God dammit that's good. Fruit forward, pulled back spice. French oak. 92pts. Direct $42.00 — 9 years ago
First of two magnums, ex chateau... for €31. This is a cru bourgeois, which I respect more after having visited and learned more about the classifications. I'm usually worried about older wines collapsing that I don't often decant, although I find myself saying "I'm surprised how it opened up after an hour" enough that I might reconsider. This was one of those. Perhaps the most interesting thing about this wine was how the fruit hits you on the finish instead of at the beginning. Nice, mature, restrained left bank Bordeaux. Impossible to beat for the price. — 9 years ago
Leathery, chewy, spicy and satisfying. — 10 years ago
Ex Chateau Release...absolutely stunning. This 2005 is starting to shed its baby fat and is truly a majestic wine. Drinking beautifully today but will continue to age for years to come. 98pts — 9 years ago
Spiced blueberries, light, Rhone-ish — 9 years ago
Nice berry notes in bouquet; smooth with pleasant finish; more on fruit side for Pinot — 10 years ago
Heavy flavors, yet playful and poetic — 11 years ago
Smooth and amazing. — 11 years ago
Very smooth — 11 years ago
Really enjoyed it. — 9 years ago
Yum!!!!!! Great Chardonnay tropical fruits (really taste that banana) with creamy finish. — 9 years ago
Drank this a few nights ago, very interesting. Good acidity, aroma and flavors. Thanks Alessandro! — 10 years ago
2007 vintage - made by John Duval (ex-grange) - a real cracker with cherry, spice and lovely tannins - seamless with lingering finish — 11 years ago
Drinks smooth, great with fried seafood — 11 years ago
ryan
Just terrific — 8 years ago