Jay Kline

9.8

Forty-plus years on, people still talk about the greatness of the 1982 vintage in Bordeaux. There are multiple factors that contribute to this and it’s fair to say that Robert Parker’s reaction played a major role in the early popularity; certainly in the States. While some may say that 1982 was merely a “good” vintage by today’s standards, I think history has proven it to be empirically special; there was just so much quality from top to bottom. And yet, even with the high praise of the vintage, the tone shifts to hushed whispers when the 1982 Mouton gets mentioned. Up until that point, the Chateau had sort of underachieved after receiving its unprecedented promotion in 1973. But in 1982, a year full of great wine, they created a legend and firmly cemented their First Growth status. Today, I’m pleased to report the plaudits for the ’82 are all warranted.

Opened and double-decanted earlier in the day. The ’82 Mouton pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core with some sediment; almost youthful when compared to many of the other older wines poured on the night. On the nose, the wine is developing still; loaded with cassis, black berries, leaf tobacco, leather, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with fabulous structure. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of power. A stunning wine and well in its prime…a window I expect will remain open for a longtime to come. Drink now with bacchanalian abandon and through 2082. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Great salinity. Lime and rockpools. Lovely sweet corn notes. Great balance. Still very fresh — 2 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

At 12 years of age this shows the ability of Australian Riesling to age - vibrant acidity and our flavors. Medium lemon color with pronounced aroma of lime, lemon oil, candied lemon peel, petrol, honeysuckle, wet stone, flint, toast and beeswax. Piercing acidity and a long finish. Bone dry. — 3 years ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.0

Welcome back post. Apple, lime curd, dense with soft acidity. Very nice with starters at Vicia last night. — 4 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

A little more advanced than previous bottles... Yellow floral notes, some tangy lime, rocks. Great balance. Very pure — 5 years ago

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Kristen Grimes

10

Lime and minerals on the nose. Tart strawberries and slightly effervescent on the palate. Can't really do better on an 80 degree evening, sitting on the lawn of the Wisconsin State Capitol ❤️ — 6 years ago

Steve Goore

9.1

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Beautiful and lifted. Very crisp and delicate. Lime and steeliness. Sweet floral notes with wet stone. Delicious and precise. — 8 months ago

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Ron Siegel

9.3

This had the classic LB nose showing mostly black fruits with currant, cedar, leather, menthol, spice box, cigar ash & tobacco leaf. — a year ago

Manolya Altan

9.1

I could drink this shit forever, it has a sexy marriage of minerality and acidity. I’m getting green apple, white peach, some lime. Also the suggestion of pizza dough and something savory like mushroom (just me???) — 2 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Nano hazelnut chocolate on coffee rye, blackened sponge cake, well done steak, black sesame, lavender and baked blackberry. Well knit.
Graphite glimmers on dark chocolate and cedar-oak slivers, smoky tobacco leaf, and tea. Immersive.



#cosdestournel #grandcruclassé #bordeaux #stestephe #appellationsaintestephecontrolée #misenbouteilleauchateau #saintestèphe — 3 years ago

Paul Masson

9.2

Juicy-fruited, this is unabashedly lime- and peach-forward, with floral and mineral accents playing a secondary role. Acidity is refreshing but not life-ruining. Mouthfeel is pleasantly rounded, belying its moderate abv (11.5%) and crisp, dry finish. Not complex, but pure pleasure, balanced and composed; you’d have to be some kind of dipshit not to love this wine. — 4 years ago

John Willison

9.0

Clear, effervescent. Lime, wet stone, hints of cherry. Decent acidity. — 5 years ago

David Carter

9.0

Our first German Riesling, from Mosel. W’s favorite! Recommended from Total Wine. Acidity to us is perfectly balanced by mild to moderate sweetness. Label says mineral notes (slate in the soil here), peach and slight lime. W found is from the Moselland cooperative with winemaker Dominic Meyer. Imported by Winebow in NY, corporate in Va. — 8 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Delicious with its lemon lime, orchid fruit, racy acid, saline, mineral & white flower — 9 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Just phenomenal. And I am a Graach guy at Prum. More never and energy than WS. Nose is so ethereal. Lime zest, first of season green apple skins, slate, apricot, phyllo dough. So expressive. Some sweet rubber as well. Like brand new rubber boots. Palate is so elegant and concentrated but light yet almost middle weight and weightless. Huge fruit soak. Such purity. Perfect for a mid summer Tuesday night. — a year ago

Brendan Baker

9.3

Lime blossom, flint, mineral, dry extract, searing acid, lots of material here. Calms down and a bit more open on night #2, but this could definitely use some time sideways 🍋⚡️🤤 — 2 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

not sure when or where this was purchased but I opened it tonight. Golden yellow, a hint of oxidation quickly disappeared. Very honeyed bouquet, very quiet fruit and acidity, the wine really stretches out after a few sips, apricot and stone fruit, a little lime, some minerals, a lanolin feel, finishes clean and long. Not at the 01 375eme level, not as intense, but a classy quaff. — 3 years ago

John Willison

9.0

Key lime, honeysuckle, bright acidity. — 4 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Lime, slate. Floral notes, we’d stone at the front. Good balance and a healthy spine of acidity. As always, excellent — 6 years ago

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