Jason Whiteside

9.3

From Steve’s collection at Martis Camp — 5 days ago

Vanessa

9.3

In my mind, there’s no better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than with loved ones, watching the sunset, while sharing a delicious meal and wine pairing. This evening hits the mark!

This wine is a 2nd growth Saint-Julien from the Médoc, left bank, region of Bordeaux, France. When I say 2nd growth, that means the Château from which this wine hails received the second highest quality designation as of part of the “1855 Classification” that took place during the Universal Expedition in Paris in 1855. This quality designation remains intact today despite the centuries that have passed.

This wine is clear with a deep ruby hue and garnet rim variation. On the nose this wine has medium intensity(+) of developing aromas with a large focus on blackberry, fig, cassis, prune, potpourri, incense, anise, cedar, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, earth, leather, and tobacco. On the palate this wine is dry. It has medium acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium intensity in flavors consistent with the nose. The finish is long.

Interestingly, the fermentation took place in various vessels, including those made from oak, steel, and concrete and then this wine aged in oak barriques (small oak vessels) until it was ready for bottling.

It was also cellared at the Château from harvest until shipping in 2015.

Château Léonville, Grand Vin de Léonville du Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien, Médoc. Vintage 2005. ABV 13%.

This wine has complexity, balance, structure, and length. It’s outstanding. I’m not surprised to see a 100-point rating from Wine Spectator. Thank you @Deke for the amazing Birthday selection! — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Neal Ferry

9.0

Crisp, Clean.... looking forward to enjoying this with U2 Shrimp — 9 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.0

This expedition stout is what you want to drink after a long and cold journey on a 5 day trip on the snowmobile or after 12 minutes in the frigid water in the ice hole. Aka perfect for a long weekend on the UP. Full on dark coffee sludge up front. Followed by tar and old motor oil. With a hint of sun drenched asphalt. Ending with a lightly burnt barely. Wow this stout takes you places. — 11 years ago

Tracey Edwards

9.6

Continuing on the French expedition; this is divine! First sip was luxurious, silky and deep. — 13 years ago

Chris Drudick

9.3

Jammy .. Blueberry notes — 14 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Just what the doctor ordered - perfect with beef stew. Rich and warming. Great condition for a 9 year old red plucked off the supermarket shelf in Malaysia, which has mostly proven the be a bad decision till now. — 3 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

A very good and balanced champagne that has little expedition liquor at just 1.5 grams per litter. Excellent price in an extra brut style. — 6 years ago

with Adriana

Robin

9.2

I caught this beauty at the perfect moment in its aging. The terpenes are just emerging and the honey apple ginger notes are still fresh and lovely. I look forward to my next finger lakes expedition to stock up on Rieslings to age! — 6 years ago

Nicki McClung

8.9

Cheap and cheery! — 9 years ago

Sean Wallner - WSET II

8.9

Light and subtle. Fresh juicy fruits such as apple, pear, lychee, star fruit with minerals and slate followed by a faint hint of honey and honey suckle flowers. Smooth on the palate with a nice light linger of well balanced acidity and alcohol content. Very refreshing, reminds we of how beautiful Washington is in the summer and how much rain we get the rest of the year to replenish the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! — 10 years ago

Angie Mahlman

9.9

Rogers riverfront bistro happy hour and wine is yummy — 12 years ago

Tina Marino

9.6

Italian wine from the Viking expedition to Germany — 13 years ago

Debbie Bouma

9.1

Soft taste in a fantastic bottle of plastic, what means easy and light weight for travelling — 5 years ago

with John

Kevin S

8.9

Nice blackberry, vanilla and soft tannins. Fruit flavors are present and nicely balanced. Paired well with the cast iron bavette. — 6 years ago

Guy Fella

8.9

Feels like coming home. Lovely strong fruit forward flavors, easy drinking, some spice, some plum, lovely finish — 6 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.3

Dark, powerful wine. Blackberry & cracked pepper with chalky tannins just played perfectly with grillled Tri tip. This showed some great earthy notes as it opened up. Thoroughly enjoyed this wine. Paired up with what should be a country rock classic, The Fantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark. Ex-Byrd Gene Clark had a better run after he left the band & this is one of his highlights. — 7 years ago

Rachel Swaney

10

So tasty. Buy again. More sweet — 10 years ago

Mircea Dincă

9.2

Huge upfront bitterness, long finish, I would recognize this from among many. Great start for my recent Craft Cellar expedition — 11 years ago

Seth Bird

10

Day two of Argentina expedition. Happy St. Patrick's day! — 14 years ago