Doug Powers

9.1

Mature aromas of redfruits and earthy notes, along with some of the famous “1980s Cordier funk,” at age 38 this still somewhat primary-fruited gem has many more years ahead of it still, though drinking beautifully tonight and has shed the drying tannins that showed in many 1986 Bordeaux, amazing bargain in the circa $15 price range, very fine!! — 6 days ago

with Jim

Adam Kincaid

9.2

Birthday year wine for me. So far, I’ve aged better than this bottle but it’s close! The ‘88 is slightly past its prime but still worth tasting. In the garden of earthly delights - dried figs, plums, dates, and mushrooms. Some peat and chocolate. Plenty of spice. Very fun. Happy birthday to me! — 3 months ago

with Jillian

Dick Schinkel

9.5

From double Magnum!!! — 14 days ago

Doug Powers

9.4

[Top neck fill level] This shows lovely red fruits, still pretty structured, fresh, very nice acidity, should continue to improve, long, lingering finish, really a super 1986 Bordeaux!! — 2 days ago

with Monique and Jim

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2022 vintage. First vintage under Lorenzetti ownership. Oak dominating initially, needs a few hours to open up. Concentrated black fruit with serious oak influence. Lots of potential, but doesn't have the charm of the 2020 today. Ab. 14,,5% — 13 days ago

Steve Messinger

9.2

Free 1 hr decant. Red cherry nose darker fruit on the pallet w long dry tannins in the finish. Drinking very well — 6 days ago

romo

9.1

I enjoyed this more than the top cru. If you like oak, you’ll enjoy it even more. — 4 hours ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

No notes taken. A good 2nd Growth from St Estephe. Savoury palate finishing dry. — 2 days ago

romo

9.2

Typicity with a capital Typicity. Still a youngster at nine. — 15 days ago

Amy

9.0

needed time to open up, nice but not noteworthy. had at bubble bath $20/glass — 10 days ago