Oregon can produce wines of world class potential. Still a baby. Cooler vintage less critically acclaimed, but probably more aligned with burgundy lover preferences. — 9 years ago

Peter 0'Neill

9.2

I was concerned that this was too young and indeed it's absolutely best days are ahead of it but with plenty of air and a good decant it opened up very nicely and showed its class. — 9 years ago

Katie Becker-Balesky

9.0

High class right bank, great vintage — 10 years ago

with Dann

Andrew Benn

9.3

1995
Drink 'me if you got 'em
Still brings the class Bordeaux elements he strives for — 10 years ago

Kurt Foeller

9.0

One of the richest ultra-premium charts in MR. I prefer Leeuwin Art Series and several others before this, but this is world class wine. — 11 years ago

with Sarah

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9.0

One of the standouts of the vintage, the 2015 Sociando Mallet is all finesse. Light on its feet, gracious and super-expressive, the 2015 speaks to class above all else. The flavors are bright and beautifully lifted in this polished, sophisticated Haut-Médoc. Although a touch light, the 2015 is very pretty. The blend is 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Super fun wine to get us ready for the Bordeaux Masters Class this afternoon.

Medium garnet core with bricking in the edges. Layered nose with some definite bret, not off putting at all. Notes of barnyard, leather and dried red cherries. Well integrated and balanced. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. Very rustic on the palate with some dried red cherries, forest floor and cedar. Long finish. Enough finesse to go another year or two but why wait, drinking well right now. Drink till 2019. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Ryan Sones

10

Did a 20 year vertical. It was a moment of zen. Did it with friends, even better... And had a really cool som walk us through every year. World class. Thanks CD — 9 years ago

Doctor No

9.3

Really good juice, and I've never been disappointed with DP, even in 2011. The 2012 tonight was elegant and pretty. I'm an AFWE taster perhaps, but I love this more than so many overblown high-pointers. All class. — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.7

1973 vintage. In magnum. Medium gold. Fresh still. Bruised red apple fruit profile. Huge complexity. Almond paste. Floral development - violets and rose petals. Xmas pudding richness. A world class champagne for the ages. — 10 years ago

Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

10

1994: a favorite (unheralded) vintage, so much class, so much funk — 11 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

An old favorite. Class Sangio goodness that delivers every time. The ‘97 is fully mature but maintains some youthful vibrancy. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Third wine in flight four for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with wines from Saint Julien and Pauillac.

Deep ruby core. Nose was coated with sweet spices, and dark fruits. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10). Medium plus bodied and mute. Dark and rustic, a touch savory, and earthy. Dry and mouth watering with a long finish. Drink till 2035. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Nico J. Snyman

9.8

Pure expression of old Hermitage, old leather & dried purple flowers, there's still such an intensity of fruit to this though, it's definitely a world class wine... — 9 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Class of the tasting! So rich and elegant. — 9 years ago

Paul Luce

9.5

Pure, Blackberry & black cherry. Absolutely gorgeous. A master class in preparation to drink, Dr Cassetta has skillz — 10 years ago

Evan Malik

9.0

Drinking above its weight class, quite elegant and still youthful — 10 years ago

Will Harahan

9.3

Contrary to other wines, D'yquem is in a class of it's own in terms of Sauternes. There is rarely, if ever, a bad year, although some years, like the 2001, stand out more than others. The disparity in quality from a GREAT d'yquem to a mediocre one & so on isn't as drastic as one might imagine. While the older vintages seem to age VERY well, it isn't as discernible from a recent vintage as other wines. Sauternes, in general are consistent, & none more than d'yquem. — 11 years ago