Paul Woolls

9.2

Amazing power for this age. Sweet elegance, balance. — 6 years ago

romo

9.2

More power w air. — 7 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.3

Very saline and mineral driven with lots of power wow! — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.4

Loving the 2010's in Napa! Decanted 5hrs and just a beautiful wine with power and grace. Long life ahead — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

8.9

The Montrose group were the most disappointing of this tasting, but it is known that they did not put their best foot forward in 2005, and even somewhat in 2000 as both showed some balance issues that showed more heat and medicinal than power and harmony as one would expect from this storied chateau. — 10 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.5

Stood out in a vertical along with 96' still quite youthful overall, nose has wonderful mix of blackcurrant, cassis, sous Bois, smoke, graphite. Deep, rich and giving, this is in a wonderful place at the mo. Powerful, youthful sweet black fruit with spice laden tannins that though are starting to soften show great power and class. Wonderful! — 11 years ago

Michel Rolland

9.3

1988 elegant very very elegant, laking power in the middle but so silky. — 11 years ago

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.6

More structured than the Vogue. Tons of fine ground spice and dark berry fruit. Elegant while still letting its power known. — 11 years ago

Jeff Perlegos

9.9

Wow...power AND elegance — 12 years ago

Ben Aneff

Managing Partner Tribeca Wine Merchants

9.7

Real depth and power in this wine. Less aromatic fireworks than the RSV but still very beautiful. Needs at least a couple if hours or air to get going. A real treat! — 12 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

10

A slam dunk. Absolutely mind-boggling. Power, finesse, authority, transparency and all those things. It was also super clean! — 13 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Awesome vintage for Cristal! So much power & energy that coats the palate with citrus, apple, pear, brioche, mineral & refreshing acidity — 7 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.8

The 2016 ‘Insignia’ is an absolutely incredible showing, and is amongst the most compelling vintages I have yet to taste from the Estate. Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec which spent 24 months in 100% new french oak. As this unwinds in the glass it begins to release its seductive aromatics of ripe dark currants, crème de cassis and blueberries along with fresh violets, pencil shavings, wild sage brush and exotic spices. On the palate this is full-bodied, with a gorgeous rich, opulent texture that is beautifully balance by a lovely touch if underlying acidity keeping it fresh and inviting all the way through the long enveloping finish. Displaying a remarkable combination of both power and precision, the 2016 is a total stunner and will go on to have a marvelous future for many years to come. — 7 years ago

Yotam Sharon

Consulting Winemaker Gvaot, Miles, Alona; Blogger yotamsharon.com

9.8

This is just beautiful, probably at pick. 2002 is underrated here and Lafite's strict selection allows for a quintessential Lafite combination of power and breadth with refinement and true elegance. That's what we drink wine for. — 9 years ago

Brash Higgins

9.3

Wonderful wine, ready to drink now. Great musky nose, and power to spare. — 10 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.8

Wow! According to Christian the 13 is the greatest Dominus they have ever produced. A wine that they have never tasted anything like it before. So much power, structure with incredible balance and weight. Floral, mineral, graphite with dark plum fruits. — 11 years ago

Max Coane

9.7

Such power, such width (girth?) but still tension and balance. A beauty even if still a baby. Needs an hour at least right now. — 11 years ago

Mark Maruszak

9.4

Such a baby yet, huge aromatics of apricot, lemon zest, stone fruit. Bright crisp acidity balancing a luscious sweetness. Power and finesse in one. Tons of age left. — 11 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.7

Sweet cherry fruits, soaring aromatics and so much power but so much finesse. Baking spices and very floral showing an elegant nature with hidden tannins lurking, still very young but what a future with great class and breed.
This was my WOTN. — 12 years ago

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.5

Creamy citrus and delicious. Nice power and depth on the palate. — 12 years ago

Michael Ochsner

9.4

AMAZing! Lean, elegant, classy power. — 13 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

That special kind of wine that can display both elegance and power. Deep and perfumed, blackberry, black olive, hints of black licorice and cracked black pepper. Finishes superbly long and elegant. Shows itself best after 2 hour decant. — 7 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.7

Way too soon for this stud of a wine, but I needed to compare it side by side with Cristal 08. Big, bold, in your face... lots of structure and acidity... notes of Apple core and lemon pith...best Dom I’ve had... but only showing glimpses of future glory. Sharing lots of nuance and notes with the Cristal... on this day the brooding power of the Dom came across a bit more dumb and slumbering. Patience required! — 8 years ago

Dan Tepfer

9.8

Did not disappoint. Incredible mixture of power and gentle roundness. Perfect with shoulder of lamb. — 9 years ago

with Jerome

Paul Woolls

9.4

Elegant power. Still vibrant — 10 years ago

with Conrad, Matt and 1 other

Matt Forester

9.6

1994. Hard to believe it's a 1994. I'm sure I've never tasted a better 1994 from Bordeaux. Currant, cassis, some vegetal notes, leather, barnyard. Beautiful with some power. Doesn't taste to me like it is fading at all. — 11 years ago

with Matt

Jay Thomson

Owner Copain Winery & Punchdown Cellars

9.5

A little power and a lot of elegance — 11 years ago

Tom Riley

9.4

Typical Corison magic. Restraint, elegance, power. This bottle has great depth and structure. Ten more years minimum. Such a treat. 13.8%abv. — 12 years ago

Christine Havens

10

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to taste the three La La's from the 1999 vintage side by side last night. La Turque was, by far, the most concentrated and frankly, massive of the three. Impressive aromas of dust, earth, iron, game, spice, damp clay, blood, meat and bone. Sculpted layers of flavor, depth and sheer power continue in the mouth with brooding black fruit, mouth-coating, yet balanced tannins, a compelling animal quality, savory notes, dollops of spice. This wine is an amazing, bordering on spiritual journey. — 12 years ago

Nicole Perez

9.5

Dry & spicy. Perfect with steak! — 13 years ago