Jay Kline

9.7

Oh boy…is this real life? A DRC from back in the days when Lalou was involved in the process. Enjoyed out of the Baccarat DRC glass which is hilarious to behold but I’ll be damned if wasn’t a pretty effective glass. The 1988 Richebourg pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe and slightly desiccated red and black fruits: strawberry, spiced meat, red flowers, forest floor, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with lovely, savory minerals. There is so much density. Honestly, this still needs a ton of air. It’s remarkable how youthful it’s showing. Drink now with loads of patience and through 2038. Bottle No. 4044. — 4 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Ripe fruits, hint of botrytis, full bodied, intense — 9 days ago

Tyler Felous

9.4

Same experience as the Salvioni Rosso, but even tighter here. 2 days later, it’s giving much more. Nose is still subdued, more leather. Brighter fruit and spice. Going to give the rest of these the years of rest they deserve — 3 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

The 19 was more open, expressive with explosive aromas of black cherry, berry, Asian spices & violets. — 9 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Always interesting to taste the 2 Echezeaux’s together. — 9 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

This was elegant & floral showing red fruit, asian spices, orange peel, rose petal & violet. DRC nailed their 04’s — 21 days ago

ESF

9.2

Not improving anymore but still solid, unique & regal - see previous note — 3 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

The 05 was still youthful & clearly the better wine with lots of soaring aromas — 9 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.6

LT trio with the 10 being a more complete wine slightly edging out the 09. — 9 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2013 vintage. Zero issues with fill or cork. Not decanted but it was so rambunctious, likely would have shown even better with one. Tasted after 45 mins, 1.5 hours and 3 hours open. Medium body. Nose a mysterious mélange of spent coffee grounds and that expected Grands Échézeaux Asian spice presence. Cranberry tartness right away in the flavors minimized by black tea notes and the coffee/Asian spice twofer. Minute-long finish. Barely harnessed power throughout. Tasting as if it has just kicked in the door to the upper part of the bell curve and a handful of years before reaching the absolute apex. Simply no rush to crush as this is beginning its heroic phase. If you do indulge, open early and trace the development. Many don't like to decant red Burgs but this should be an exception. Needs both big time and big air. 12.09.24. — 3 months ago