Shay A

9.6

After an epic lunch from @joe leatherwood , a few of us got together for a socially-distanced evening hosted by @Keith Fisher to keep the party going.

After the 2012 Harlan at lunch, Keith decided to continue with the theme with an ‘06. Unbelievably smooth and balanced while still retaining power. Aromatically it is very black fruit dominant...blackberries, cassis, sweet tar/pipe tobacco, graphite and channeling just a touch of bay leaf. Waves of flavor on the palate of smoked meat, creme de cassis, currant, mocha, baking spices and a supremely balanced finish. At this point in its evolution, it’s reminiscent of a high end bordeaux from a warm/ripe vintage. A total treat. — 6 years ago

with Jid, joe and 3 others

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

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

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

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A blend of 60/40 Pinot noir and Chardonnay almost all grand cru but everything is mid slope and chalky soils a perfect balance between power and elegance minimum 25 years. A very creamy texture on the nose. A very long finish with a good amount of richness 80% biodynamic. The aim is to convert all has a bit of a nutty almond character. — 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

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

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

Doug Kahn

9.0

Not my favorite vintage of opus. Too lean and faded at points. Not much power and texture as I would like at this age — 9 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

Mike Martin @TheWineShepherd

Wine Buyer Vintry Fine Wines

9.4

Power, elegance, earth, old-school.. #Classic — 11 years ago

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.6

Lots of raw power. Black cherry, earth, gripping tannins. Long, long finish. Great! — 12 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! — 13 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! — 14 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

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

Paul Woolls

9.4

Elegant power. Still vibrant — 11 years ago

with Conrad, Matt and 1 other

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

Jay Thomson

Owner Copain Winery & Punchdown Cellars

9.5

A little power and a lot of elegance — 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

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

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! — 14 years ago