A remarkable wine, a bit like many ‘45’s in its power and concentration. And while those who are after some more of the La Chapelle structure may be disappointed (and I have sympathy with aspects of the assessment), this is such an full expression of fruit and terroir, that I can really only cheer. Plums, orange zest, pepper and currants on the enticing nose. The palate is awash in luscious, sweet fruit, soy tinged, with melting tannins, round and soft, pure velvet past the mid palate, and it finishes with gusto, batons twirling, with layered exuberance and appealing length. — 8 years ago
Super yummy!! — 8 years ago
Well done California Cab. Soft tannins, not overly oaked. — 9 years ago
Weird weird weird. Loved it. Great bridge between a dry rose and my next red.. If you can accept the crazy smell of dusty dirty old clothes, you'll love it. — 9 years ago
Works perfectly with fish. A full body with aromas of pear. — 9 years ago
My reading speech for itself. I enjoy it very much — 10 years ago
White blend (Grenache, Chardonnay, Marsanne) with loads of minerality and acidity, plus notes of lime and a little apricot. — 11 years ago
Enjoyed this more than my first bottle a few months ago. Has settled down a bit. Quaffable, bright tart red fruit. Again was better on day 2. Not "pure" bottling — 7 years ago
What can be said about d'Yquem can only be expressed in poetry, even in a modest vintage like 1998. It is an inner sanctum, a fragrant garden, a poignant release that is both profound and glorious. Descriptors cannot do it justice, sensual and honey-drenched layers of apricots, vanilla bean, creme brûlée and almond pastry. Viscous and glycerol-laden in the mouth, offset by dazzling acidity, dried fruit—quince, more apricots. A silken, pure, honey-spun web of delight. I'm rambling, but d'Yquem does that. — 8 years ago
Grapey but good. — 9 years ago
Delicious! Very fruity and a mouthful! Yum — 9 years ago
yes yes and more yes — 9 years ago
I wish I was back in España sipping this wine with some olives and manchego!! — 11 years ago
Pure of fruit. Pure of meat. Glorious! — 7 years ago
Dry and delicious. — 7 years ago
Place by trader joes. Like an almost red rose. — 8 years ago
Nose is apple, fresh and light. In the mouth very light and jovial as well. Fruity and then lightly bitter on the finale. Very feminin and elegant. — 8 years ago
Pour un vin qui a presque mon âge... Il est encore pas mal! Ouvert presque 24h avant! Et bien il tient la route! — 8 years ago
Solo con lo de: "Pure -extra brut-" ya estaba cachondo. #polroger — 9 years ago
2010. Kind of in a dumb phase, but very good and lots of potential. — 9 years ago
Spicy, soily like the aroma of fresh dirt & chocolate sprinkles. I just enjoy this wine. — 9 years ago
Light, a little sweet, a little buttery and very soft. — 10 years ago
The f bomb by the dirty pure project — 10 years ago
Pure. Beautiful cherry notes. Not a great vintage, but a great wine. This is how Grenache should be expressed. — 11 years ago
Sara Padilla
This would pair wonderfully with a steak 🤤 — 7 years ago