Alex Powell

9.1

This is indeed quite a lovely old school rioja, the nose awash with savoury leafy tones, tobacco and warm earth, dried plums and unfortunately the coconut dill of american wood....very refined palate, mid-sized, fluent and sweet n sour throughout, delicious peat moss and mud tones, plenty of dried fruit, however a creaminess to the texture and a splash of cedar on the finish detracts from its otherwise unmistakable beauty. I just can't help but feel this would be so much better without the american oak. I can only wait for the day all top riojan wines cast aside the shadow of their past, and believe wholesomely in the grandeur of their unique terroir. — 10 years ago

Caryn Jones

9.2

The goods. — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

In a great drinking window now with an easy 5 more years to go. Old school aromas and flavors of stems, peppercorns, meat, and crushed blueberries with a good old school funk. #pegau #chateuneuf — 11 years ago

with Javier and TJ

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Impressive stuff; lovely old school aromatics highlighted by pan fried herbs, dusty tannins, nice acidity, pure cassis fruit and a great "Tuscan" feel. Truly well made and grafted to age gracefully. — 10 years ago

Jason Hemming

8.9

Nice old school Rioja. Bright cherry, dried tobacco and dill. Great acidity — 10 years ago

Roy Whitehead

9.5

Beautifully aromatic. Classic tar and roses in an old school, ethereal Barolo — 11 years ago

Rx Wine Lab

9.0

Old school as they come! This reserva is a benchmark for those wanting to hone in on Rioja. 10 years of aging has muted the fruit of sour cherry and pomegranate skins and secondary aromas are dominant with cedar, coconut flan and dill. — 10 years ago

Veronica Castro

9.1

Old school. So pretty. Cherries, earth, light-bodied and limber. — 10 years ago

Olivier Ngo

9.0

Challis Lane was smooth and refined. Great for the price! — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

Kick ass Bordeaux. Very old school, pencil lead, graphite, lighter bodied, lots of red fruit too, and very structured. Cooling and cleansing, perfect foil for the steak dinner. — 11 years ago