La Rose Pauillac

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2000

One of the best still rosés in the biz. Age 25 — 9 days ago

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Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2024

Fantastic value. Raspberry and ripe strawberry, clean minerality, enough acid. Perfect for a warm day. — 10 days ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish.
— 2 months ago

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Paul K

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Happy Birthday @Vanessa way to celebrate in style!
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Paul K Thank you for the bday wishes! It was an auspicious and delicious way to start my next trip around the sun ☀️ Cheers! And we hope to reconnect with you guys soon! 🍾🥂
Paul K

Paul K

We will absolutely figure out something this summer!!!

Château Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

A very good left bank classed growth (5th growth) from a good vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon dominant aromatics (74%). Blackcurrant and cedar - a little tomato bush. A good wine but to state the obvious does not have the class and complexity of the higher classed growths. For example 3rd growth 2009 Chateau Palmer is a stunning wine - very rich, complex with a long life in front of it - very much superior to Chateau Batailley. — 3 months ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Somm David T i must apologise, but when we say Napoleon i only think of the guy sinking his hand in his jacket, the one that got defeated in Waterloo. Monsieur Napolene Bonaparte born in Corse. My bad, my views are limited. Napoleon the 3rd is indeed still a Napoleon...sorry😬
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@Somm David T Thanks for your comments David. Yes, I can imagine any change to the Bordeaux classification would be very political and expensive with self interest often driving the ship. At the end of the day I guess it boils down to what the punters (us) are prepared to pay for any given bottle of wine regardless of its hierarchy in any classification. Eg. Is Leroy Musigny worth $50K? Or does it become the plaything of billionaires and 3rd world dictators who only buy it because of its inflated price? Probably a debate for another day!
Somm David T

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@Bob McDonald @Ceccherini Cristiano I should have said the III. Just assumed it was implied. My bad as well. Bottle prices are quite insane lately and yes it is up to us what we paid. I would add that the wine industry is and has been challenged. More recent gen’s are not buying wine like my gen and there are no easy answers for the industry. We’ll see what happens w/ bottle prices going forward. Especially, given the rollercoaster markets. Good discussions. Cheers! 🍷

Arnot-Roberts

Touriga Nacional Rosé

Mary H
9.1

Bright and refreshing rose - California by way of Portuguese grapes. Red berries (currant, raspberry) and short-ish but clean finish. Great deal at $15/bottle. Nice with manchego and duck prosciutto. — 4 days ago

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Jacques Selosse

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Ultima gran cena de amigoa fuera de la paulee — 25 days ago

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Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

Truncated dinner party notes. Still youthful but soft and resolving enough to really enjoy with mesquite grilled lamb chops. — 2 months ago

Jay, Doug and 19 others liked this

Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Exactly what you would expect from Bordeaux. Excellent. definitely needs more time but really quite an impressive second wine. — 2 months ago

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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2023

floral, strawberry, lovely viscosity, long finish. — 2 months ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend 2024

Lovely domestic interpretation of Tempier Rose and at half the Tempier price how can one complain? — 2 months ago

Paul, David and 2 others liked this

Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Rosé Blend 2024

White flowers, strawberry, rhubarb, white peach. Medium bodied with structured acidity. Lovely on a hot day but has enough heft to pair well with salmon pasta. — 5 days ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Cedar, sour cherries, and pencil shavings on the nose. Dried fruit on the palate. Still drinking well! — a month ago

Dave liked this

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2022

Deep pink color. Aromas cherry jolly rancher, red candied apple and flint. So good, crisp and cold on a nice day at Carmel-by-the-Sea. — 2 months ago

Tom, Ted and 8 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2009

Very enjoyable Champagne but the extra cost over the blanc isnt worth it. — 2 months ago

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Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Perfect complement to lobster pasta — 2 months ago