Narun P

9.1

Mid-shoulder fill. There was a slight indication of oxidation on the nose with some interesting cheesy smell. However on the palate this wine was so complex expressing all sorts of things ranging from sour cherry, mushroom, earthiness, strawberry (!), fresh vegetation or herbaceous note (in a good way). — 9 years ago

James Forsyth

9.6

An iconic Stags Leaps wine... And now there is a map to know where the Joseph Phelps Insignia vineyards are. — 9 years ago

Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

9.5

Outstanding! There is the perfect moment for a bottle to be opened and tonight was it. It was the wine equivalent of a album that you can listen to from start to finish. — 10 years ago

Ryan Johnson

9.6

This was showy and delicious. There were beautiful mineral notes that showed after an hour in the decanter. — 10 years ago

Marty Winters

9.7

There are times when I am completely surprised by a wine. Low fill, destroyed capsule but the best bottle of Mouton that I have had pre 1982. This wine was singing. — 11 years ago

Jon Tam

9.5

One of the best CDP's out there — 11 years ago

jarred gild

Head Wine Buyer Western Market

9.1

are there any two affordable wines more enjoyable than this and dönnhoff's basic riesling? — 13 years ago

Narun P

9.3

Lower neck/high shoulder fill. Cork intact but crumbled as it was pulled out. The appearance was excellent – fresh, dark, deep, no sign of letting go at all. On the bouquet, there was a strong Cabernet perfume. Cassis, black fruits. The tannic structure was still very healthy. No trace of oxidation whatsoever. This Montrose lived up to its name as a long distance runner! — 9 years ago

Cristina F

9.6

So much fresh fruit and grippy tannins there, after 18 years. Youthful and I would give it more time in the bottle, there is enough of everything to allow it even more complexity. — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Classy, elegant, terroir driven claret. We paired this with our first Donabe, and it worked... But I can't help thinking that it would have been better with a grilled ribeye. This is still young but the finish is already there- super long and mineral! — 10 years ago

with Jim

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.1

1990: Corked, unfortunately. My mom had the best line, "It sure tastes better than it smells!" I recall what it was like on release, hard candy sweetness with a surprisingly light framework, particularly compared to both the '88 & '89 on release, and the crazy depth of the'90 Ch. Filholt Creme de tete, which was massively concentrated. This bottle still had oomph, yet wasn't all there. — 11 years ago

Steve Haro

9.4

Still one of the best out there. — 11 years ago

Collin-Peter Casey

Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing

9.8

Best there is! (Chave is tied) — 12 years ago

David JW Bailey

9.5

Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - it was a gift from the winery after a visit there in the early 1990s — 13 years ago

Jason Chiu

9.9

There are no good old wines only good old bottles. Good Pauillac cedar, typicity, long finish and lots of evolution and the Glass. Great freshness for wine of this age — 9 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.3

Deep dark black 🍒 in color with no bricking. Potent nose dark fruit, earth, leather and mushroom. Dense fruit flavors with hint of olive. Smooth tannins. Elegant, persistence on the finish. Very fresh and vibrant. In a great drinking window. Makes the price of perfect storage worthwhile. @Andrew Schirmer there is more for you! — 9 years ago

with Judy

Matt Tornabene

9.2

Enjoyed 83 LLC a lot - perfectly mature, great aromatics and fruit was there to stand up to structure. — 10 years ago

Michael Walsh

9.5

Still got it. A fantastic old Bordeaux with a classic nose and great flavor profile. A bit short on the finish. Tannins even still there for a few more years of life left. A great bottle. — 11 years ago

Rick Baumgarten

9.1

A bit of oxidation, but otherwise, just fine. Fruit still there. 1970, 45 year old wine for our 45th Anniversary. — 11 years ago

Scott Sigel

9.1

Strong, black cherry flavor in there, nice strawberry smell. 2010 vintage — 11 years ago

with Julia