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. — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Lunch with Ray Walker of Maison Ilan — 10 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Easy drinker — 11 years ago

Bess Mcfarland

9.5

Bess had this 8 years ago

PS Michaels

9.1

Needs a few years. — 9 years ago

Ludovic Anacleto

9.6

2009 vintage
This is what I expect for a modern Chambertin. Nose is of beautiful red ripe berries, light tar, eucalyptus, "Barolo like". Barrel is perfectly well integrated at such a young stage and it is beautiful to drink now.
Firm and silky tannins, medium high acidity, medium high intensity, ripe strawberry, light toasts, ripe Black cherry, cocoa.
A negociant to follow — 10 years ago

Hanif Perry

9.5

Great burg! — 11 years ago

with Shafiq and Nayef

Ron Siegel

9.2

This was drinking well showing dark red fruits, plum, game, earth, iron, underbrush & mineral. — 8 years ago

Michael Moorman

9.0

I was going to wait to open this but the negative commentary thread on the wine berserkers forum lead me to open this bottle. The wine was excellent it was well balanced: freshness fruit and acidity. Most of the negative comments are from individuals not receiving their wines in a timely manner but the negativity seems have found its way into the reviews. Based on my experience with this particular wine the quality is high. I hope Ray Walker solves his distribution problems (as it this writing his website was not operational). — 9 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

Lunch with Ray Walker at Maison Ilan — 10 years ago