Second Growth

Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dark ruby red in the glass. Very aromatic with black cherry, crème de cassis, licorice, vanilla extract, and hints of graphite. Dense, concentrated fruit on the palate with a bit of the Rutherford dust on the back end. A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, this is the second wine produced from the J.J. Cohn estate after Scarecrow. Although still in its infancy, it was a pleasure with Wagyu Steak Frites. 14.9% alcohol. $190. — 7 years ago

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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Somm David T
9.5

This is the most picturesque Chateau in Bordeaux. Oh...and they make a pretty amazing Bordeaux. It's a good first look at the 03 vintage from my five bottle set. There are steak wines and then there are steak wines. This was a 10 pair with the T-bone...Heaven. The tannins have softened but have many years ahead to get to that perfect place. The mouthfeel is full, round, creamy and elegant. The fruits have a not too sweet liqueur style. They are; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, plum, sweet tobacco leaf, anise, used leather, black tea, used coffee grounds, rich wet black turned earth, stones, dry red florals, spice; clove, nutmeg, baking spices; very light vanilla, touch of caramel, dark chocolate and acidity that pours over the palate. There is the start of harmony in the structure, length, balance and tension. The finish lasts a full two-minutes and it crushed with the T-bone. Next bottle in 5-7 years. For the legions of you on Delectable crushing only young Napa Cabernet, you have no idea what you're missing in aged Bordeaux...forget about it...even vs. well aged Napa Cabernet. Respect!!! 3-4 hour decant and it needed every second of it. — 8 years ago

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Sofia Jalilie

Sofia Jalilie

Such a treat to enjoy a wine that makes delicious food that much better! Look forward to the next one- cheers to now!
James Cahill

James Cahill

Agree on the aged BDX comment.

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Excellent to be a second wine by the Chateaux — 10 years ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1962

Yoon Ha
9.7

This is the second bottle. More concentration, density with a broader stance. Drinking younger than the first. Hard to decide, but I give a nudge to the first bottle for its beauty and delicacy. — 11 years ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1992

The second LLC1992 in one month, again a great effort and I think the best 1992. Fantastic concentration and ripe green impressions — 12 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1987

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🌍 4.98B

Stunning Cos @ £180 - RP83 🤣

🍷 Deep ruby

👃 Gravel, flint, minerals & soggy earth through black berry fruits w/ herbs, soot, smokey oak & mint

👄 Med body of smooth b/berry loaded w/ mocha, liquorice & minerals

🎯 Long linger of ⬆️ w/ black tea
— 7 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Ha! We so think alike tonight. The '86 was in a good spot, just needed a few hours to open.
Chris England

Chris England

@Severn Goodwin we are spoilt 😁 great minds 👍🍷😎👏

Yelland & Papps

Second Take Grenache 2016

Louis Schofield
8.9

Sweet strawberry fruit - but light on its feet with a touch of whole bunch. Smashable. — 8 years ago

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Blankiet Estate

Prince of Hearts Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

I initially had this rated lower trying to handicap it for being a 2013, served blind this would be hard to pick out as a second wine. Did Claud mix up the barrels? That's a joke by the way. Firing on all cylinders, restrained fruit, rich tannins and an acid balance, delivers from the bouquet on the nose to the finish. — 9 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1983

Delicious wine well balanced. Drinking like an aged first growth Bordeaux — 10 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Craig Haserot
9.3

Time for some first growth. This 1970 is a very good spot. Properly aged and goes great with the razor clams at oenotri. Hello über. — 11 years ago

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Parker Coonawarra Estate

Terra Rossa First Growth Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Jason
9.8

Ethereal genius from the old stalwart — 12 years ago

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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend

First Ornellaia, gotta try the regular one next time. Good bottle for a second wine. — 7 years ago

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George Yasutake

George Yasutake

I'll bring one of mine to POA.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nice wine. Drank it on the second day. Still had a lot of character to it. — 8 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

'82s were on fire. I'm saying the Mouton took WOTN but these all went quick and a second taste might have made a difference. I went and got the end of the Mouton during which time this one was finished. That good. — 8 years ago

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Jason Cutrer

Jason Cutrer

This was the runner up for me - great bottle
9.8

Château Kirwan

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Second try - great succes! — 10 years ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

This is the second time I've had this wine and I'm more satisfied with it this time than last time. Beautiful nose and wonderful flavor. — 10 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Echo de Lynch-Bages Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Very dry with dense berry and soft minerals, great overall balance with classic Pauillac taste (second wine of Chateau Lynch-Bages). 93 — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

This new world blend from maybe not the best vintage can easily outshine first or second growth bordeaux for my palate... — 11 years ago