David Schwartz

9.5

First time I have tasted this second label from Scarecrow. It was great. Ready for another opportunity to taste this gem. — 10 years ago

with Jim and Mark

Charles von Breitenbach

9.2

All those intense tannins one associates with Silver Oak have softened into what would pass for a very nice second growth — 10 years ago

Mike Ancuta

9.1

The nose is alluring, still a little young, really opened up on the second day — 10 years ago

Fabio Dore

8.9

Second favorite!! — 13 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.8

Giving absolute credence to the reputation that the wines from the Margaux commune show, both displayed an elegance allied with a subtle power and perfect balance, especially 2005.

2000 had a trace pyrazine note that I found unexpected, and quite frankly not that enjoyable. Outside of that the wine was perfect. The second bottle did not throw it as strong, so not exactly in the clear on this night.

The 2005 was in perfect shape, drink now or age it another 20 years easy, this was so enjoyable and balanced with perfect tannin integration and a seamless, dense and pure finish that sailed on forever.

#margaux #bordeaux #wine — 10 years ago

Clark Beaty

9.0

Second bottle of 78 I've had this year. The fruit is still present but soft, this wine has surprisingly held up beautifully and is drinking very well. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The second wine of Leoville Las Cases; which in more recent vintages is now a separate wine with it's own facility. The 89 is still sound. However, unless you enjoy a fair amount of green pepper in your wine, don't decant. The longer the decant, the bigger the green pepper. This 89 Clos du Marquis is soft and smooth. Blackberries, blueberries, raw rhubarb, mid green peppers (without decanting), dry stones, dark earth, stem inclusion, long elegant rhubarb/strawberry/raspberry finish and solid acidity. — 11 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

Could use a bit more acid, but overall very nice for a second wine. Drinking at peak in my estimation. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Ripe round blueberries, olallieberries, spiced plum, black cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, violets, Asian spice, baking spices, black tea, crushed/powdery dark minerals, dry light earth, nice acidity and a 45 second round lush ripe fruit finish. Drinking nicely with only four years of bottle evolution. Artemis is a nice value in an otherwise pricey SL lineup. Priced right at Costco. — 10 years ago

Vijay Parikh

9.0

Ranked second in cans at Andres — 11 years ago