Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2014 vintage. Last tasted 04.20.22 (9.5). Still tight but behind all the subterfuge, clouds, white lies, deception and smoke, there is a fantastic show slowly being assembled. All the performers are there and you've watched plenty of the rehearsals. Another 8-10 years will likely find this in the 9.6 and maybe 9.7 zone when the curtain finally rises. Built for future speed. If you've got the time and ca$hi$h, put a case aside and start tapping in 2035. This goes places wine doesn't have a right to. It's not asking for permission. 01.30.25. — a day ago

Conrad Green

9.7

This is glorious. Rich, velvety, black cherry. Really intense but balanced and delicious. This goes and goes, just spectacular in quality — 8 months ago

with Tony and David

Jae Cho

9.2

First go with the ‘16 and it’s got the blackberry, plum, tobacco and mineral that just goes on and on. A silky 12.5% it rivals any previous vintage. Drunk over 3 days and it’s still elegant at the last sip. — 2 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

No formal notes . Pretty deep Amber , copper colour . Intense marmalade , saffron , creme caramel . Rich on the palate with rich marmalade , saffron notes . Good acidity , but rich. Good length . This is drinkable now and shows quite an advanced colour , though due to its richness will probably carry on delivering for another 20 years , perhaps longer .

This was a rather fascinating evening put together by our incredibly generous host. All 2007 reds were served blind in two flights: 1st Mouton, Haut Brion, Cheval Blanc , La Mission Haut Brion then Latour , Lafite , Petrus and Margaux . Overall the wines showed well , and were mostly enjoyable to drink now , though there is no rush . This somewhat maligned vintage can give a lot of enjoyment in the right environment, I certainly wouldn’t hold back from opening or purchasing any of these wines . They mostly show good density of fruit , personality and elegance , with good freshness. These are not powerful wines , and at times perhaps the fruit can be a little cooler or greener but I was pleasantly surprised by the way they performed , just goes to show you should never write off a vintage without trying the wines ! — 20 hours ago

Shota Hirai

8.9

Fragrance was really good and the initial taste was great. It gets sour over time but it goes with everything. Nice and mature wine. — 10 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose is smoky tomato. Blows off quickly. Some dried shitake mushroom.

Palate is fresh. Juicy old cherries. Big fruit. Really delicious. Kinky spices. Nutmeg. Cinnamon. Very interesting.

15.5% alcohol?!?

Lets see how it goes.

2 hours in nose is pleasant heirloom tomato. Palate is darker cherries. Big. Spice. Juicy. A big wine girding for a knife fight.

Day 2 major tomato on the nose. Yucky tomato juice. Better yesterday. — 3 years ago

edward Simpson

9.4

W64 200, Xmas day family wine 3L perfect in every way, what a cracker, silky berries, in the same level as say Gevrey Chambertan, without the expense. Just had a rethink, this now goes to my top rated wine. — a month ago

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Deep ruby in color, almost purple; cassis, black cherries, and cedar on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like black plums, berry jam, and baking spices with a medium finish. Nellie says it's ok, and I like it. We both think it goes well with a steak. — 6 months ago

with Nellie

Meghan McBride

9.0

Slight medicine smell initially but then it goes away. Very good flavor. Paired well with Chili — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Is there a better N/V Rosé Champagne for the price point to celebrate the holiday season? Not many & certainly not in 375ml.

Enjoying the lights & the music of the season. Hope you are too!

Tis the season and it goes by fast. Seasons greetings. 🎄🎅🎁❄️⛄️🌟 — 4 years ago