Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Located in the communes of Macau and Ludon, Chateau Cantemerle, designated a great growth in the famous 1855 classification, has deep fine gravel soil. A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Black fruit aromas with spicy notes. On the palate dark berry flavors, a touch of pepper on smooth fine tannins. Long finish, well structured on a fresh ending. Needs decanting or a few more years in the cellar. Tasting Sample. — 9 years ago

Craig Engelson

9.1

Quite peaty with smoky notes and some caramel. I added a couple drops of water and found that it opened up quite nicely. Great blend for the price point — 11 years ago

Andrew Qi

9.2

Rich, smooth porter — 11 years ago

Jordan Kretchmer

9.4

Great Pinot, profile like the Famous Gate Pinot, but without the complex finish. — 13 years ago

Michael Genn

9.7

The famous '02 100pt Parker and wine spectator wine of the year. Lucky enough to have it twice this month, both from 1.5L. Incredible! — 9 years ago

David L

9.7

06' Barnard Magrez Cabernet. 83% CB 12% CF 5%PV. WOW... A rare bottle indeed. This was sourced from the famous Vineyard Thorevilos (Abreu). Aaron Pott was its winemaker in 2006.

A 2 hour + on the decanting. All the elegant black fruit you can imagine in this glass. A 30+ finish. It's certainly in the discussion of one of the finest 2006's I've had out of Napa. Drinking well now & has another 20+ great years in it.

Barnard Magrez is now sourcing there fruit from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyards. If you didn't get enough Realm Dr. Crane 12/13's. Hell… just want to add another great wine! This certainly could be a viable option(wish list). Benoit Touquette is "NOW" the winemaker😉👍!!

I'm not saying the 12 & 13's are another Realm Dr. Crane. They're the same winemaker & sourcing🤔. Just a thought... — 10 years ago

Moreno Luis

9.6

The most famous wine of the enfant terrible of spanish winemakers. Enjoy this great mencia. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Famous for his Sylvaner but the Riesling is wonderful and distinctive. Rich and unctuous with minerality that balances it out and prevents it from brim overbearing. Lovely fruit. Just a great drink. — 10 years ago

with Cheryl

Anna Marie Dos Remedios

9.7

In front of the famous Maxfield Parrish painting at The Palace hotel, the perfect place for this lovely sparkling wine! — 11 years ago