Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1982 vintage. Color still fairly youthful. Meniscus not too wide/watery. Brickish, minty nose with big cedar & baking chocolate flavors. Holding up better than expected for a fruity vintage. — 8 years ago

Jackson Rohrbaugh

9.0

We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa — 9 years ago

David Damore

9.2

Still holding up. — 10 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.4

I really don't think there's a better Sauvignon Blanc out there. 4 months later, continues to develop; continues to impress. The depth and complexity really are second to none. You'll pay a premium, but it's worth every penny. Two bottles left; holding one for the long-term just to see what it can do. — 10 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.2

Pretty good for 01- holding up well!.
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Matt Krueger

9.3

Very soft and light for a beaucastel, but the leather and pepper are holding down the fort. — 11 years ago

Darin Link

9.2

Who says the 97's aren't holding up?!? Great bottle. — 11 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Perfect wine for my sister's 23rd. Medium to dark garnet red with lighter edges. Interesting nose with leather, mushrooms, more savory notes, a little smoky and only a touch of fruit. Some forest floor as well. Well integrated flavors and tannins (6/10). Layered with tertiary notes, dried cherries, dried twigs and solid earthiness. Solid acidity, holding this wine together. Delicious at 23 years old. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2020. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Lanna Berkun

9.8

A classic Tuscan and by far the greatest year of the 20th century in Italy. Holding up surprisingly well and still some youth. — 9 years ago

Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.4

Strawberry, pomegranate & spice that I could definitely see holding up another 15 yrs. time to get another bottle. — 10 years ago

Mark Eastom

9.4

Holding up nicely! Bit of menthol, a little fruit hanging on and notes of tobacco. Silky tannin and a touch of orange rind on the palate. — 10 years ago

with Alexis and Anabel

Dave Wismer

9.3

Thumbs up. Always consistent. One of the smoothest drinkable wines. Still young. His brothers will lay down for a few more years. — 10 years ago

with Kim

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9.1

Last bottle of one of our favorites. Based on the last two, I think this is just past peak and would recommend drinking up if you're holding any. — 11 years ago

Dario Scimeca

9.0

Holding up against steak - surprisingly a little tight at 9 years old — 8 years ago

with Heather

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Surprise. 1997 is still alive. Nice maturity but plenty of fruit. Even holding its own the second night (and this was a half bottle... Must have been well cared for). Color is dark blood with brick edges. "Unfiltered" is an understatement... I could have planted a vineyard at the bottom of the bottle. — 9 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.3

1983 - holding much better than equivalent Bordeaux. Rich, torrefaction - deep layers of fruit emerging through heaps of forest floor. — 10 years ago

Hezi Levy

9.3

Nice velvet nice drinking holding up pretty well pleasant — 10 years ago

Mike Martin @TheWineShepherd

Wine Buyer Vintry Fine Wines

9.1

1983 Haut Brion. A wonderful bottle. Earthy, Tobacco, Tar, Wet Brown Leaves, Dark fruit.. Still holding up very nicely.. #PessacLeognan #Bordeaux — 10 years ago

Brett Horwitz

8.9

1995 vintage ...holding up but drink now — 11 years ago

Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

10

Still holding together well — 13 years ago