Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

@Delectable can you please add the 2003 vintage. I keep getting error message 2000.

It’s a very good night when you have an Allen Brothers Ribcap and an older Pichon Lalande. It is my favorite beef pairing. The 03 is just starting to move into its good phase. I would not open another 03 for at least 5 more years and has another 10 plus years of good drinking ahead.

I decanted it for about 2 1/2...could have used another half hour. Once it was fully open, the body was elegant and the tannins like velvet. The ripe black raspberries & raspberries led the rush onto the palate. Followed by; blackberries, dark cherries and a little strawberries on the long set. Gentle earth of; stones, clay & loamy dry soil, fresh tobacco, graphite, suede style leather, some dark spice, understated baking spices of; vanillin, cinnamon, nutmeg and just a dash of clove. Dark, red, purple & some blue florals. The acidity was excellent. The creamy, velvety, elegant, well balanced in fruit and earth was harmonious wire to wire.

The pairing causes my eyes to roll and let out an mmmmm.

Photos of; Chateau Pichon Lalande, stainless steel tanks, side garden area of the chateau and their barrel room. — 6 years ago

with James and Christina

Nichole Herman

10

Nichole really enjoyed this one! — 8 years ago

Ness H

9.0

Subtle citrus, easy drinking on a warm day — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

From 375. Huge amount of sediment that most of the usual dark pigmentation of the wine is gone ... looks like Rayas. The barnyard funk is there but blows off in a few minutes. Very good depth with spice and hints of garrique and fruit. Wow 30 year old half bottle! — 9 years ago

Brad Pejcic

9.3

I love how in Spain you can go to a restaurant order a half bottle of Rioja and a 14 year old wine comes out aged perfectly. This is drinking great right now and can't imagine it's going to get any better. — 10 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.2

On its 20th Bday, just look at that color! Very pleased with the evolution. In a word: spicy! Nice balance, surprisingly firm acidity to block frame the alcohol punch. Served against a well seasoned home burger. So happy I have more from an original release purchase made with Dan Fredman during his Kermit Lynch days. Tasted from half bottle. 1cm ullage. — 11 years ago

Mikey T

9.0

$90 half bottle at The Firehouse in Sacramento.
Spoiled by France and Gap's Crown — 11 years ago

Shadd Scott

8.9

Funky earth on the nose, new world dark jammy fruit on the palate, herbal finish — 12 years ago

Michael Siciliano

9.6

Canadian Juice — 12 years ago

J. Tang

9.4

Great wine ! $$$ got a half case now only 1 left ;) — 14 years ago

Dave Chambers

9.3

First wine of the night for the virtual wine tasting with Tribe Fitness. — 6 years ago

with Heather

Jeremy Pollard

9.2

Half bottles are a delight. A lot more developed than the last encounter, in a very good way. Nougat, nuts and sweet oak spice coming through to complement the rich fruit. Delicious. — 7 years ago

with Sam

Alishia Odom

9.0

Alishia had this 8 years ago

N O

9.5

Light fruity juicy AF — 9 years ago

Christian Ford

9.0

Quite nice but clearly way past it's prime for this half bottle — 9 years ago

Lisa Hart

10

Everything you asked for and more. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.3

Sweet little half bottle. Lovely detailed nose from the beginning, but hard and metallic on the pallet out of the gate. Opened and softened considerably. Sweet tannins, nice plump middle. Red currant.. Was good in he glass for 2 hours. Pas mal for a 375. #bordeaux — 10 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.3

18/AGO/2015 — 11 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Lemon, melon, so full, fantastic bubbles, thoroughly enjoyable, but horrible QPR. Was thinking of a better Champagne at less than half the price. wedding gift! — 11 years ago

Jason Gallo-Gaffner

9.5

Made 2004 Dom taste like andre 😭😭😭. Was a half bottle and an older GC. Mostly 1997 vintage 👌👌👌 — 12 years ago

Anthony Labatt

9.9

Delicious Riesling — 13 years ago

Jonty Edwards

9.4

A GREAT NV Rose. Delicious fruit and great length. A perfect half bottle. — 6 years ago

with Antonia

Michael Hildebrand

9.6

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

From the Langtons Outstanding category this small production wine from the Mornington Peninsula has escaped me over the years but there is no doubting its quality. I have since purchased some and will look forward to trying this after a year or two cellaring initially. Very promising. — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Pizza dough yeast aromatics. Nice bubbles. — 9 years ago

Kevin M

9.0

The 2006 Rusty Shed Chardonnay is a blend of four blocks of Chardonnay on the Flat Rock Property. Grapes are hand picked and hand sorted before whole bunch pressing takes place. It was then cold settled in stainless steel, 100% barrel fermented and left on the lees for 10 months. Wild and commercial yeasts were used for primary fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. The result?
Beautiful example of a mid to full bodied Chardonnay with butter, vanilla, apples and light spice on the palate. A lot of flavour and elegance at this price point. Sampled this 2006 in 2017 but this should sit well and perhaps develop more for a few more years. Best part? It's from Niagara! Loved it!
#chardonnay #flatrockcellars #twentymilebench #therustyshed #niagarawine #ontariowine #coolclimatechardonnay #vqa #2006niagaraharvest #niagaraescarpment #niagarachardonnay
— 9 years ago

Flavio Menezes

8.9

Almost half a bottle of ullage,, gently aged in a cabinet under a sink in Rio de Janeiro, what to expect? Miracles do happen, as it was still alive and actually improved with some air! — 10 years ago

John Cook

9.2

Half acre makes a great aromatic brew in the D.Cutter. You would be well off having one or two on a sunny day because it's not as heavy as some of its other IPA compatriots! — 11 years ago

Patrick Ayotte

9.0

Translucid ruby color. Nose of red berries, spices, earth with a leafy / tree scent. On the palate, nice fruit profile, small earthy and mineral bitterness, good acidity and fresh, spicy finish. French style Pinot. Very good (90)

Made of Pinot Noir coming from 15 different parcels from Flat Rock vineyards. Aged for about 8 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5% — 11 years ago

Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.8

A Half bottle of Krug rosé is better than none... — 12 years ago