Much brighter than the 2009 chateau d'issan that we had. Good amount of fruit but not a fruit bomb. Good, tasty. More complexities than the Dissan. That one is much more dark. — 8 years ago
If the d'Issan was a treat this was...Utterly delicious, and from a larger format would've been sublime I have no doubt — 10 years ago
Meaningfully better than this was nearly 2 years ago when I had it last. Gave it 4 hours open in the bottle before a 1.5 hour decant. Paired with burgers on the grill. Pretty classic left bank, more refined and slightly “lighter” than many. Great acid on the finish, and a nice density overall. Def one to drink up but can’t complain. — 16 days ago
2005 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Nose at the beginning was the usual D'Issan tight as nails. Maan, this wine always needs to be left alone to come out of the shell. Some milk chocolate and cocoa powder alongside the dense, dark fruits and earth that was appointed to the front lines at the onset. Showing pretty nicely currently with that mandatory airtime. 04.25.25. — 4 months ago
Chef Vola with the Stivala crew. Unbelievable smooth. — 15 days ago
Dave
This wine is helping me stain a table for my kiddo who's heading off to school 😢
But, it is an excellent wine! Good Lord it's very well made. Perfect today and will be perfect in 5 years. Ripe fruit, bit of leather, smooth tannins. A man's gotta believe in something, and I believe I'll buy more of this.
Listening to Tom Petty. It's good to be king 🎶 — 12 days ago