Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Solid! Beautiful deep purple color. Aromas of blueberry, leather, black cherry cassis and cocoa. Amazing dark and blue flavors, very well balanced. — 10 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2017 vintage. Saint-Julien stands out in 2017. — 2 days ago

Ron R

9.3

Celebrating the day when fathers can reflect on what’s next with their families and children. Carpe Diem! — 10 days ago

with Anne-marie

romo

9.3

Relieving-ly sound. Sweet nose and subtle Piedmont rays at odds with the young tannic finish. — 16 days ago

JKT

9.2

As good as a Morgan can get? Frances, lift, complexity, Gamay fruits. — 2 days ago

Ashraf Attal

9.3

With my 2 loves & Amr Sybil milione — 6 days ago

Angela Sanks

10

So velvety and rich! This vintage is #3 wine spectator / cab / full body!! — 19 days ago

Jay Kline

9.4

It is customary for the wines of Chateau Musar to be released seven years post-vintage. However, in 2013, the decision was made to hold the vintage back. 2006 was unusual for two reasons. The first, were the cool climatic conditions in the Bekaa; the likes of which had not been seen since the 1950’s. There was a two-week period in winter where the valley was blanketed in snow and mild temperatures remained in effect throughout much of the growing season. The second was much more tragic: 2006 was a war year in Lebanon. On July 12th of that year, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a bloody conflict that lasted (officially) a little over a month. Sadly, thousands of lives were lost. In 2017, eleven years after harvest, the 2006 vintage was deemed ready for release.

Poured into a decanter about 90min prior to service. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black cherry, blackberries, black currants, tobacco, horse blanket, leather, some red and purple flowers, dried herbs and Eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and absolutely delicious. A triumph and perfect with lamb chops. Drink now through 2046+.

How Chateau Musar endures to make wines from the Bekaa remain one of the great examples of human grit and determination available in the world of wine. Frankly, it’s a minor miracle this vintage ever made it to the winery. — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Served too warm; clearly better when it was served at the right temperature. — 10 days ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.3

This is spectacular. That roughness that is characteristic of Rioja is prominent but exists alongside a beautifully dry, luscious dark cherry 🍒 and oak flavour. And even with all its complexity, it’s a nice sipper too. — 2 days ago

with Gillian

Ron Siegel

9.5

Drinking well with its black fruits, graphite, sweet spice, wet earth, & tobacco — 18 days ago

Liselotte Brouwers

9.5

Geweldig om te mogen proeven! — 15 days ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — a month ago

with Brenda

Conrad Green

9.5

Dark plum and ink. Very pure and scented. Lovely texture and intensity. Plush — 21 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Conrad Green

9.5

Plush and red cherry. Floral notes and a hint of pepper. Great stuff. — 21 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

So young and vivid and fresh….
Served single blind….; I thought this could be the Pontet Canet 2009…. 😱 — 10 days ago

Robert Swart

9.1

Cedar, sour cherries, and pencil shavings on the nose. Dried fruit on the palate. Still drinking well! — 18 days ago

Vanessa

9.5

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish. — a month ago

with Deked1

Ed Chin

9.3

While I think it has the potential to be a memorable wine, right now it seemed a bit disjointed. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Lalo jaime diego orlando adolfo MAGNUM — 24 days ago