Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

While still quite beautiful it doesn’t possess the color, intensity or complexity it once had. Honestly a bit muted but opens up nicely. I feel like the 82 is still steaming along and the 86 just isn’t quite what it used to be. Nevertheless, it’s a damn good wine to be sure — 2 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.5

What a treat for sure! This 1982 Premier Grand Cru, 1st growth Chateau-Margaux is a beautiful medium red ruby with a good amount of bricking. On the nose: Red fruits and sweet age perfume jump from the glass followed by scents of tobacco, crème brûlée, and mint-mushroom! Old Bordeaux flavors do not disappoint: a soft and velvety feel, red fruits continue to standout although more subtle than the nose with cedar and smoked meat notes followed by a long tobacco-espresso finish. — 2 years ago

with Karin and Jill

Ameilia Douglas

9.4

A delightful drop, drinking beautifully now. Gorgeous nose, perfect amount of spice and berry with a brighter palette. — 2 years ago

with William

Ericsson

9.1

You know how they say: “certain bottles speak to you?” Well, this one just did, for metaphorical reasons, of course… Like a message in a bottle! Unto reality this is a very approachable, balanced, slight fruity, tannic, Napa Cab with signature acidity and a long finish. Better than expected, and sum. Cheers. — 2 years ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Took to a dinner party and it was a hit! Big, dark, rich and even young it was ready to drink. Open and enjoy! — 2 years ago

Deborah M

9.5

Just wow! Blown away by this one. New private wine bar in Dallas had this on the list! Surprised to see this wine. The wine took some time to open up in the glass. I would have decanted this wine for hours if served at home, but not an option last night. Plenty of smiles as this evolved in the glass. Expressive nose, no tannins, nice acidity. Beautiful expressions of dark fruit peeking through, but not enough time to really shine. Still a fabulous bottle that I’m grateful I was able to enjoy with friends. — 2 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Morning decant. Huge salty attack on opening, wall of minerals, huge acid. Not at all impenetrable in its youth and actually quite satisfying at this stage. Racy salinity. Minerals. Hint of rubber. Fabulous. — 2 years ago

with Alsu

Allison Sidbury

9.1

Black cherry, blackberry, and smoke with a surprising amount of tannin and good acidity. The 2019 is still slightly young and could use a bit more time to round out the tannins, but I enjoyed it overall. — 2 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Nose is cranberry sauce, rhubarb pie, and cinnamon. Cranberry sauce on the palate along with cinnamon, clove, mulled red fruit, licorice, green pepper, and plum with hints of leather and cigar box. Medium tannins, medium alcohol, and high acid. — 2 years ago

with Susan