Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

So this is not exactly Elizabeth. It is the same fruit that goes into the Elizabeth, but they made it only as a vintage. They did not put the Elizabeth name on it. There reason is, they believed it wouldn’t last two generations.

As a vintage, it is better than their N/V but not up to most Elizabeth’s I’ve had. However, it is about half the price of Elizabeth w/o less than half the quality.

It was a bit better than 93, 93.4 so I rounded down. — 18 hours ago

romo

9.2

Earthy and tense with dried leaves and old board game. Life. — 21 days ago

Michael Phillips

9.3

Mellow soft tannins and red berries — 13 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Aromas of leather, tree bark and black fruits. A rich and powerful ultra savoury wine with ripe black fruits, a dash of black pepper and fading raspberry- silky intensity. Works perfectly with BBQ Lamb Chops. Still going strong at 18 years from a good year in Bandol. The following night - consistent notes. Predominantly Mourvèdre in the blend together with Grenache and Cinsault I believe but not sure of the exact percentages. In 2004 it was 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. — 10 days ago

Mark Rosse

9.8

Just fantastic 😍 — 2 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Deep Ruby, purple edges, youthful aromas of black fruit, spices, floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with some vanilla and tobacco and herbal notes. Vivid acidity, firm tight tannins with long finish ending with a vibrant character, a bit young, should benefit from bottle aging. — a month ago

Jane Nuss

9.2

Pale golden in the glass with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of green apple, orange peel, pear, and peach, layered over rich notes of brioche and toast. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and complex, with a creamy texture, energetic mousse, and toasty depth. High acidity. Vibrant and refreshing with a long, satisfying finish. Consistently well-balanced, reliably delicious. A standout non-vintage Champagne. — 5 months ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

Drinks like aged Burg. Not fruit forward at all. Has really aged well. — 8 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Ultimo dia de la paulee en le pre chrval magnum de mi amiga sarah — 16 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

Delicious. Finishing bottle up with Sunday breakfast. Still has orange blossom and brightness to it.

Smooth and with a good sweetness to it. But not sugary. — a month ago