Amit Srivastava

9.2

Medium to full bodied balanced and smooth . Clearly a step or 2 above the std Heitz cab but not sure if the 4 times multiple of price is worth it — 3 years ago

with Gunja and Norman

Justin Hansohn

9.2

Legendary producer. Shortly after converting to biodynamic? Has a lean mineral energetic quality and while the energy is great and finish quite long and definitely not showing any of those 22 years in aged symptoms there is an opulence I really love in many Puligny 1er I have tasted and maybe expected some of that...nonetheless this is a beautiful style I feel just not worth the $300 for this bottle. Would much prefer invest in something I know will express a Puligny 1er opulence at 22 years and worth every penny. It’s okay it just seems it’s times at a value have passed. Still grateful to have this experience. Definitely one of the crowd faves and my own as well. — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Last week was a combo of 4th Friday and Open That Bottle Night on back to back nights. Needless to say, the lineup between both days was full of heavy hitters, so I’m only posting standout bottles.

This was slow oxed for a few hours before the event. I was fortunate to try this a couple times throughout the evening. Monster stuff that is only getting better. Aromatics of dark cocoa, mocha, bayleaf, cedar, currant, underripe blackberries and raspberries. Built like a tank on the palate...big structure sporting notes of leather, herbs de Provence, grilled black cherries, plum, mulberries, graphite, and a tannic finish. If you can decant for half a day, go for it. Otherwise, hold on and enjoy the fireworks in 5-7yrs. Thanks for bringing @Jid R . — 6 years ago

with Jid

Patrick Derdeyn

9.6

Have been fortunate enough to have this wine 3 times now. It’s just so good. Iron, blood, pepper, black fruit and a finish that continues on for over a minute. I still think this will improve with a couple of years, but it is truly a special wine now. — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.1

This wine has been very impressive each of the 3-4 times I’ve had it. Purchased after seeing a rave on instagram and I’m happy to report that it’s in great shape, with a lovely balance of freshness and complexity. Punches above its weight for sure. Becoming a big Lamy fan! — 8 years ago

Sergio Licea

9.5

Cherry liqueur, thyme, graphite, truffle, fennel, coffee grounds, chestnuts, balsamic, iron, leather, tobacco, lavender, cigar box, eucalyptus. Soft rounded acidity/minimal velvet tannin presence, full bodied, silly texture, long herbal, smoky, sour fruit finish. Highly aromatic, vibrant, softer expression of Brunello. Mature notes of a wine 3 times its age. Perfume jumped out the glass after 2 hours decanting. — 9 years ago

Erika Turner

9.2

Had this after a 2020 Rully. Exactly what was needed. Lifted citrusy good times. — 3 years ago

with Rubychick and See

"Odedi"

9.1

This is a tasty Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County in California, however it is not drinking like one.

Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Good right out of the bottle and much better after 2 hours in the decanter, so be patient.

I had this wine many times before, and it is drinking very nicely as a 5 year old.

Fruit forward and rich, with a bit of RS. Good by itself as a sipping wine.

Aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 5 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.6

Corny wife made my son wear corny hat on his 21st but we made up for it with a great birth year champagne. Trying to have fun during these scary times. — 6 years ago

Rosie Johnson

9.6

A little sweet as is with a dessert wine. Rated -00 points many times over by professionals. I loved it but I wouldn’t give it 100 points. — 7 years ago

with Richard

Kevin Blix

8.9

I prefer the 2007 better at current time. Had two times in last week. Wine seemed sweet compared to others John brought. — 8 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.9

Have had this wine at least 6 times during the past decade and it never lived up to its hype!
This time it did. Velvety smooth with big ripe dark fruit cherries and plums Great! — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.5

Simply stunning. Big red fruits, tobacco, earth and brilliant nose. Had this from 750ml several times and wasn't impressed but this absolutely killed from the larger format. — 9 years ago

leon egozi

9.3

The 305 wine group weekend in Key West- great times — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon with complex aromas of fresh ripe citrus and tropical fruits with herbal mineral notes. Pineapple and orange citrus flavors adding grapefruit, melon & peach tones, great acidity balance, rich & smooth, long finish ending with rich bright mineral character. Nice! Had this several times, consistent quality. Short-term aging will benefit. Just outstanding — 5 years ago

DC

9.1

Desperate times! — 6 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.3

Raul is one of those special and unique producers whose wines stand out in just about any field with others of similar quality. I could fill pages with tasting notes, but I feel it’s more appropriate to simply reiterate that these wines are beautiful, complex, superbly crafted and downright delicious. It is nearly impossible not to drink a whole bottle. I’m giving an extra point or two for the Saint Jacques Mencía cuvée because of the exceptional value it delivers at well under $20. This would embarrass many village level Burgundies at three or even four times the price. — 7 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This was a perfect btl that had an intoxicating nose of sweet red fruits, cassis, earth, cedar, forest floor, spice cake, leather & cigar box. As I have stated many times one of the great drinking vintages of GL next to the legendary 82. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

After finally getting caught up with last weeks posting, its back to our regularly scheduled Friday N/V Rosé Champagnes. My favorite after Krug. Sofia’s is different about every 2-3 weeks. 🤣🥂

My notes are listed many times previously. I’m taking a break from notes for now and going to fully enough my baby bottles 🍼 of 375ml. Ahhhh! — 8 years ago

Andrew S

9.6

This will likely wrap it up for me. A birth year bottle on my birthday and my 1000th bottle on Delectable. It’s a bottle that makes you appreciate the beauty of the wine, it’s story, and times and occasions you share a bottle. Faint red fruits, leathers, dust, tar, and a pretty acidity. It opened up over an hour, drank well for a couple and did some fading thereafter. — 8 years ago