Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2021 vintage. Decanted and passed, with high air, between two decanters four times. If it were Caymus, woulda used a blender and forgotten. Last tasted 8.5.26 (9.6) Older (60's, 70's and early 80's) vintages more fruit driven which is quite the surprise in the current Napa Cab climate. Arguably the best GDL Private Reserve this estate has ever made. That goes back six decades. Supple, velveteen entry without the temptations of appearing over-extended. Structured mid-palate. A seeker's wandering, yet undeniably substantial finish. Taste it and you tell me. — 18 hours ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Steve pollack doc jay courtney — 25 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Medium rubi robe, nose of blackberries, anise, crushed flowers and a peppery note at the end. Its very smooth and mineral, medium bodied, great tension, long, asian spices, dark cherries and top soil, this is a top notch wine and very distinctive for the vintage. Great now but no rush. — 2 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng — 3 months ago

Michael Patrone

9.7

Dinner with Anu/David. Wonderfully integrated. Still has tons of fruit, ready for another decade or two. — 3 months ago

with Meghana

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1973 vintage. Okay fill. Opened with a Durand. Cork 80% saturated. Musty, hot, slightly “raisined” nose. Light medium body. Drank more like a Burgundy at this stage of life. Amplifying savory aspects currently. Definitely instructive and an absolute blast to hit the FLB (Friday Lunch Bunch) with. These formative, ancient Napa Cabs always so revealing, primal and archival. The 1973 cork a little longer than those short stuff 1968 and 1969 ones. 6.12.26. — 4 months ago

Ivor

9.4

Drink je droomwijnen diner@rijks. from magnum and very open and giving from the get go. Warm burgundy fruits, balanced with beautiful oak and a long finish. You cannot not like this wine. While this is ready it still has decade(s) in the tank. — 19 days ago

Mark S.

9.3

Amber. Complexity. Leather. Mushroom. Spices. Oak vanilla. Roasted. Matured raspberry fig mineral. Fe. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M Soft Body M Finish M 13.5%
Elegant Balanced Alain Hudelot-Noellat Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 17 @1380/G, Fred, 260910 — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Eugenio b valle encimos#
No se que pasa con este productor pero apesar de ser la mejor parcela de ch m estaba muy flojo el vinito — a month ago

Jody Scharf

9.3

full holds on well jammy — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Miguel fdz gera julio daniel gtz @ stanton — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Primera cena troigoss — 4 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This had notes of dark berry fruits, earth, spice & mineral. — 4 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Dark rubi robe, nose of topsoil, flowers and dark fruits. Medium bodied, silky and elegant, this is a truly nice bottle drinking great now but with no rush: — 10 days ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Ron Siegel

9.4

Beautiful wine that was surprisingly open — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Very pure and old school. Delicious if austere. Dark plum and garrigue. Inky edges. Excellent but young — 2 months ago

with Peter and Gregg

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Noticeably deep colour , deeper than all the others , medium deep ruby quite thin ruby rim . Quite herbal and deep on the nose , with darker fruit profile . Blackberry , dark plum, dark cherry , earthy herbal touches. On the palate this is quite dense and rich with dark cherry , kirsch, blackberry , and a richer frame . Quite gritty but ripe tannins , with balanced acidity . Decent lightly chalky cherry , blackberry, herbal tinged finish . Very different from all others , darker and richer , riper . However , still well made , though not that charming or , dare I say it ‘Burgundian’ , probably as expected . I believe this also needs some time , come back in 5 years and drink over the next 10 or so. — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Jorge baeza — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Cena granfinale troigoss — 4 months ago

Steve Messinger

9.1

Dark fruit forest floor and sassafras. Intense deep still you w some unresolved tannins — 4 months ago