Jay Kline

9.4

This bottle of 1976 Chateau Lafite Rothschild was cellared in a wine cave part of its life and a modern cellar the more recent part of its life. The fill for this bottle was mid-shoulder and the label had been tattered from back when it was in the cave. Using a Durand, I was able to pull the cork intact and it was saturated but seemed to have done its job. The color was good and the wine was sound; in fact, it was very much alive and full of character! Opened about four hours prior to service and decanted for sediment (of which there was plenty). No formal notes. At this stage in its life, the 1976 Lafite pours a garnet color with an orange rim. The nose is straight up old-money. Classy aromas of desiccated red cherries & red currants, dried tobacco leaf, graphite, a mix of organic and inorganic earth, leather and dried baking spices. On the palate, the structure was still quite palpable with tannins till present and acid doing its job with aplomb. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and graceful with some nice stoney minerals. Drink now but well cellared examples could hold longer if you wanted…but if you’re even thinking about it, just open it! — 3 years ago

Mike Pepper

9.2

Very smooth and silky Merlot, drinks more like a lighter cab. Excellent compliment to the BBQ pork chops — 6 years ago

Jay

8.9

Lunch @ Montmartre, French bistro near Eastern Market. Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 — 7 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.2

wonderfully chalky, round even though very young. Perfect lunch wine with homemade charcuterie — 8 years ago

Nathalie Connolly

9.0

Delightful, light and very tasty — 9 years ago

with Rob

B

9.0

1999 Gianfranco Soldera Riserva Brunello. Lunch at T w Roger S and BP. Drank alongside the '99 Insignia. Decanted this wine ~30 min. We think this was an off bottle. Thin, high acid, no finish. Too bad. — 9 years ago

B

10

1990 DRC Echezeaux. K had this at his "boy's lunch" w DH. His notes to self: "drinking absolutely perfectly right now; buy more!" — 10 years ago

Dan Michael

9.6

What a spectacular way to start our annual Boys Lunch in SF. Pristine magnum of ‘96 with toasted brioche aromas and a rich, complex palate. The golden color was remarkable. It was even better as it warmed up. What a joy! — 4 years ago

Some Dude

8.9

This is a magnificent wine for the money. It drinks so well: tight mousse, strong yeasty brioche, clean acidity and a fruit, with some mineral on the finish. — 5 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.0

A fantastic day in Santa Clara! Enjoying this wonderful wine with lunch before seeing the Rolling Stones at Levi Stadium.. A blueberry dark cherry on the nose. The dark fruits, floral and spice burst in the mouth lingering with cassis, chocolate and vanilla notes. Medium finish and a beautiful dark purple color. — 7 years ago

with Franca and Jill

Josh Betz

9.5

Excellent lunch option! — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.4

Everyone knows I’m a fan of LRA but I’ve not had the 98 for a long time!

As I just found some @ £68 I had to try & it’s lovely for the money with lots of life left 👍

🍸 Perfect in Zalto Burgundy 😎

🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick edge

👃 Smoked dark balsamic oak in spiced black cherry w/ vanilla cocoa cream, herbs, smoke, leather, coconut & caramel

👄 Med creamy smooth body of dark cherry bathed in balsamic & vanilla cocoa w/ red berry tones

🎯 Long chocky cherry w/ touch tart balsamic thick linger — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 9 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Always a great choice for a 2nd btl off the list to finish lunch. Lots of berry fruit, citrus, pastry dough in a creamy finish — 5 years ago

Nicole K

9.8

Absolutely delicious! So round and perfect. Cote dinner w mark and Kelly — 5 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Drinking well now. Still nice to aerate for a bit. Plum, dark red ripe fruit. I prefer the 575 OVX but this is nice. — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.1

Gorgeous. Big, round with lush fruit and lactic notes. Barrel fermented, partial malo w/French Oak. — 7 years ago

George Reimnitz

8.9

Pretty good juice. Perfect for lunch. — 8 years ago

Kurt Soller

9.1

Drank this at a crazy lunch at Guy Savoy in Paris and will never forget it. Such a fleshy fruity memorable bottle. — 9 years ago

B

10

Magnum 1978 Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard CS. Lunch at RW w S&L DiM and P&S Co. This was unbelievable- blew our minds how much we enjoyed this wine. Loved that it was out of magnum and we all thought it was absolutely perfect to drink right now. — 10 years ago