This could be the best Dominus ever surpassing the great 91 & 94 vintages. Dominus always needs time in the cellar to develop and show its Bordeaux style character but this was surprisingly approachable after a 2 hr decant showing layers of dark fruits, cassis, violets, earth, mocha and spices, densely structured with great balance and length. — 8 years ago
Compelling Rhone, beginning to show its age, but exceedingly nuanced. Previous bottles were bold with earthy fruit, undeniably, old school French. It could be said, that God himself, made this wine, to go with the Lamb Chops we grilled! 89, maybe 90, at this point. — 10 years ago
Great start to the night! Starting to show some age still focused and Balanced — 10 years ago
Always Good these guys..... — 10 years ago
Tight as a drum but got better as the night wore on. Definitely didn't show the ripeness of 2006. Would have guessed 2001 if asked. But still textbook Roumier. — 9 years ago
It's a very smooth drink! Fantastic! — 10 years ago
1937 Lafaurie-Peyraguey: seventy-eight years had nothing on this still-fresh show-stopper. Lucid amber color, tangy marmalade-tinged flavor, medium-weight that is not tiring to drink at all. Threads the needle with perfect balance of honeyed intensity and bright acidity. One of the best #Sauternes ever to grace these lips. The perfect #wine when the wolves of life are howling outside your door. — 10 years ago
Smooth and extremely drinkable.
Great find on clearance at LCBO — 11 years ago
Starting to show it's stuff, but still needs a lot more time to truly show it's roots. — 12 years ago
We drank the 1980 Chateau Montalena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with the 1980 Carneros Creek Turnbull/Fay Cab & Truchard Cabs. All three showing very well. All three acquired at release. The Montalena is very nice. It needed 15-20+ minutes to show its best. Great cherry, raspberry fruit. Perfectly mature now. Will hold for a couple years but peaking now. Enjoy if you have any of the wine. — 8 years ago
Post Auto Show dinner with Steve, Kevin and Lauren. — 10 years ago
This is one of the best one I have never had to drink....stored very well and show amazing after 45 minutes — 10 years ago
The Show
Hefty bold delight with a nice smooth irresistible finish. — 11 years ago
Jake Hajer
Fan of oakville fruit. Big, round, dry. Well made, but think it needs some time in the bottle for real character to show. — 7 years ago