One of the better older Bordeaux I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely at peak with so many layers. It outshined an ‘03 Grand Puy Lacoste (which showed thin), ‘03 Montelena (sadly corked), and an ‘03 BV Georges de LaTour (rich/sweet).
Absolutely on fire from pop, this 20yr old left bank Bordeaux showed none of the overripe/too hot characteristics of the vintage. Deep purple/black in the glass with no bricking. Full-bodied. Mocha, truffle, roasted blackberries and raspberries, graphite on the nose. Ripe (but not overly so) dark berries, plum, cassis with vanilla pipe tobacco and even some iron. Still a good bit of tannin on the finish. This shows as a “modern” style due to the warmth, but balanced. Wish I had more. Pop the corks and enjoy! — 3 years ago
With cassoulet — 6 years ago
Great with spice! — 7 years ago
Garagiste selection. $12.98. Surprisingly pleasant. Nice tannins. Incredible value. — 8 years ago
2019 vintage stored in my cellar. Very good vintage. Smooth with no aftertaste. Typical Bordeaux flavors. — 9 months ago
Dry White Bordeaux — 5 years ago
Smooth, makes you want to drink more. — 6 years ago
Dry Farm Wine — 8 years ago
Nice dessert wine. Sauternes after a great dinner of grouper, saffron rice and summer salad, wonderful pairing. Carmel bouquet, with thick long lasting legs. Peach and rose petal notes. — 9 years ago
Blackcurrant, clay, liquorice, cigar, leather, tobacco. Medium bodied, acidic, well integrated tannins. Elegant, understated wine with brilliant structure. 22 years…. What a wait 🔴⚪️ — a month ago
Fun wine. Bright fruit, intense cherry and violet; would’ve thought this was from west coast USA. — 4 years ago
It’s still a Grand Puy Lacoste... — 5 years ago
This is what French wine is all about - 2004 hand carried back from France; pouring into decanter, a reddish-brown golden caramel color sweet to the nose; after 20 mins it returned to a deep ruby red ; subtle, with hints of fruit - cherry, strawberry, cocoa dust and chalk - slight tannins - could go another 10 but delicious now. — 7 years ago
Full bodied, dry with fruity finish — 8 years ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Great bottle this time. — 10 days ago