Jay Kline

9.4

It is customary for the wines of Chateau Musar to be released seven years post-vintage. However, in 2013, the decision was made to hold the vintage back. 2006 was unusual for two reasons. The first, were the cool climatic conditions in the Bekaa; the likes of which had not been seen since the 1950’s. There was a two-week period in winter where the valley was blanketed in snow and mild temperatures remained in effect throughout much of the growing season. The second was much more tragic: 2006 was a war year in Lebanon. On July 12th of that year, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a bloody conflict that lasted (officially) a little over a month. Sadly, thousands of lives were lost. In 2017, eleven years after harvest, the 2006 vintage was deemed ready for release.

Poured into a decanter about 90min prior to service. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black cherry, blackberries, black currants, tobacco, horse blanket, leather, some red and purple flowers, dried herbs and Eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and absolutely delicious. A triumph and perfect with lamb chops. Drink now through 2046+.

How Chateau Musar endures to make wines from the Bekaa remain one of the great examples of human grit and determination available in the world of wine. Frankly, it’s a minor miracle this vintage ever made it to the winery. — 24 days ago

Vanessa

9.5

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. — a month ago

with Deked1

Conrad Green

9.6

Beautiful fruit. Lemon and steel and a hint of red fruit. Amazing stuff and finally ready — 13 days ago

with David, Matt and 1 other

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Cena rayas acker nyc manhatta 3ero wont — a month ago

Kai Mildenberger

9.8

Absolutely amazing. Perfect in every way I can think of. I will remember this one, what an absolute joy! — 24 days ago

Marta Jackowska

9.5

Special occasion wine (Father’s day and William shooting level par for the first time! 🏌🏼‍♀️)
Smooth, rich dark chocolate, nutty, leathery and blackberry (feedback from the table).
Solid. Didn’t disappoint. — 4 days ago

with Neville

Conrad Green

9.5

Plush and red cherry. Floral notes and a hint of pepper. Great stuff. — 15 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Ron Siegel

9.5

Drinking well with its black fruits, graphite, sweet spice, wet earth, & tobacco — 12 days ago

Martijn

9.4

Long life ahead. Fruit and toasted wood battling. — 18 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

Liquid gold with age or without! 2014 en double magnum 💛 — 19 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Gorgeous. A mag from cellar. Resolved yet alive. Lemon fruit with limestone a touch salinity with great persistence and length. Fantastic stuff — a month ago

with Bex, Major-General and 1 other

Lauren Johnson

10

Smelled and tasted amazing.

The Winery Restaurant and Bar, Newport Beach JW + SK. 6/9/2025 — 6 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Served too warm; clearly better when it was served at the right temperature. — 4 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Dark plum and ink. Very pure and scented. Lovely texture and intensity. Plush — 15 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Always a pleasure and has an enjoyable luxury about it...this bottle was a bit muted though — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

So young and vivid and fresh….
Served single blind….; I thought this could be the Pontet Canet 2009…. 😱 — 4 days ago

Robert Swart

9.1

Cedar, sour cherries, and pencil shavings on the nose. Dried fruit on the palate. Still drinking well! — 12 days ago

Christian Fischer

9.0

Last bottle. Time to drink is now, don’t think this will improve from here. Needed a bit of air to come together, but overall remained somewhat muted. — 23 days ago

Sharon Davis

9.4

Awsome. Roger's birthday 2025 — 10 days ago

Paco Suro

9.3

Still signing into day 3. Delicious. Plum. — a month ago