Michael Mallon

9.0

This was a winner. Black cherries and red fruit shine forth once the tannins have had a chance to mellow out. Chocolate, herbs and earth throughout. Well structured. — 8 years ago

Justin B

8.9

Fruit but not too much of a bite. Tasty. — 8 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.5

Absolutely glorious Pinot Noir. Scorched earth mushrooms. Yummy. The toasted heads of the oak still noticeable 23 years later. An amazing effort most people will never get a chance to taste. — 9 years ago

John T

9.6

If you ever get a chance buy this bottle if less than $25 — 9 years ago

Nick Wolfe

8.9

This is the 2007. Lovely vanilla on then nose along with red and black fruits, cedar, and nutmeg. Palate is rich with a lovely velvetyness after its had a chance to breathe for a bit. There's a touch of licorice and plum on the palate too. Pleasant medium finish. — 9 years ago

Brendan Leary

9.6

This was great, an offering from Jeremy Nickel, great fruit, enough tannin and the % did not overwhelm, given a chance I will buy more — 10 years ago

Jim Wood

9.5

Light body, very notable fruits without the residual sugar. — 10 years ago

Aloke Mukherjee

9.3

Very nice. Highly recommend this one. — 8 years ago

James Matthews

8.9

Better than I expected! Currants! — 8 years ago

David Langstaff

9.2

Plummy and full. Fruit balanced well by tannic structure. Better after a few hours open when tannins had a chance to recede. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.5

Wow: a fantastic beer. Never seen the Grand Cru version of Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien, but it's awesome. Can't quite describe it, but it's a terrific balance across carbonation, sourness, and flavor. Yes, I realize this is a horrible tasting note, so let me put it this way: if you have a chance to drink this, don't think about it, just order it! — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Kapyrick Wine

10

Delicious...Super,..SuperTuscan! Soft plum, white pepper, cedar bouquet. Rich, smooth deep black currant, tar. Slight talcy finish. Full bodied and pleasant long finish. — 9 years ago

Mark Little

9.6

Lucky to have a chance to meet and work with Philipe and Cherie Melka and Sylvie the other day. Enjoyed this wine with hangar steak and onions, mushrooms, and broccoli with garlic. Now the wine. Nose has cocoa, black cherry, tobacco, and hints of orange rind and green bell pepper. The palate confirms the nose with a cherry and dark spice. Green tannins support the fruit without being offensive. Actually, a comfort from some of the fruit bombs in Napa Valley. Most enjoyable with a long finish of dark spice, chocolate, and a hint of green pepper. #melkawines — 10 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.2

Took a chance at this 3 liter buying it never tasted at auction. Shared with my Sunday night crew and it was perfectly aged and went down so easy. Gone in an hour. — 8 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.5

Terrific! Gobs of fruit and layers of pure joy. Sorry they don't make it anymore. — 8 years ago

Mike Huck

9.5

Had a chance to try this 1964 vintage, was velvet on the palate. Now I just need to try the four other first growths to compare... — 9 years ago

Hillay

9.8

Loved learning about the role hummingbirds play in the development of this wine's grapes. — 9 years ago

Steve Van Dyke

9.7

2005 Second Chance did not disappoint. — 9 years ago

Derek Cohen

Wine sales, The Wine Shoppe at Green Hills

10

Nuff said. I was honored just to get the chance to open it for a patron. Didn't expect to get to taste it but we really connected and she shared. Probably could sit for another 10 years...in the decanter! Just wow. #firstgrowthbordeaux #pauillac#auction #agedbordeaux — 9 years ago

Tim ORourke

9.6

OK, how many times do you get a chance to drink a 44 year old first growth? One of my fav all time Bordeaux producers. This wine still has it's substance...the cork came out clean too. It's leather, barnyard, cigar and smooth. What a colorful wine. Wow! — 10 years ago