Ron Siegel

9.2

Lots of dark red fruit, spice, earth that is mostly primary with a tannic structure — a month ago

John Schlechter

9.1

Still a bit tight and astringent try again in 5 years — 2 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Beautiful. — a year ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Just released a few months ago, and still so youthful after 20 yrs. Forest floor, mushrooms, cherry, and subtle cigar box flavors. Shows what a beautifully aged burgundy can be. — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Marmalade in color but very good. Oxidative notes with apricot and soft slate with pear in the middle. Complex and aged and lovely. Good balance. Very good. — a month ago

with Bex and Major-General

Willie Carter

9.5

A majestic wine. Clear ruby in the glass with a wide brim and long legs. The nose is muted at first and this does require decanting but she does begin to reveal her mysteries after some time and air. Classic Volnay characteristics with wet earth and prunes. Violets and cherries with a touch of spice.

Drinking very well right now. Rustic yet elegant and so inviting. Nice tannins and complexity. A ton of energy and life here, she practically dances on the tongue. The beautiful funk is prevalent throughout. Wild strawberries and mushrooms on the palate initially. A bit of cedar and more cherries. Warm spice on the deliciously long finish. A beautiful Burgundy.
— 3 months ago

JKT

9.0

Cved 2/28/20 after MB tasting of Ampeau Merseault ‘97 fire comp. color is much darker amber. Nose a bit on the oxidized side but not overly so and balanced profile and long finish. Opened next day and went well with dinner. — 5 years ago

John Schlechter

9.5

Plenty of life left great salinity dry apricots muted apples fantastic — 2 months ago

John Schlechter

9.6

Dried rose petals medium body plenty of fruit and time left — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.0

This was underwhelming with ripe fruit & maybe would have been better 5 yrs ago. Expected more — 4 months ago