Matt Sullivan

9.8

Almost perfect - leather and earth at the front, strong blackberry and blueberry in the middle, long finish that isn't too tannic — 9 years ago

with Kathryn

Nate Golomb

9.0

Lots of dark fruits up front, strong body with some oak. Lighter finish than expected, but enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Paul Carelli

9.3

Blind tasted with 13 other bold reds. This tied for my wine of the night along with Daou cab 2010. Runner up was Seghesio Sonoma Zin 2013 (92 pts) — 10 years ago

Darrell K.

9.3

Big dark fruit up front, mixed berries and cherry notes, with a smooth silky finish. Decanted for two hours. — 10 years ago

Judi Walton

9.0

Bell peppers up front, not as full bodied as others. Very nice. — 10 years ago

Brandon Ruddell

8.9

Cherry and blackberry hints up front, soft tannins in the finish — 12 years ago

Dan Pugh

9.3

Very nice! Still young but drinking very well already. Sweet, fruity, and floral on the front of the tongue, but rich and complex at the finish. Notes of earth and spice, and a hint of tannin. Will drink well later too. Great! — 13 years ago

Rich Mueller

8.9

It's pretty solid and certainly a big juicy flavor up front. For the price it's excellent but the only downside is the fact that it's gets just a little chalky at the end. I'm nitpicking... — 9 years ago

Chris Thomas

8.9

Very earthy in color and taste. With 30 minutes of decanting, cherry fruits hits the front of the tongue and then the wine finishes with black licorice. Tannins are very soft but still provide nice texture. — 10 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Blind Tasting MOT=90
Color: Solid Red
Nose: Earthy and cherries
Palate: Very sweet for some reason, and a little thin for my liking, initially there was something in the front of my mouth that was off putting (was an 86). As the night progressed that front of the palate feeling went away and came through with cherries and cassis.
Opinion: As I found out this needed more time open — 10 years ago

with India and Sean

Eric Mahollitz

9.0

Lighter color. Mild nose and gentle front of the mouth experience. Blackberries. Cherry. Plum. Then down with a warm, port-ish finale. — 10 years ago

with Erin

Mark Geller

9.2

Pleasantly surprised how good this was. Dark with more than a hint of sweet fruit up front but little to no mouthfeel and nothing on the end. — 11 years ago

George Chen

9.7

These supposedly off years by old great producers are simply gems... Extreme front to back balance, sun drenched hay, touch of dry peach, apricot pits, crushed pebbles, shells, bits of honeysuckle, and a soft acid backbone that lingers and touches your spine. Better than most grand cru's I have had in famous vintages. Speaks more to development than popular knowledge/science which is never meets great expectations in wine. Try it to love and live it ! — 12 years ago

B

10

Magnum 1982 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases Bordeaux. Big group holiday dinner hosted by A&V M at Sp private room. Had a lot of funk up front, but mellowed a lot as the wine opened up in the glass. Not a lot of fruit left in this wine, but very enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

Double trouble. Short decant, tight and reluctant first 30 minutes with not much depth, then opened beautifully and put on weight and complexity. A front load of cassis, then bruised plum and warm wet earth. Suggest 3 hour decant to let it strut. — 9 years ago

with Sammie

Bec Bert

10

Delicious! — 10 years ago

Wes Pearson

9.2

Can't front on La Chapelle, especially from Mag. — 10 years ago

Cinco Coates

9.5

Big flavor up front with a dry finish. Another good one with steak. — 11 years ago

with Carolina

Mary Lee

9.2

Very full body. Great taste very can drinker will love it. Flavor on front of moth and tip of tongue. Ready to drink — 12 years ago

Paul Meidinger

8.9

Very smooth. Yum! — 13 years ago