Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015

9.5

We had this a few days ago and I misplaced my notes. Citrus mineral and intensity I recall. Probably committing infanticide drinking this now but there were good reasons to. Firstly our son and wife plus our daughter home for Christmas from New York and secondly my retirement after 53 years at McDonald Group. — 7 days ago

Jeroen, Peter and 28 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Bob McDonald Congratulations, go and enjoy the next phase of your life!

Bob McDonald

@Ira Schwartz Thanks Ira. I have been reading your wine reviews for many years now and I look forward to continuing that.

Ira Schwartz

@Bob McDonald Kind words, thanks . I will say, now that you have more time on your hands, I expect more reviews😆

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

LM Segal

9.7

My crazy BIL did it again. Same rating with one add’l thought: 20+ years to go but divine now with decant.
“Lithe, feminine nose led a nicely delineated palate of dark red fruit, cigar box and velvety tannins. Wonderful.” — 3 days ago

Jose, Vino and 22 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Vijay Parikh

9.4

With a four hour decant this bottle was brilliant! Notes of cedar, tobacco, cassis, dried blueberries it was an excellent accompaniment to the Matsuzaya beef — 6 days ago

Paul, Peter and 4 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Lea

9.2

Stunning. Cherry cola with a tinge of leather. Soft and magically complex. Love. — 2 days ago

Mario, LM and 1 other liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2004

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

A top vintage for Unico, and one to live forever, 04 is in an amazing spot, decadently layered and hedonistic with an impeccable balance of both power and elegance. The palate is expansive, silky and rich with melting tannins and massive length. A stellar Unico. — 16 days ago

Joe, Tom and 8 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1991

Neil Valenzuela

9.8

Pale gold and brown hue. Aromas of caramel, creme brûlée, pineapple and orange pith.! Tropical fruits, dried apricots, burnt sugar and orange blossoms.

🏅91 Points - Robert Parker — 6 days ago

Lyle, Paul and 13 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1993

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Label was gone so you'll all just have to believe me that this was a Cheval blanc 🤣. Very far along with leather, mushroom and forest floor flavours. Great wine from a poor vintage — 10 days ago

Dick, Daniel and 14 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Better on its own and still needs lots of time. Hold another 5-8 years and beyond. — 5 days ago

Jay, Douglas and 22 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2016

Ed Chin

9.3

Crowd favorite due to the abundance of fruit and balancing acid — 16 days ago

Tyler, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Vino Joe

9.3

Tight as a drum at open. Loosened to trampoline tension after 2 hours. Finally was loose after 4. Spicy and hefty. More inward. A sophisticated mix and quite good but as with most Leoville Las Cases it needs to sit longer for the next iteration. — 7 days ago

Andrew, Daniel and 19 others liked this

GaryWEdwards

Ironically, I just enjoyed a bottle of this in London and fully agree with your assessment. I am looking forward adding to my cellar. I have ‘82, ‘89, ‘01, ‘05, and ‘16 and it’s obvious that ‘09 needs to be in the mix. Only a couple of years for this juice to step to the next level and maybe
even before ‘05 . Nice find @Vino Joe

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