Jim Lyons

9.1

Another mustardy joy from the GOAT (or more like duck I suppose) — 3 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

The most showy bottle I’ve had of this wine, 95 Mouton is in a terrific place, and an absolute classic, with Paulliac power and concentration, fine grained tannins and hugely persistent finish. Fantastic with the legendary EMP duck! — 8 months ago

Simone M

9.5

Delicious! Jammy, not overly acidic — 5 years ago

Caitlin

9.9

Strong minerality, mild fruitiness — 6 years ago

Richie Davies

9.0

Has really mellowed - delicious — 6 years ago

Lily l

9.8

Very earthy flavor, great to pair with duck. — 7 years ago

Colin Rayye

8.9

a nice hop — 7 years ago

Jason

9.1

Succulent berry and chocolately overtones. — 4 months ago

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Reed H Whitman

9.1

9-10 with friends over a great dinner of duck and prune gnocchi. — 4 years ago

Karissa Reynolds

9.5

Definitely on the sweeter side. Could be too sweet depending on the person. Would by again from Duck Walk — 5 years ago

Dana Wagner

9.4

Delicious CDP. Paired as well with duck as with scallops in a buerre blanc sauce. — 6 years ago

David L

9.1

Zippy. Lime, guava, pink grapefruit, plenty of acidity. Nicely made wine. — 7 years ago

Gene Harlow

9.3

Wonderful Chateauneuf form 2006 paired with grilled duck breast finished in a white wine fig sauce . — 7 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

6 months on the skins, aged 20 months in neutral oak. 11.8% abv. Drink with mekhong whisky ribs. — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Château Léoville Barton 2023 – Saint-Julien, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, BDX France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Saint-Julien expression showing clarity, harmony, and structural polish, driven by a 77% Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend with 20% Merlot Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc as a support. The wine balances ripe fruit concentration with restraint, delivering precision, finesse, and a seamless flow from attack through finish.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, red plum, cassis, graphite, cedar, subtle baking spice, crushed stone, light tobacco and gentle floral lift.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with finely woven tannins, excellent balance, fresh integrated acidity, supple texture, and a long, graceful finish that feels effortless rather than forceful.

Food Pairings
Herb-crusted lamb, roasted duck breast, grilled filet mignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère.

Verdict
An elegant, dependable Saint-Julien that delivers purity, structure, and drinking pleasure without excess. Refined, polished, and quietly authoritative, a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is the kind of wine that wins through composure and precision rather than horsepower. Easy to enjoy today, yet layered enough to keep you leaning back into the glass. Subtle sophistication done right. — 5 months ago

Steve Rura

9.3

Wow so good! Natural sparkling rosé with lotttsss of sediment. Juicy orange character makes this very drinkable. I love how inventive Portuguese wines are lately. — 4 years ago

Mitzy Ann O'Brien

8.9

One of the few times I gave a wine time to open up and decanted it. Very smooth and even my husband enjoyed a few sips (not a wine drinker). I have a few bottles of 2019 and am wondering how they will compare — 6 years ago

Murray Tarvis

9.3

STWC. Sweet Black fruit and cassis aroma. Strong Ribena and blackcurrant ice cream on tip of tongue very bold tannins. Not subtle but I love this. Wonder if it ages? — 7 years ago

Suzanne Agarwal

10

My favorite rose this year. — 7 years ago

Martin Sher

9.0

Yes, a little hint of blueberry on the finish. — 8 years ago