Chris Haywood

9.0

A sweeter style than some of the other houses and for me the sugar overpowers it a little - masks some of the exciting nutty fun going on after nearly 30 years in the bottle. I see other reviewers complain of a lack of acidity in other vintages, that’s interesting as this one is very present. The tannins have died. Would be curious to see if the flattening of sugars and acidity bring this into balance in another 50ish… — 8 months ago

Charles Treister

9.8

A tapestry of luscious dried fruit: figs, apricots, raisins, and prunes, all wrapped up in a soft yet very thick velvety mouthfeel. There are hints of cloves, caramel and even tobacco on that linger on the pállate. Well worth waiting for 58 years!! — 5 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.4

Enjoyed over a week. Delicate palate, great depth & complexity. Drier than most—really lovely work. — 5 years ago

with Alsu

Jerry Raphael

8.9

Very nice with some firewood, pepper and some flowers on the nose. Taste very smooth with a nice berryish long finish. Thanks Lar — 6 years ago

with Barbara

Steve Pollack

9.2

Recently bottled, may need a bit more time to come together. — 7 years ago

Devin Bray

9.1

Dried cherries on the nose, stewed dark fruit and warm spice on the palate, rich and deep. — 8 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Pale brick red with a reddish rim. Not as orange’y as Barros.
Restrained nose, spice, orange peel, ripe figs and kirsch.
Juicy & fresh on the palate with zippy acidity balancing the high sweetness.
Less sweet than Barros, more balanced, fresher, juicier, classier. — a year ago

Armando Raúl Guerra

9.1

Good Rioja — 3 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.7

Killer juice! Just terrific. Toffee, nuts, dates, fig. Long finish. — 5 years ago

Kurtis Epp

9.1

Really nicely balanced Rioja. Nice cherry fruit with balanced oak and moderate acidity. — 5 years ago

Kyle Lockhart

9.0

So good and so cheap — 6 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Thanks Lar. — 7 years ago

with Barbara

Devin Bray

9.0

Dried apricot, macadamia, almond. — 8 years ago

Ludovic Anacleto

9.6

SPEC TA CU LAR! Here you feel the absolute majesty of a wine who can be promoted to at least 2nd growth. Cedar, camphor, eucalyptus, butterscotch/4 spices, yellow curry. I’ve always loved ‘00 in Pauillac has I think it’s the last great of the classic style. Definitely this bottling is a keeper. — 2 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

Excellent wine, so drinkable and just loaded with pineapple, pear and peach notes throughout. I like my whites with a little more acidy but the drinkability outweighed any minor issues. Thanks, Lar — 5 years ago

with Barbara

Jerry Raphael

9.1

Sweet fruits and so enjoyable. Thanks Lar — 5 years ago

with Barbara

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Excellent wine and a bit rustic. Always drank better in Larry’s cellar. Thanks Lar. — 5 years ago

with Barbara

Adam Nesto

9.1

Fun rioja. Anything with 15+ is good with me — 7 years ago

Rob

8.9

Sediment stuck to the wall of the bottle, perhaps waited too long again? — 8 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.1

Thanks Lar — 8 years ago

with Barbara