Freddy R. Troya

9.4

A 2nd Grand Cru Classé 1855 Chateau located in the southern end of Pauillac that produces powerful wines with amazing structure wines.

V.2018 was beautifully blended at 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35%Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8%Petit Verdot, that delivers high-powered notes of espresso, tobacco leaves, and dense-black fruits on the nose.
Full-bodied, rich and velvety with an exquisite silken mouthfeel that is so signature of Pauillac wines, very plushy and opulent, yet well-priced and worth every single sip to the very last drop.

Age worthy to a decade if patient. However; literally couldn’t wait for it and had it all in a single seat! — 2 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2015 vintage. With 74% Merlot (and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc), this is a world of difference compared to the 2022 ( 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) tasted alongside. We switch from red fruit in the fully mature 2015, to the more black fruit personality of the 2022. While the 2015 is an attractive wine in a lighter style, it is no match for the more powerful and profound 2022,reflecting the impressive progress made here year after year since the Lorenzetti family took over. — 6 months ago

Doug Powers

9.7

Cork came out in 3 pieces, but no cork pieces left in bottle. Color is still medium-red, very faint browning on edges, massive cedar and cigar box aromatics, some pencil lead as well shows on palate, medium-weight, lovely balance, long, lingering finish, great older Bordeaux. Purchased at release for a song ($125/case) still have 5 left, this is one of my all-time favorite Pauillacs in the “non-1st, non-super 2d” category, amazing juice!! — 7 months ago

with Jim

Rich Bluth

8.9

such a great nose right after opening. a California classic that seems to be forgotten. — 5 years ago

Ben Jones

9.1

Smoked citrus and crushed rock on the nose. Underripe fruit, limestone and wood on the palate that comes across with great balance. High quality wine given the price point. — 7 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.2

Graphite, green pepper. Classic. — 9 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

May 10, 2016. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet franc, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Lovely left bank Bordeaux blend. Not a lot of tannin, good acidity, spicy finish. Yum — 9 years ago

Niki Lin

9.5

Sill great nose, lively — 10 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

A long underperforming 5th growth, that has undergone critical investments and seen dramatic turn around. Now under the same ownership/management as Lilian Ladouys. — 12 years ago

William Lauder

9.4

Truly Sublime and drinking well 42 years old. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon & 19% Merlot, aged in new oak. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and floral and earthy spice notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry, cherry and blackberry with licorice, tobacco and toasty oak notes. Long rich finish on soft juicy tannins, drinking well and still has room to age. Very Nice! — 4 months ago

Ed Chin

8.9

Solid but I think it needs some time for the oak to settle down — 6 months ago

Bestpolar

9.5

Limited edition number 0 0 1 0 5 3
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Christmas Day 2024
Richmond Deborah Tig Joseph Xavier Wups — 6 months ago

Robert Rothfield

9.2

Bright fruits, energetic — 5 years ago

Di Ana

9.0

Long Lake, NY — 5 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

In great vintages, second wines from pedigree Chateauxs are always a safe bet, and this is no exception. Pretty open on the nose, indicating its readiness, while hidden tannins and iron/blood-like flavours on the palate suggests waiting is clever, as it’s still one dimensional and needs time to fully express itself. — 7 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.3

One of the classiest Chardonnays in all of California. When you have an AVA named after you, you know you did it right. (Yes I know it's the mountains nearby...) — 9 years ago

Michael Solway

9.4

A sleeper from a difficult vintage providing much pleasure. The wine is delicately framed, but redolent of baking spices, camphor, tea and red fruits. Very charming and a delicious drink. — 9 years ago

Keith Nevison

9.4

Bold and tasty. Ages nicely. — 10 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.7

2000 Barons de Rothschild Pauillac, #Bordeaux. Dark, black cherry, plum, fig, graphite, firm tannins. Needs more time. Definitely a ripe vintage and done in a new works style. #wine # — 11 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Serious stuff here. — 3 months ago

Dan R

9.1

Showing very well, with dark fruit, graphite and earth notes. Nicely resolved. Great w bbq — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon & 28% Merlot, aged in new oak. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and floral and earthy spice notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry, cherry and blackberry with espresso, tobacco and toasty oak notes. Long rich finish on soft juicy tannins, drinking well and still has room to age. Very Nice! — 4 months ago

Bestpolar

9.0

Christmas Day 2024
Richmond Deborah Tig Joseph Xavier Wups — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

For our reception, I packed a magnum of this in 2007 into my suitcase.. Same as it was that night, it is tonight. Every 750ml I/we have had since then has better than the magnum I brought. The magnum was good, but a touch broken down. This is in amazing shape. Storage is everything w/ wine of this age.

The nose was straight up brighter, aged fruit profile with mushrooms, sweetened led pencil & barnyard. Beautiful. Classic 80’s seminole Bordeaux. 48 years from inception & 46 years in bottle, amazing.

Happy anniversary Sofia! ❤️ you endlessly!

This is a perfect example of why I love Bordeaux. — 9 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Goes down easy but still plenty serious — 6 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.4

Back when wine was wine & men were men, another time.., — 8 years ago

Min Wook Choi

9.3

Great wine of Bordeaux. — 9 years ago

Kim Reisman McKee

8.9

Light, subtle cool climate Syrah. Easy to drink with cheese before dinner, — 9 years ago

with Patrick

Mako Sawaguchi

9.0

Subtle at first, peppery later. — 10 years ago

with Gordon