Michael Walsh

9.8

Simply fantastic. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

From magnum and paired well with three different Tri-tip steaks sources and marinades.

On the nose, sweet & sour, ripe dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, some ripe, slightly rustic rhubarb with just a hint of blue fruits. Glycerin, touch of fruit liqueur, vanilla, dry stones, crushed rocks, hints of dry herbs, used leather, saddle-wood, dark rich soils, soft dark spice, underlying white pepper and dark red fresh and slightly withering florals with a touch of violets.

The palate is med and beautiful. The length, structure, tension and balance are at its peak harmony from magnum. Sweet & sour, ripe dark cherries, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate, some ripe, slightly rustic rhubarb, burnt orange, with just a hint of blue fruits. Glycerin, touch of fruit liqueur, vanilla, dry river stones, crushed rocks, hints of dry herbs, used leather, saddle-wood, dark rich soils, limestone minerals, dry stems, more presence, soft dark spice, underlying white pepper and dark red fresh and slightly withering florals with a touch of violets and blue flowers. The acidity is waterfall perfect. The rich, ripe, fresh fruit, well balanced finish is simply beauty on steroids.

Photos of, Lopez de Heredia, Vat fermenters that are still in use and somewhere between 100-200 years of age (they repair them as needed to keep them tight), their cooperage and Maria José López de Heredia who now runs the family business. — 7 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.4

simply stunning white Burgundy that could come from nowhere else. Still light green, it is a near perfect Corton Charlemagne with amazing intensity and drive, stunning focus. It's an aristocratic wine, incredibly poised and elegant, with gorgeous lemon fruit, steeliness and a touch of minerals, incredibly long and bringing every taste bud to attention. Really a headspinning wine. Wow. — 9 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

Simply the best Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir — 9 years ago

with Sue

Blake Engleman

10

Simply outstanding! Damn that is good. — 10 years ago

Rob Oliver

10

Simply Stunning, so complex with an long finish — 10 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.3

Simply delicious! — 10 years ago

P S

9.3

Simply fantastic. — 11 years ago

Shannon Dare

9.5

Go-to Pinot. Smooth. Kroger $8. — 12 years ago

Sarah Briganti

9.8

Crisp clean and simple — 13 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Simply stunning and still youthful, aromatic and dense. Stunning purity of dark fruits and ditto berries, where pencil shavings, cigar box and fading flowers add nuance and complexity. Medium (+) bodied with great acidity and finely grained tannins, which still needs time to fully integrate with its lovely, lush fruit personality. Still surprisingly youthful, this still needs a few years to fully present itself. Just a gorgeous wine. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.6

Earthy with coffee undertones. A bit of cooked meat. Tasted blind and guessed 2003 Angelus. Simply beautiful — 8 years ago

Cameron Myhrvold

9.5

Beautiful wine. Super concentrated even now and a simply delicious wine. As crazy as this sounds i think it is too early to drink. I would love to try this sexy thing in 4 or 5 more years. I love it! — 8 years ago

Don Giovani

9.7

Simply great — 9 years ago

Ted Kizor

10

This is the best wine I've had in a while. It's in such a good place right now. Just the right amount of pyrazines so you know it's cab and everything in harmony. Simply sublime. — 10 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.7

Nothing but good things as always. This defies words, defies explanation. Simply love this wine. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Szychowski

9.4

So much complexity on the nose and simply stunning. — 11 years ago

Logan Gonzalez

9.0

Eme's lover — 11 years ago

Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

9.7

Wow. Wine of the day. After Montrose, Calon Segur, and Cos D'Estournel, this is simply outstanding. — 12 years ago

Theresa Lee

9.6

Very enjoyable — 12 years ago

with Steven

Pooneet K

9.5

Truly excellent. What a wine. Great drinking window and wouldn’t mind trying in 3-5 years as well. A 1998 Lignier Clos de la Roche is one of the wines that impacted me the most, and was very excited to try Ponsot. Very pure and precise but quite hedonistic. Incredibly mouth filling with a very, very long finish. Excellent balance and mouthfeel. Simply delicious. — 7 years ago

Spiro Hala

9.9

Simply amazing. — 8 years ago

Kevin Ortzman

9.1

Such a reliable wine - sour cherries, cedar tobacco box with slight ash. Simply fantastic! — 9 years ago

Andrew

9.2

Simply amazing ! — 9 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.3

Simply superb, mature enough today with all the left bank Bordeaux assets: color, refined tannins, earth and berry spirit God Bless! — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

10

Proof that one does NOT have to spend a lot of money to acquire wines that will age gracefully into a beautifully mature wine 36 years of age. The usual pepper note is there that tells you are with a Cabernet Franc from #chinon, but the real beauty unfurls with the elegant spices of tobacco leaf and old leather, notes of forest floor, subtle mint, dried red currant and cassis fruits. Simply beautiful and I will now go buy a case of 2010 and say goodbye to it in storage for at least ten years. $20-25 retail for the recent vintages. #1979 #smashingpumpkins #raffault — 10 years ago

George Wareing

9.5

Simply delicious, traditional Rioja. — 10 years ago

Sean Nelson

10

Simply perfect. Defies all attempts to break it down into component parts. Wow. Bravo, @Cathy Corison ! — 11 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.5

Simply fabulous! — 11 years ago

Dan Pugh

9.9

Simply excellent; full of dark rich fruit and a spectacular range of spice including cinnamon, nutmeg, a little black pepper, a little oak, some earth. Fabulously complex and really special. — 12 years ago