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9.6

The 1988 d'Yquem is almost identical to the bottle I tasted in 2016. This is almost Barsac-like in style on the nose with scents of barley sugar, complemented by marmalade and mandarin, fresh and vibrant with a palpable sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous texture but it is not, and has never been, as unctuous as either the 1989 or 1990. However, what the 1988 does possess is a surfeit of vitality and tension. There are layers of blood orange, quince and marmalade towards the finish that as the aromatics suggest, comes across as quite Barsac in style. Superb. Tasted at Château Batailley. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018) — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Just a stunning Champagne & one of my favs for its richness, intensity, mineral & depth of complexity. May 2016 DG — 9 years ago

Ben Atash

9.6

This one may have been the most interesting of the vertical. The complexity of fruit juxtaposed with barnyard funk made this not only a great wine, but a great learning experience. — 10 years ago

M

9.4

2006 From winebid at 35. For half bottle. Drank may 2016. Absolutely tops. Needs 2-3 hr decant and still opens in glass. Excellent harmony and deep finish 2000 $125 from winebid. Less impressive. Needs at least 2 h breathing. Complex and sophisticated finish but still has some dusty tannin. This one would rate 9.1. I had the 2000 again in Aug 2017 and would rate it 9.4. Sophisticated but definitely needs a lot of breathing. — 10 years ago

Jamie Artkin

9.6

83 vintage. (Shaking my head). Respect. I'm experiencing explosions in my mouth that may have given me a concussion. — 11 years ago

with Eric and Justin

Tom Kobylarz

9.9

My 4th bottle, the best and my last, this absolutely killed it and is why I love Napa Valley Cabernet, especially #Spottswoode. 12 years old this easily has another 10 to go but is in a beautiful place right now. Open or decant for 30 minutes, though I did not decant. A deep resold color, not a sign of brick as one would expect. Shows the importance of provenance (bought from winery). A complex set or aromas and flavors of creme d'cassis, currants, sweet and sour cherries, sweet cedar, and graphite. Palate wise the textures are all in alignment, with medium to full body, ample acidity and medium grain slightly chewy tannins that may be it's only flaw. #2002 — 11 years ago

Leslie Bartos

9.5

Tony’s 50th at Felix Trattoria, 2004 vintage on May 20, 2018 4th of 9 bottles. Decanted 3 hours, drank over 2, last glass better than first. Lush. — 8 years ago

with Tony

Andrew Lubeck

8.9

Rich though lacked some oomph. May have been open awhile (by the glass) — 9 years ago

Ken Frank

9.5

Wow. This is nearvana. It may get better but I doubt it, start drinking now, no rush. Fruit, earth, graphite, cigar box. Everything you need it to be. — 10 years ago

Quynh Ly

9.1

Very nice wine ! — 10 years ago

Jesse Dang

9.3

Found this bottle tucked away and misplaced due to a move a year ago and was pretty anxious about how the bottle may have been stored over the past 12 months. Fears were put to rest soon after opening. Glorious fruit and a little dirt for good measure - so glad I found this gem. — 10 years ago

Thomas Hughes

9.4

I've had many vintages of Calon-Segur; this may be the oldest. The cork was perfect even with nearly 20 years of bottle aging. It took about an hour for the glass to open. Typical of Grand Cru Bordeaux, the bouquet was pleasant and graceful. A great value for under $130. Cheers!! — 11 years ago

Kitten Mayakara

9.2

Watching a film for the SeVENTH time this week, late nights at the office, and delivery dinner with emails... calls for a Friday night companion! — 12 years ago

Severn G

9.2

1 May 2018

When this is €65 on the restaurant wine list, this is what you drink with great tapas... Yum! — 8 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

8.9

Beautifully balanced for the style, I'd love to see this in 10yrs from now, it may show a little more VA, but there's a great noblesse to it all the same... — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.4

A remarkable wine, a bit like many ‘45’s in its power and concentration. And while those who are after some more of the La Chapelle structure may be disappointed (and I have sympathy with aspects of the assessment), this is such an full expression of fruit and terroir, that I can really only cheer. Plums, orange zest, pepper and currants on the enticing nose. The palate is awash in luscious, sweet fruit, soy tinged, with melting tannins, round and soft, pure velvet past the mid palate, and it finishes with gusto, batons twirling, with layered exuberance and appealing length. — 10 years ago

Mark Elie

9.0

Strong full bodied. That's my style of wine. — 10 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.5

Great, lifted nose of wild strawberry, light soy, mushroom yet with a freshness of lifted floral notes of Rose bud and petal that you may find in good Barolo, bright, fresh yet with the intensity of balsamic notes. In the mouth this wine is beautifully resolved with dried (but still fresh) black berry, fresh herbal with an umami finish. Uber! — 11 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.3

Haven't drank this vintage in over a year, forgot how hedonistic it may be... — 11 years ago

Georg Salzner

9.9

Spicy nose, red cherries, lot ad tannins left, may be another 5-8 years — 13 years ago