Manny Abascal

9.2

An incredible and consistent value. Wish I had the patience to wait 20 years or access to older vintages. Young, woody, acidic, with strong blood orange on palate. This will be great in 10-20 years, but sadly I will have drunk all of my bottles before then. — 10 years ago

Scott Gruber

9.9

Wow. Forget anything you know about Chardonney. Aroma expands. Long finish. First drinking as apertif, but will pair soon with cod and mango salsa. — 12 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Still rather young. Austere. But there is something really mysterious going on with this. Need to find the patience to hold my remaining bottles — 12 years ago

Thomas Hughes

10

Stuck in between banner vintages (2000 & 2005), 2003 is a great year to find "value" in Bordeaux. With the rise of the Far East's middle class, "Super Second" classified French reds sell for over $100 per bottle. (And 2 to 3 times that for the exceptional 2009 & 2010 vintages). So for my 2013 birthday, why not open a 10 year old Paulliac? 1st, this requires patience. After decanting, the glass needs time to develop. It's been 45 min and finally starting to exhibit it's elegance. Smooth, balanced, caressing ... You can almost taste the centuries of expertise. When I started getting into drinking wine, I was vain in thinking "French wines, can they be that good?" Yes, they are but not at any price! Don't just take out a mortgage to buy anything; research and try 2nd labels of vineyards. This wine is brilliant, but I still prefer Chateau Leoville Las Cases as my favorite 2003 Bordeaux. A very happy Cheers! — 13 years ago

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Christopher Marshall

9.8

Possibly the finest example from one of the great unsung vintages in the history of Oregon Pinot. In rewarding the patience that these cooler years demand, it now expresses deep connectedness and complexity from start to finish: the sensuous perfume of the nose, continuing all the way through to the long and soft effervescence of the finish. This is a decidedly classic vinous composition. — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.6

I apologize to the wine making team for our lack of patience. Oh well, it was worth it! Buckle up and enjoy the ride. — 12 years ago

Eric Hiatt

9.0

Nice vin de pays. Keep returning to bottle for more perfumed strawberry preserve and black olive. — 13 years ago

Jordan Franceschini

8.9

Wait on this. Need more patience! — 10 years ago

Lenard Henson

9.2

Lenard had this 11 years ago

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10

The recipe for greatness in this bottle, equal parts:
• Rutherford's stony, alluvial soil
• Cathy's sage-like light touch in the winery
• The patience for tannin, fruit & mineral characters to become perfectly in sync dance partners
• The generosity of friends to share
• Outstanding drinking companions — 12 years ago