Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Medium ruby in color; blackberries, plums, dried herbs, and baking spices on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like lavender, blueberries, dark chocolate, camphor, graphite, and clay pots with a long finish. Even more complex after an hour long decant. I love this wine. Paired well with a steak. Nellie liked it with steak. — 3 days ago

with Nellie

romo

9.0

An average showing if not overly correct. — a month ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

NOSE: mild, cooked fruit, a little carob. Inoffensive but not especially inviting.

TASTE: cooking spices, chicory, ash, a little bitter —unsweetened minerally dark chocolate - red fruit barely present and dried. Very balanced and elegant. This is going to kill with the herb roasted chicken I’m about to eat. 91. — 2 months ago

Richard Portes

9.5

18- as in the past, mouthfeel, weight and length are outstanding. — 6 days ago

Winton Sweum

9.5

Light gold; open nose highlighting white flowers; surprisingly, almost delicate, flowery palate with plenty of spice and orchard fruit and mineral. Grew larger with time. Enjoyed at Club Gascon, London. — 25 days ago

Andrew Turner

9.1

Reona really likes 👍 — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

The vines for Chapoutiers “L’Ermite” are largely pre-phylloxera and some are well over a century old. Along with the typical associated fruits and non-fruits: brambles, spiced grilled meat and minerals, this bottle of the 1999 had a bit of a radish note, some old dusty leather-bound books and also had a touch of ethyl acetate. A touch closed relative to the other wines in the Hermitage flight but certainly didn’t seem to be fading and the grilled lamb and Moroccan spices helped to unlock some of its character. Drink now through 2035. Merci Dave!  — 2 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Medium gold color. Aromas of creme brûlée, citrus and marzipan. Creamy, soft and delicious! — a month ago

Kevin Løk

8.9

Quite nice. — 20 days ago

with Caroline

Tor Kenward

9.3

Best showing yet. Rocking. La Sizeranne — 2 months ago