This structured, formidably-endowed, deep ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied, super-rich wine exhibits notes of toffee, truffles, and abundant blackberry, cherry, and currant fruit. It cuts a large swath across the palate, and possesses copious but sweet tannin as well as a chewy, muscular mid-palate and finish. This is a compelling effort from one of the great vineyards of Pomerol. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030. Robert Parker
Conrad Green
Pure lifted fruit. Dense. Violets, inky fruit, dark plum. Pure and restrained with a salinity and detailed edges. Very good but young.
Pure lifted fruit. Dense. Violets, inky fruit, dark plum. Pure and restrained with a salinity and detailed edges. Very good but young.
9.3Conrad Green
This is really classy and polished. Graphite and clear blue fruit. A plum undertow and gorgeous expansive finish. Wonderful
This is really classy and polished. Graphite and clear blue fruit. A plum undertow and gorgeous expansive finish. Wonderful
9.7Jeremiah Allen
Powerhouse
Powerhouse
9.1Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
MAGNUM. wonderful wine Soft earthy wine on nose and palate. Moderate finish. Lovely balance. Very accessible.
MAGNUM. wonderful wine Soft earthy wine on nose and palate. Moderate finish. Lovely balance. Very accessible.
9.4John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company
What a complex set of aromatics - beautiful but not supported by a milk toast flavor and no structure.
What a complex set of aromatics - beautiful but not supported by a milk toast flavor and no structure.
7.9Doug Banks
Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections
Still young but so good.
Still young but so good.
9.2Alexandre Pagliano
Dark rubi robe, kaleidoscopic nose of blackcurrant, spices, top soil and cedar. Very powerful in the mouth with some VA but not enough to bother. Tastes like a Margaux, better on the nose than on the mouth, but this is a crazy good bottle if you like powerful classical Bordeaux. Its a threat now but might be even better in 5 to 7 years. Top notch and we loved it !
Dark rubi robe, kaleidoscopic nose of blackcurrant, spices, top soil and cedar. Very powerful in the mouth with some VA but not enough to bother. Tastes like a Margaux, better on the nose than on the mouth, but this is a crazy good bottle if you like powerful classical Bordeaux. Its a threat now but might be even better in 5 to 7 years. Top notch and we loved it !
9.5Sylvain Rhainds
1998! Un nez époustouflant, en bouche...pas a la hauteur.
1998! Un nez époustouflant, en bouche...pas a la hauteur.
9.2Hanibal
needed some time to show its belly. A very good wine with more to give in the mouth than the nose
needed some time to show its belly. A very good wine with more to give in the mouth than the nose
9.2John Van Trijp
Riesling & Pomerol Battle Night! Rock on!
Riesling & Pomerol Battle Night! Rock on!
9.7WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.