Jay Kline

9.4

It was Father’s Day and I had decided on grilled rack of lamb for dinner so I selected this bottle of 2011 Chateau Musar rouge from our cellar. According to Musar’s records, the 2011 vintage was one of the most challenging since the early 1990’s. It was ultimately a late-maturing vintage with harvest taking place on October 13th, the latest since the 1983 vintage!

I decanted this bottle about eight hours prior to dinner. It should be noted that immediately upon opening, the bouquet was strikingly gorgeous with powerful aromatics that were obvious from several feet away and this trait carried through until dinner time.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep garnet color. Slightly turbid with a near opaque core. On the nose, black plums, blackberries, cassis, tobacco, organic earth, exotic spices, leather, spiced meat, and pomegranate. I detect a touch of VA as well. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the nose with an added bit of red rope licorice. Lovely, long, savory…amazing. This was a brilliant compliment to the lamb (which was served with beets and goat cheese and fattoush) and everything I wanted in a Musar tonight. Drinking well now with a hefty decant and I expect well cellared examples to drink well past 2035. — 2 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.2

High-altitude Catalan Pinot — 4 years ago

with Camille

Jill Ziegler

8.9

Nice everyday white. Beautiful bottle. — 4 years ago

Marcos Strecker

9.2

Comprei na Winepro, jantar com Vitor — 5 years ago

Derek Shanahan

8.9

Need air but nice with tapas! — 6 years ago

David Schwartz

9.0

Sauv Blanc - High acid - pairs well with fatty veggie (asparagus ) or seafood (shrimp with quail egg). Cleans the palate afterwards. — 6 years ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Cata en Clos l'Obac — 6 years ago

David

9.1

Very interested Chardonnay, instant strong earthy and citrus flavours. Slowly mellows with a clean aftertaste. Just leaves a refreshing citrus twang in the cheeks. Definitely a favourite. Corte €7.60 Comparison: Veiga Naum, so much drier, Veiga lighter and fruitier, Raimat Chardonnay more intense and better long drink — 2 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

A solid case buy on most vintages, can't really go wrong here. 🤯 NV(2018) Pinot Noir Crémant; please see my prior notes. — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Prior notes apply; fruit is lightly fading, but this is still an elegant and sophisticated lady.

Nose has strawberry, roses, cut tangerine, juiced Clementine and dry earth.
Palate is strawberry-tangerine (light), wet minerals, so much finesse, yet light in the mouth, just stunning.

Our final bottle of the vintage. — 4 years ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Visita Castell d'Encus — 5 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

Just can't get enough of this bottle, best QPR in Champagne, for my palate!

Prior notes apply; Nose is toasty brioche and a minerally quince jam. Ultra clean, creamy palate reflecting the same notes.

I love this wine! Thank you @Lyle Fass — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.7

Visita Celler Costers del Siurana, Clos de l'Obac, Gratallops (Tarragona). 100,00
Garnatxa 80%, CS 10%, Syrah 10%.
13.04.19 — 6 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.0

The Txakoli that put Txakoli on the map! Tart pomegranate and grapefruit. Effervescence and salinity that feel like sea spray. A little less nuanced than prior vintages. Perfect with salmon bowls. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of 96% Sauv Blanc with 4% Sauv Gris adding an interesting dynamic to the wine & distinctive aromas (prior to ‘18 vintage some Semillon added). Pale lemon color, citrus, tropical & floral aromas. On the palate peach, melon, herb & earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a long finish ending rich with wet stone character. Good value! A Fav!! Very consistent! — 3 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

A vintage of Lynch Bages that I have had many times over the last few years. This btl came from an owc that was in perfect shape & drinking well at 46 yrs. Consistent with my many prior notes. — 4 years ago

Charles Mires

9.3

Outstanding. Aging and filling out nicely. — 5 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Dinner with friends and extended family, notes possibly...

Prior notes still apply! — 6 years ago

Martinez

8.9

Blend of Garnatxa blanca (60%), chenin (25%) and Sauvignon Blanc (15%). Fragrant, nutty, oaky, subtly floral (chamomile?) nose, crisp on the palate, intense, somewhat sour pink grapefruit finish — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.1

Visita Celler Costers del Siurana, Clos de l'Obac, Gratallops (Tarragona). 65,00
Garnatxa 35%, CS 35%, Merlot 10%, Syrah 10%, Carinyena 10%.
13.04.19 — 6 years ago