Jay Kline

9.1

So...of course, if I’m drinking Maison Ilan, there is a story behind it. AFAIK, this was the last vintage that was released and I was fortunate(?) since many never received their allocation. My first of two bottles of “Aux Charmes Haut”. This was double-capsuled (no doubt by accident) which I found amusing. The cork was perfect and one of those super premium long sort of corks. The appearance in the glass was dark garnet bordering violet and a bit cloudy. From an enjoyment perspective, Day 1 was an utter waste. Too young. The bouquet was really intriguing with loads of dark and red fruits and spice but on the palate, this was completely coiled. All structure. I pushed the cork back in and waited for another day. On Day 4, I revisited, and it was in a much better spot. Ripe plums, dark cherries, bruised strawberries, forest floor, mushrooms...in that order. Still, it came across rather rustic, in a somewhat charming sort of way...but I never really fell head over heals for it either. No shortage of structure even on Day 4 gives me the feeling that the 2013 has a lot of life ahead. My last bottle will sit in the back of the cellar for some day long in the future and then I can once again recall the tales of this flash in the pan producer and what might have been. I would hold if anyone is still hanging on to these. — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

No formal notes sorry. Very good but 185$?
If you have the cash I would say yes. Approachable now. — 8 years ago

E & K G

9.1

Palate never quite matched up with the nose despite a good 30min decant. An absolute fruit and flower bomb on the nose. — 10 years ago

Jessica Garcia

9.4

Color has turned garnet, stewed fruit, lively acidity, long finish, soft tannins. I don't know how much longer it'll last. Drinking really well now! — 10 years ago

William Goldsmith

9.6

Because stocks opened limit down today @Harry Hackett — 11 years ago

with Ryann

Foster Bachschmidt

9.3

2004. This is a great iteration of the esoteric Charmes-Chambertin. Tannins are yet unresolved and many years are left under this fine Burgundy! — 11 years ago

Stewart Prato

9.5

Ohhhhh SNAP!
The 💣💣💣 — 12 years ago

Carol Kellett

9.4

Exceptional! — 12 years ago

Nancy Pan

9.1

Too early for now — 13 years ago

Pat Taylor

9.0

The nose is different. Much more woodsy and less fruit than I’d have imagined. The flavour profile was blackberry based and again, some wood. Some eucalyptus and green grass. Also some wet soil and cloves. The tannins weren’t a punch in the face by any means, but also haven’t haven’t completely softened as you might expect in a ten year-old. The palate was uninspiring as there was a watery-ness in the mid palate. I’m not sure whether this is over the hill or just not quite there yet and in a dumb phase? Will wait and see for the final two bottles. Solid, I guess. Not yet amazing. — 8 years ago

Bill Sweat

Owne Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, Winemaker Imprint

9.3

Drinking beautifully with many good years ahead. — 8 years ago

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.3

Pure stink. — 10 years ago

with Zachys

Martin Alix

9.8

C'est bon dans yeule! — 10 years ago

with Alexis, Elisabeth and 1 other

Ove Gustafsson

9.4

Cedarwood, chantarelle broth and ripe strawberry on the nose. Tastes of ripe blueberry, strawberry, light, old leather, a dash of white pepper and a faint whisper of mint. Delicious but slightly thin on the palate to be one of my all-time favorites. — 11 years ago

Todd Gottula

Partner/Vintner Ernest Vineyards

9.5

Perfection for the moment. — 11 years ago

Billy Weiss

9.6

Showed great for an 06 — 11 years ago

PS Michaels

9.5

2008. Very good. Tart and firm acidity. Very old school style. Not overripe opulence of today's style. — 12 years ago

Phoebe Li

9.0

开瓶有骚气土气，finish 有点腥味... Gets smoother and fruitier over time. Powerful on palate — 12 years ago

Patrick Knöfler

9.7

Sweet and savoury nose of ripe red fruit, cherry, currant, vegetal notes, Brussel sprout, cauliflower soup, cucumber, leather, underbrush, mushroom and Asian spices. On the palate the wine showed sweet, ripe red fruit, cherry, currant, vegetal notes, cucumber, tobacco, spices, caramel as well as mineral and balsamic notes, paired with medium-plus lively acidity, fully integrated tannin, a smooth mouthfeel and incredible length. The fruit became less pronounced as time passed, to the benefit of the tertiary notes. A medium-bodied, medium-complex, well-balanced red Burgundy that drank young for its age and seemed to be good for another 10+ years. I liked it a lot. 93 — 13 years ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.3

Enjoyable drop and well balanced — 8 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

This should be killer in 10 years! Lovely. Powerful. — 8 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.2

Brick red in color. Slight must and cooked red fruit on the nose. Leather, meat and spice. Lovely soft finish. 1990 vintage — 9 years ago

with Chad

Bill Bender

9.4

Rusty red berry goodness @Alec White — 10 years ago

Neal Dessouky

9.4

Excellent. — 10 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.0

2005. Powerful and brooding dark fruit. Starting to give a bit on the palate, but still early days. I think it needs another five years to really start singing. Showing great potential. — 11 years ago

with Michael and Jon

Zoe Zhou

8.9

bordeaux style😂 — 11 years ago

Damien Bielle

9.2

Zan, joli équilibre — 12 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.1

2013 vintage. Bit samey samey. Decent. But doesn't stand out. — 12 years ago

James Daddario

9.0

Licorice, strong pipe tobacco, cherry, light subtle clove- fantastic! — 12 years ago

Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.3

It headed in the right direction. Can't wait to taste it in 5 years. — 13 years ago