Eric B

9.5

The 2016 is wonderful. Buy it! Drink it! Enjoy life! — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Jack & Arden put together a wonderful evening of delicious food and great wines, and a few of us attendees contributed some bottles to enjoy as well. Great night!

Served blind. I actually thought this was older than the previous wine (it wasn’t) and that this could be older Napa. Color wise, there was more translucence and bricking. Bing cherry, bay leaf, and herbal notes. Saddle leather, pipe tobacco, black cherry on the palate. A favorite producer of mine. Thanks for bringing @Jack Thompson — 8 years ago

with Arden, Jack and 3 others

romo

9.3

Maybe i COULD enjoy old bdx as I get older. — 8 years ago

Amanda Thomas

9.6

One of my favorite spirits of all time. Extremely herbaceous with rosemary, other herbs, and (I swear) fresh mountain air — 8 years ago

with Tim

MMM

9.0

Lcbo May 2017 12.35$. We all enjoyed it very much. Definite rebuy. Did not enjoy 2016. No rebuy 2016. Lcbo Jan 2019 13.55$ vint 2017 — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.3

This was such a treat to enjoy. Excellent representation of the vintage and region. Lovely left bank style with very restrained mid-dark fruits, cassis, clove. — 10 years ago

with Weston

Jimmy Cannizzaro

9.1

Really enjoy this wine. One of my favorites. — 10 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.0

It was good but it was eclipsed by the Brunellos. Discussed over dinner how we really enjoy younger Tiggys but nice nonetheless. — 11 years ago

with Ilida, Jorge and 1 other

Lindsey Arata

10

Favorite rum, perfect in a dark and stormy (ice, rum, ginger beer and dash of lime if you like) — 11 years ago

Sarah C

9.5

Negroni Week continues! #negroniweek — 11 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.1

Less complex than Carpano Antica. This vermouth chinato has loads of dry orange peal, dark molasses and a hint of tamari. It is quite tasty. — 12 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

Heavy tannins at 9 years but also significant fruit purity and depth. An astonishingly well made wine. Enjoy now or reward yourself with patience. 5 years will ratchet this up approachability wise two fold. — 8 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.3

Tonight I have the pleasure of tasting the 2012 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

The nose has beautiful aromas of black currant, black cherry, blackberry, rose's, mushroom, pencil shavings, herbs, eucalyptus and mocha.

A very expressive palate of black currant, blackberry, black cherry, cassis, black pepper and green bell pepper.

This wine is full bodied with a silky smooth mouth feel, medium + acidity and medium + mouth coating tannins that extend out to a long clean dark fruit finish. A captivating wine to say the least and just another example of a left bank Bordeaux done right from Château Montrose. Enjoy your weekend and may your December be very eventful. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.3

Super silky tannins and with that ripeness that surely was meant to appeal to many palates including my own several years ago.

This is a solid and very good wine in no immediate danger of falling off the cliff.

However as with many of the high octane Napa cult CS that I started to stock up on 15+ years ago I’ve realized that I’m often lacking a bit of “personality” over time and would suggest to pop the corks and enjoy this over the next 1-2 years. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine. — 9 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

I really enjoy this as a nice pop and pour. So much chocolate and cherry. — 11 years ago

with Ilida

Frank Kuo

9.2

Fresh nose of cranberry. Taste of pleasant sweetness. Round and long after taste of honey. Juicy with a touch of spice. I really enjoy it. — 11 years ago

Daniel

9.5

I really enjoy this wine...a little heavy fuller bodied, but a very nice red. Great with steaks and burgers.
— 11 years ago

Bridgit Griessel

10

One of the most epic wines I could ever wish to enjoy :-) — 11 years ago

Allie Quady

9.4

Rarely can I enjoy a wine as much without food as with food. And I'm not a natural fan of Italian wines so this is a rare surprise. Very well balanced and restrained for an Italian red. Delicious with our roast chicken tonight. Tannins are not to heavy, balanced with earthiness. A great wine to drink long into the evening. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 8 years ago

James Forsyth

9.4

Sushi and Champagne is one of my favorite combinations. Indeed, almost all celebrations that @Cara Zimmerman and I enjoy together will include this duo. This was somewhat of a step up from our norm as Sushi Zo is a world apart from our usual delivery order of tuna and salmon rolls (with free edamame). Likewise this 1975 DP was rather more elevated than our weekly fizz.

Dark golden color with rich, brioche and mature elements. A touch too advanced but enormously attractive and retaining terrific purity and energy. Sushi and Champagne has rarely been such a treat. — 9 years ago

with Cara and Daniel

Michael McGuire

9.5

Amazing wine. Great nose, velvety mouthfeel, big structure with a beautiful finish. Best you can get for the price. Enjoy! — 9 years ago

Eric Nesto

9.3

My favorite gin to accompany tonic. Without a doubt more effervescent than hendrick's, but would recommend their dry gin for a gin martini. Very floral and delicious, little bit of spice. — 10 years ago

Wine Weirdos

9.3

A gateway "bourbon" for me and one we always keep handy at WineWeirdos HQ — 10 years ago

Erik Ackerman

9.2

Magnum format from 2001. Was the right time to enjoy it. — 11 years ago

with Mandi

Drew King

9.5

Had the 2012 (can only find the 2012 magnum on Wally's Wine and Spirits Website, and well worth it as it's above and beyond the '13) on our honeymoon in Kauai at the St Regis Kauai Grill. Wonderful wine that barely needs need to breathe and can be pretty much paired with anything. — 11 years ago

Sean m Roberts

9.5

Beautiful wine. Just finished dinner, a great find at a local winery in Ventura. I have had the privilege to visit this town and enjoy some similar local vineyards. — 11 years ago

Vinod Peris

9.5

My perfect IPA. Hints of Honeydew melon with bursting hop aromas. I just managed to drink this before the due date :-) — 11 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.4

Quintessential 19 year old Bordeaux, with barn yard bouquet mixed with wet leather on the front palette. Very long finish. Enjoy this wine and vintage on its own! — 12 years ago