Jay Kline

9.5

Welp…I didn’t expect to run into the 1999 “La Romanée” again so soon, but the generosity of my brothers in wine is extraordinary so, here we are. For the most part, my previous notes still apply and given that this bottle was part of a special lineup, I find them all the more valid.

This bottle was opened about an hour prior to service. The 1999 “La Romanée” pours a slightly deep ruby with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and sanguine with black cherry, bruised strawberry, some roasted meat, mushrooms, sous bois and fine spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long. Still phenomenal old school GC Burgundy though, not quite as rustic as the 2001 Louis Remy, Latricières-Chambertain from earlier in the day…but certainly more old school than the 2005 DRC Romanée St. Vivant. Can’t believe I got to experience this again. The old drinking window holds true. Drink now with patience and through 2049+. — a day ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Acker auction @ marea — 4 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.5

All class. No sharp edges after 2.5-3hr decant. This was excellent — 4 months ago

Mike Evans

9.6

Stunning and agile. — 5 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on February 1, 2026 at Tom and Kathy’s house with Tom and Kathy]

Cherry and strawberry fruit, with black tea, spice and rose petals. — 7 months ago

James Everhart

9.1

2020 vintage Drinking well in December 2025. The minimal oak was not bothersome. $40  — 7 months ago

Eric Zimmerman

9.2

leSuprema Book Tower Detroit for 10 year anniversary — 23 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.3

Beautiful — 3 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.0

Golden raisins, soda bread, lemon, orchard fruit, nice body, tart rainier cherries — 4 months ago

WC Fields

9.2

Ready to go. — 5 months ago

Liz Gmoser

9.2

Excellent rose champagne! Nicely bubbly, beautiful color, great fruitiness. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2012 vintage. Opened, not decanted. Nice fill and ridiculously, picture perfect cork. Tasted 40 minutes after opening. Medium body. Domestically reminiscent of Calera Jensen Vineyard pinot noir. So. Much. Chalk. And. Limestone. Barely restrained power. This will outlive me. Hopefully, not you. One bottle left. 1.23.26. — 7 months ago

Corbett Foster

9.7

Unbelievable. Very dark and full bodied for a pinot noir. — 7 months ago

Len

9.0

Green apple sweet and delicious. Went well with almond crackers and watching the Norway England World Cup semi final — a month ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Good but not great — 2 months ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

V22 in a small Portland OR restaurant. Delicious. — 4 months ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Tropical but with lovely weight and depth. — 5 months ago

Anna Filipovich

9.2

Very youthful, medium‑plus bodied Hermitage with a clearly fruit‑driven profile.

Nose: black cherry, blueberry and raspberry, light floral note, minimal smoke or oak spice.
Palate: similar dark and red fruits, moderate tannin, fresh acidity, medium‑plus finish, no noticeable volatility or flaws.
Structure suggests it will improve with a few years of cellaring but is already drinkable with a short decant.

Sources
— 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Stole and delicious. Red fruit with a savory undertow. Still young but classy. Excellent — 7 months ago

with Peter, Gregg and 1 other

J B

9.2

Jack and Eileen liked lots. With pork chop - Eileen got her share. — 8 months ago