Very good. Slightly sweet, could be a good digestif too. Medium bubbles. Almost fruity flavour — 9 years ago
Opened for science and found it to be surprisingly open. Classic Cab/ Mer balance with unsubtle but not overwhelming oak and, a day after having a supermarket bottle of Baron de Brane with similar thoughts, makes me wonder if most Bordeaux tastes about the same, if I have a crappy palate, if we are all subject to the narcissism of small differences or all three. Thoroughly enjoyable. I feel like Guy Fieri right now. — 9 years ago
Colour made me go 'ahum'..: Amber-orange-gold.
Nose is dominated by caramel, butterscotch, roasted nuts. Evolved, mature. Sure. Clearly this was better, fresher, a few years ago.
But in the mouth it's still surprisingly well balanced, not tired nor oxidised. Interesting notes of sweet tobacco, peach and orange marmelade, dried apricots, honey drizzled pecans. Very nice next to a salade of grilled veggies and Iberico ham! — 10 years ago
Brillant Montepulciano. A boire sans modération ! — 12 years ago
This is a lovely wine from one of the masters of premier and grand Cru Chablis, Patrick Pizza. Lean, cleanly mineral on the nose, crisp well-balanced acidity in the mouth. Great wines by the glass at B&G Oysters — 8 years ago
Couleur évoluée mais un joli vin dans le millésime des note de tabac, fumé. A boire — 9 years ago
Carlene had this 10 years ago
CS, Mer, CF, PV, Mal 2011
A cold & wet year, close or at its peak, so I've been told. — 10 years ago
Briney, savory, acid with a little cheese rind. This is G...Double Oh good! — 10 years ago
Second time on this. Weird Jolly Rancher note, but a nice wine for high 20's — 11 years ago
BIG California chardonnay. Pineapple, caramel, buttery oak. Smooth finish lingers nicely. Low acid makes it feel a little flabby, but the tropical fruit/oak flavors make up for that. Went nicely with roasted shrimp. Christmas present from JH from Vin Chicago — 8 years ago
Made in an oxidative way. Great character. Very food friendly. A star. This is by far the best rose I have tasted this year. Open in advance for optimum enjoyment. — 9 years ago
Mango quince pineapple with a hint of spice — 9 years ago
A little French Sunday with beef bourguignon — 10 years ago
Fruity green apple with a hint of spicy finish - very nice balance with acidity. Clearly this wine is destined for a seafood pairing. — 10 years ago
Crisp, clean, and a very good mouth feel. Great for every day sparkles! — 10 years ago
Every once in a while you taste a blend that reminds you why they started blending in the first place... — 11 years ago
Chris England
£99 Magnum that RP said "one of the most disappointing St.-Juliens I tasted 84pts" well I think he should retry the great numpty 😜 Still could do w/ 2-5yrs 👍 Great nose but palate still a little tight
🍇 63% Cab S, 25% Mer, 9% Cab F & 3% Pet V
🍷 Opaque ruby
👃 Smokey oaky earthy farmyard through shy blackcurrant & spiced plum w/ minerals, leather, musky cellar & wet leaves - fab nose 👍
👄 Med earthy mocha blackcurrant body w/ dry tannins & touch of tart cherry
🎯 Med dry earthy blackcurrant finish — 8 years ago