Paul K

9.3

I know, I’m here too early, but I bought 3 cases for a steal. I’m excited to see the evolution over next 25 years and I can have more than a bottle a year so no scolding required! 😉 looking forward to the education. Makes you think though. I’m about done buying Bordeaux futures. Too long to wait, store, and 20-25 years is starting to look blurry in the telescope. Now it’s on to auctions and buying wines that are ready. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous Delectable note in December 2024. Amazingly pale for a 14 year old white. Aromatics of lemon, lanolin and wet straw. It hasn’t yet developed the toasty characters I was expecting, indicating still a long life ahead. Overall this is delicate on a light bodied leanish palate. Only 11% ABV. Lovers of big buttery Chardonnay may not appreciate this wine. 3 bottles left - I will try and have the next one in 12 to 18 months. — 10 months ago

President Obama

9.2

$15 at Macarthur — 4 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

What a wine and did not show it’s 43 year age at all. The color was very dark with no brick edge. The nose was a bit subdued but had the typical berries, herbs and meat notes that carried over to a very tasty wine. The finish was okay not super long but long enough.

I started buying Beaucastel maybe a few years before this 1978 vintage and in Parker’s reviews of the 1978 vintage was a consistent hold but he did change his mind years down the road and said it was over the hill; well not by a long shot. I constantly purchased 2 or 3 bottle of every vintage till the price was out on my reach in 2001. I also had visited the winery in about 1990. The real kicker with this vintage is the current price estimates of $150 to about $250, current vintages run $80+ and I purchased this bottle for $11.99.
— 5 years ago

with Matt and Barbara

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

Had the tempranillo a few months ago, this time it’s the grenache. It’s still wickedly young but putting out loads of cherry and watermelon juiciness and then immediately takes a turn into that rocks district funk. Always impressive how that shines through even when these wines are fresh. — 7 years ago

William McVicker

9.2

Great wine at a great price! — 8 years ago

Matthew Beckman

9.0

A distinctive cuvée of warmth and roundness. — 10 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.8

Smooth as a baby's bottom and lush as most of us drinking this Christmas Eve. — 12 years ago

David D

9.5

Great, inexpensive wine — 13 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

1L. Not my style. Ok over all. Juicy and big, chocolate overtures. Dark berries, mostly sweet blackberries, tastes pretty stemy but i assume this has no stems. Chassis. 14.2%. — 7 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.6

Slightly lighter ruby with a wider ruby garnet rim . More reserved and cooler , more elegant , spicier fruits than the Mouton , less plush. Cassis , violet , blackberry , red cherry , roasted red pepper , grafite and oyster shell . Quite detailed and mineral. On the palate this is finer boned and elegant with refreshing acidity , cassis , tobacco , grafite and that briny , sea shell note . Saline and very fine , but also very noticable tannins on the palate , long grafite , tobacco , cassis tinged finish . This comes across as very classic Lafite , with drier , cooler fruit; more introvert than the extrovert Mouton. It doesn’t shout, there is no need , its refinement and pedigree are clear to all. Still young but beginning to show some development, better in 5-10 years and will last well another 10-20 , and being Lafite , perhaps even longer . As an aside this was paired with seared duck breast , port wine sauce and roasted figs , a combination that really worked with the wine , it was just a fantastic combination. — 10 months ago

Ted

8.9

Another good locations wine. — 3 years ago

with Jeni

Vin d’Ottawa

9.0

A very drinkable Riesling with an underlying lime to it. Lots of fun spring sipping. — 4 years ago

with Gillian

Miles Perry

9.2

A really good red blend. Rich, fruity Cabernet forward wine with a great finish. — 5 years ago

Kelly Rinaldi

9.3

Oh behave, we liked it, it was yummy! — 7 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.1

Smell like a Dr Pepper but with none of the additives (obviously). Skrate cherry cola. Cranberry and cutting acidity. Supple and generous but light and pristine at the same time. Vg — 8 years ago

Mo Hassankhani

9.5

I love this wine! It is always so balanced. Extremely smooth with very little tannins showing, being so young. A wine that never disappoints no matter the vintage. — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Very impressed. Savory notes, pinch, baller showing. I like it more than my Cayuse experience. — 11 years ago

with Mark

Maxence Guilluy

10

Fresh and light, quickly foamy once in the mouth, anised, honey! Very very intressting champagne!!! — 12 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.6

From magnum at Acker birthday auction. Incredibly fresh and light colored. No oxidation. Really nice — 8 months ago

Joe Flo

9.5

Wine Spectator # 1 wine dinner. Surprisingly very good. 👍 — 9 months ago

Paige Donnell

9.5

Are with beef, great flavor - rich and delightful — a year ago

Kerri

9.0

Good semi dry bubbly. Loved the tiny bubbles, holds up well. Not too sweet — 4 years ago

Z. R.G.

8.9

Good on its own — 4 years ago

Kevin Blix

8.9

For the low price give it a 9 — 5 years ago

Michi Z

9.7

Love this wine! Not too sweet. — 6 years ago

Ian Jones

9.3

Had a bit more bite to it than the standard Ruby or Tawny versions. Also had some subtle notes of dark chocolate. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

22 July 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Esther Roden

9.1

Great all around red. Very dependable. — 10 years ago

Mandy Capehart

9.1

Excellent stand alone red! — 12 years ago