Jan A

9.7

At first I scored this 99 points, flirting with perfection just like the 1999 Dunn Howell Mountain we had in our glass moments before. However after 15-20 minutes in the glass it began to fade and aged characteristics like tea leaves and Maggi began to emerge and the color went much more brown. Still a very good wine. — a month ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.6

King of western Veneto delivers. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara blended to perfection. — 3 years ago

Willem Booij

9.5

This is one off the most silky wines there is, it’s perfection in the glass. But still in its junior life so 95 says it al. Rousanne all the way, love it. — 4 years ago

Charles Mires

10

Perfection I do believe. — 6 years ago

Justine Retnam

10

Perfection 😍😍😍 — 7 years ago

Jay Nordsten

10

2007 - drank on 1/23/19. Perfection. — 7 years ago

Patrice Conxicoeur

9.7

Nearing perfection. A beauty at 60. — 8 years ago

Yves Padovani

9.8

Close to perfection. Deep cassis and violet aromas with a long finish! Priceless... — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.8

Vintage 1995 | topnotch, a treat. Paired with a Tournedos, sheer perfection. First impression: truffle! Layers of other impressions: tobacco, leather, porcini. Is drinking at its prime now | at Bistro C | Thanks @Liselotte Brouwers just as old as the wine… — 10 months ago

Serge Mismetti

10

Une idée de la perfection — 4 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.4

Hitting perfection! This wine is is such a wonderful place, classic Napa cab. @Cathy Corison well done! — 5 years ago

Rick Baumgarten

9.3

Some oxidation brought this down from 9.7 or 9.8. Decanting opened it but did not increase the ox. Last bottle, some were like this one, some were near perfection. Suggest drink now. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The reason I fell in love with Bordeaux is because I had one of the greatest mentors one could have, Clyde Beffa Jr. - Owner of K&L Wine Merchants. I could never thank him enough or show enough gratitude for the kindness he has shown me. He has been going to Bordeaux multiple times a year for 40 plus years and shown me the greatness of well made Bordeaux’s enjoyed at the age of 25 years plus!

Many who open well made Bordeaux’s young will never know the absolute Heaven they bring to the palate and even more so with a great steak. You only rob yourself of perfection when you open them inside of 25 years. Sure you can check em at 10-15 years for longevity but, you need to have/save bottles for 25 years plus.

Also, an old Bordeaux at 95 is not nearly the same as a young 95. At this age, technical scores are simply not the same as young wine. The enjoyment is completely different.

The nose reveals; a slight touch of funk, dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries on the edge of the glass, anise, cedar, graphite, used leather, just a whiff of green pepper, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark Asian spice, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days.

The body is round, soft and full. The 90 is the definition of elegant and floral. The structure, tension, length and balance are perfect with another 5-10 years of pleasure to give. It’s gorgeous and sexy. Dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, some blueberries, strawberries on the long set, anise, cedar, graphite, soft, used leather, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate, salted, milk chocolate, dark Asian spice with just a touch of palate heat, a hint of green pepper, savory meats, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry crushed minerals, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days. The acidity is perfect like a warm gentle rain shower. The finish is a “forget about it.” It’s; gorgeous, sexy, lush, ripe, just the right amount of earthiness, elegant, well balanced and will persist until you go to sleep.

13% ABV. I sure miss the 12–13% ABV of the 80 & early 90 Bordeaux’s.

Photos of; the majestic Chateau Cos d’Estournel and Estate vines, their barrel room with translucent floor to walk above, their library cellar that most would love to raid and their sitting salon.
— 7 years ago

Traci

10

👍👍 Perfection. — 2 years ago

Amanda Speier

10

Ross's 40th Bday at Four Seasons. Buttered toast, slight briny oyster liquor. Perfection. — 2 years ago

Rob Brobst III

10

Utter perfection on a 2 hour decant — 4 years ago

Eric L.

9.9

This is Napa Cabernet perfection. — 5 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

10

Wow, perfection is possible — 6 years ago

Ryan Carver

9.7

Perfection! Very silky front, not too fruity, big bite finish! — 7 years ago

with Kelsey

Ganesh

9.8

Perfection! — 8 years ago