Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Quite deep ruby garnet core and medium ruby garnet rim. This is showing more development, with cedar , cigar box , cassis and blackberry richness , aromatic and enticing from the very beginning . On the palate with is well balanced with a good mineral backbone , grafite and blackcurrant hints , really good symmetry and balanced , refreshing acidity , polished fine tannin . Long finish . Showing well now , in a really good spot where this has development on the nose but no lack of fruit of backbone on the palate . Will certainly continue at this level for another 10- 15 years . — 18 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

With Christmas Prime Rib seasoned in Maldon salt, fresh garlic, Thyme, Rosemary. Basted in butter, meat juice, drenched on Campari Tomatoes & Shallots.

This bottle was good but it’s up to others I’ve had in the last year. — 3 days ago

Mark

8.9

Rich jammy flavor. Good finish. I really enjoyed this wine. Very good value for the price. — a month ago

Nathan Renfro

9.4

@"Odedi" comments below are spot on. Gave this bottle 2 hours decant and it was drinking very well. Very approachable, a lighter Napa cab, very well balanced with just ripe dark fruit, medium plush tannins, med acidity. Drinking very well. Really enjoyable. Can’t wait to watch this evolve with many more years left. — 22 days ago

John W

9.6

On the nose, tobacco, cherry and chocolate. On the palate, dark cherry, cassis, chocolate, full bodied, rich. — 7 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

When the weather gets colder sometimes I drink Bordeaux. Probably one of the best vintages for the Château along with ‘82, and it’s in a great spot. Classic mature Paulliac with terrific complexity, an alluring sweetness and long, balanced finish with fully resolved, silky tannins. Fully open and giving. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

This was in a great spot tonight. — a month ago

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. — 3 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Great bottle, a bit on the oxidative side but very complex and long, we liked it a great deal. — 14 days ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Rebecca Graham

9.1

Has aged admirably. Cedar nose changes to fruit on the palate. — 3 days ago