Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Steak, Frites & Claret. I am in heaven this New Year’s Eve. While 03 was a very warm & ripe vintage; which will drink well younger, this still needs 5-8 years. The nose still shows a fair amount of earth & some funk even after an hour & half in the the decanter. Sour dark cherries, ripe blackberries, black plum, roasted strawberries, raspberries haunt the background, light vanilla & cinnamon, light, soft, spice, black cherry cola/licorice, light volcanic minerals, dry stones, rich turned earth, black tea, anise, dark fresh florals with a hint of violets. The body is medium, lush and beautiful. Tannins have baby teeth. Sour & sweet dark cherries, ripe blackberries, black plum, roasted strawberries, blueberries, raspberries haunt the background, light vanilla & cinnamon, light, soft, spice, black cherry cola/licorice, light volcanic minerals, dry stones, rich turned dark earth, dry crushed rock, hints of graphite, cigar tobacco, used leather, black tea, anise, dark fresh florals with a hint of violets. The acidity is round and near perfect. The length, structure, tension and balance are all in good company. The finish is long & beautiful with nice balance, but just a shade more earthiness on the long set. Here a little trivia for your next game of “Wine Trivial Pursuit.” What was the first wine brought into space? In 1985, the 75 Lynch Bages was brought into space by a Frenchmen. Of course, right? I wonder if that drove up the bottle price? I think Lynch Bages is still currently closed for visits as it’s under renovation. They are making serious improvements to their facilities. Should you ever visit, make your appointment either side of lunch and eat at their Bistro...Cafe Lavinal. It’s very good, close and owned by Lynch Bages. Library vintages of Lynch Bages are available by the glass. It’s a very short walk from the Chateau. They also have great accommodations in walking distance, the Cordeillan Bages. The hotel is very nice and has a two star Michelin Restaurant. One of our favorite meals ever! Wish you all peace, success and many nice bottles in 2018!!! Happy New Year! 🎊🎈🎆 🍾🥂 🎉 — 8 years ago

Stephanie Carman

9.0

Trivia night fun! Great wine with steak, asparagus, and trivia crack! — 11 years ago

with Paul

Rikki Iglesias

9.5

100% Oseleta from the Veneto..yet another feet trivia wine! Seductive & sexy! Extracted and earthy. — 12 years ago

Christina Ahlheim

9.0

Very nice. But I liked it just as much as the $10 one from total wine. $20/st Louis wine market. Drank at Jenna baseball trivia night. — 9 years ago

Teri Kelly

8.9

Nice smooth taste. Won in a trivia contest during showing of The Birds, Hitchcock movie locally. Good for dinner wine with beef. — 9 years ago

DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

10

Trivia: Bloody cork reads Hermitage — 10 years ago

Jim Weaver

9.9

2014/05/26 Sister bought for my birthday. Pear and tropical fruit to the nose. Tart pear and oak to the palate. Paired with citrus marinated grilled chicken. Trivia note: this is the wine that the movie "Bottle Shock" was based on, If it's good enough to fool the French it's good enough for me. Cheryl and I both thought it was awesome. — 11 years ago

Sarah Keith

9.0

Trivia time! — 13 years ago

with Richard

Chris Ursini

Brand Manager Chambers & Chambers

9.1

Raw I'mma give it to ya, with no trivia
Raw like cocaine straight from Bolivia — 9 years ago

Beth Winship

9.3

Losing pretty badly at trivia- but absolutely love this wine! — 9 years ago

Gary Fenstra

9.1

Lovely despite not having music trivia. — 10 years ago

Rikki Iglesias

9.3

A little trivia while drinking this wine. "Crabs Black Burgundy" check out the story!! — 11 years ago

dk bowman

9.3

Amazing how much structure and acid is still present. Positive brett character, deep mocha and cooked dark berry aroma. Trivia: Director John Houston was the label artist. — 12 years ago