Ed Chin

9.1

Nice texture aromatics and mouthfeel. Fruit leans on the bigger side. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1996 vintage. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Decent fill and not throwing as much sediment as expected. Cork in great shape and only bottom fourth saturated. Expressive nose of extreme, maritime cedar influence and graphite/lead pencil. Plenty of color with a very thin meniscus. Have never been the biggest Mouton fan (least fave of the First Growths) but this is in the zone/at the top of the bell curve/rollin rollin rollin rollin now and for the foreseeable decade+ without drop-off. Decidedly not improving, but on the hell yes plateau for 12-15 years. Nose substantially translates into the finish, adding sandalwood and that massive, muscular and intimidating dark, plummy thrust. Professional opinion suspects this would be tasting better in another 2 hours. Don't sell your biggies short (all too frequent mistake). They gotta stretch them legs. 7.7.23. — 2 years ago

John H Duncan

9.0

A little bottle time goes a long way with this one. It’s a stellar value now. Oak has resolved and it’s got that lemon curd thang. Too bad I only one more bottle. — 5 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Apples, herb, butterscotch. Exotic. Not super effervescent. — 2 months ago

Evan Roberts

9.2

Damn this is some fine Cab Franc. If you haven’t found it, go find it. Layers and depth galore. Still pretty and balance to boot. — 2 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.0

Amazing p/q. Dark, ruby. Lots of sauvage and smoked meat on the nose. Palate is balanced and marries sweet dark fruit concentration with spice and distinct floral/herbal perfume. Nice acid giving perfect balance. Almost Nuit Village level for 1/2 the price. — 5 years ago

with Racquel

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus and stone fruits, aged for 14 months in French oak, 20% new. On the palate apple and lemon flavors with hints of sweet spice. Long rich finish, well balanced with lively acidity ending with minerality. Very Nice! Tasting Sample. — 6 years ago

RustyR

8.9

Green strawberry. Leather. Overall light wine — 3 months ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

Lovely, fragrant, smooth, elegant. Damn shame I couldn’t get more at $6/bottle. 90. Or … 91?
— a year ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.7

Sailin' away on the crest of a wave
It's like magic
Oh, rollin' and ridin' and slippin' and slidin'
It's magic
And you, and your sweet desire
You took me higher and higher, baby
It's a livin' thing
It's a terrible thing to lose
It's a given thing
What a terrible thing to lose
— 5 years ago