B

10

1990 Petrus. Fourth of July dinner at the house. Drank this alongside the '90 Cheval Blanc. We decanted both wines for over two hours, but this wine was still very, very tight and young. The Cheval Blanc was much more approachable and opened up much more quickly than this wine did. Very tight and green on the nose to start, but relatively quickly went into a really funky phase- alternated bw earthy funk and sour funk. Then through the majority of the dinner, this nose shifted to a profile of sour cherry, gamey meat, and asphalt. All eight of us preferred the Cheval Blanc for most of the night, despite how often and quickly the Petrus kept changing. However, at the very end of dinner, the Petrus really opened up and became gorgeous. Should note that A pointed out that this might have to do with the fact that we had stopped eating, so we weren't mixing the fat from food with the wine. Overall, super interesting and delicious, but very, very young and we noted that we should wait to drink other bottles. — 9 years ago

Big Sky Guy

9.4

Like I drink most wines, I poured a glass full to the brim and then took it down in one swig. You don't really taste wine when you do it like I do, but I can attest to its alcohol content, because after two bottles, I was thoroughly over-served. Very nice vino — 10 years ago

Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.1

Dense and elegant with great structure - a nice wine - still need time to mature in the cellar - one of the most attracting 2012 I tasted — 10 years ago

Jamie Law

9.4

One of the most incredible wines I've ever tasted. — 11 years ago

Andres Montoya

10

The most fantastic DRC to date! This is legendary, very, very gorgeous, fresh cut lilacs, pure pinot noir perfume, forest floor, acorn, rose essence, hibiscus flower...
Wow! — 11 years ago

with Ron

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Probably my first place of the night overall. Also has the most legs to go the distance. Put this one away for 5-10 years before trying again. Very balanced but built for true greatness. — 11 years ago

Gabriella Macari

9.2

96 Vega in mag -- the most elegant tempranillo, could have lived much longer — 13 years ago

Claire Voorhees

9.9

Tasted 2005 - photo is of different tasting. Tasting notes 2005: Absolutely to die for. Perfect tannic structure, ripe and round
Could age 20 more years but still wonderful
North of medoc and you'd expect deep and dark, but actually the most feminine and elegant and beautiful of poulliac wines
Black currants
Balanced finish
Not overpowering at all — 9 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

One of most sensational #Rhône wines we've ever encountered--with all the grace and finesse of a great Burgundy it dazzled us all last Sunday at @ZuniCafe! #1990 #ChateauRayas #Reserve — 10 years ago

with Petra

Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.8

I only got a taste. But that's all it took. One of the most remarkable things I've ever had. — 10 years ago

Sean McPhillips

9.0

Love this Pinot Noir. More full bodied than most Pinot. Tasty lovely finish. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

8.9

Most 1997 Bordeaux that I have had is far better than the reputation of the vintage- but this Calon was an exception. This was tasty Claret with our prime rib, but lacked complexity and texture. — 11 years ago

with Cleora

Andrew Benn

9.0

RP 94
Described as elegant
Agree though a little disappointed
Great wine but wanted a bit more
Unique flavor profile
Had at the Battery in SF — 11 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.5

As with the 1998, this is way more expressive and open 7 hours later! The most persistent length of any of the vintages. I want to see this in 5 years! — 10 years ago

Sean Genn

9.3

Drinking great. Notes of cassis with subtle eucalyptus. Much less eucalyptus than in earlier vintages. Smooth and silky tannins. I think this wine will provide the most drinking pleasure if consumed within the next 5 years. — 10 years ago

Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

10

Will most likely in my life never have again. First vintage of Lopez de Heredia 1913 — 10 years ago

Bridgit Griessel

10

One of the most epic wines I could ever wish to enjoy :-) — 11 years ago

David

9.6

I owned a case of this and consumed most of it way too early. The last couple of bottles were perfectly aged and this was a superb Bordeaux. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A very rich and complex bouquet roasted nuts Carmel very complex dried fruits candied ginger and tongue tingly acidity very long layered finish tangy very long finish 50+ most excellent — 11 years ago

Mac Riding

9.8

Probably my most favorite! Not inexpensive at restaurants ($65-$76), but pairs so well with just about anything. Year after year it is consistently great. It's hard not to share it, but then you must keep multiple bottles in stock! — 11 years ago

with Heidi