Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Stunning. A total textural bomb, still very young but surprisingly accessible and open, which is the nature of 2020. Complex dark berry fruit, the sweetest, most velvety tannins, and that granitic edge only elite Hermitage gets. Powerful, deep and gorgeous. — 13 days ago

mike cust

9.6

Amazing buy more very low in tannins — a month ago

romo

9.5

It’s nice to be born just inside of a great vintage across Europe. Sound and fim, still. at Laurelhurst — 2 months ago

brando cox

9.0

Superb 2013 lalande Pomerol drinking perfect in 2025. Wondeful expression of plum and blackberry and oaky blackcurrant. An u forgettable suprise forgotten a bit in the cellar and glad it held up to time. — a year ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.2

Well stored bottle, No problems whatsoever Dark web info, Chateau Lalande Borie is a relatively new estate in the Medoc. The vineyard was initially created when the Borie family purchased 18 hectares of vines from Chateau Lagrange in 1970. To that, they added 12 more hectares of vines from various other growers, some of which needed planting.

Things changed with the 2018 vintage when the estate was renamed Le Petit Ducru.

Chateau Lalande Borie Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The 25-hectare, Left Bank vineyard is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of gravel and clay soils. The clay in the soil is part of the reason that today, you find more Merlot in the vineyard. Previously the Cabernet Sauvignon occupied 65% of the vineyard makeup.

The vineyard is well placed in the western part of the St. Julien appellation. It is situated inland, not too far from Chateau Lagrange, Chateau Talbot, and Chateau Gruaud Larose. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 8,500 vines per hectare.


Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/st-julien/chateau-lalande-borie-st-julien-bordeaux-wine/ — 3 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

This wine is actually a 1er Cru Red Burgundy. Intense aromas of mushroom and clean freshly tilled earth. Dark cherry and raspberry fruit flavors with truffle notes and a nice “gamely” quality. Hint of mineral on the finish. Medium plus acidity. Deep red color. Barely translucent. Elegant! — 5 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.3

I’m a day early for Canada Day. This wine checks all the boxes though. Aged, complex but soft. Bordeaux blend for a France win but farrrrrr west. Paired with dry aged bone in Striploins from the Pacific Northwest. Beef and grapes from the same area is a great marriage. — 3 days ago

Peter Stern

8.9

Very nice item from Trader Joe’s! Soft, supple, rich. — a month ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.2

Solid provenance and storage while aging. Tertiary notes but still some primary fruit left. #stjulien — 9 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bordeaux red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) and Merlot (44%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Ripe red fruit aromas with distinct purple flower notes. The palate is more black fruit (blackberry and black currant) focused with hints of black tea, baking spices, wet stones and dried mint. Touch of saline on the finish. Medium bodied and crisp acidity. Well balanced and harmonious. Thanks for opening this one, Keith S! — 2 years ago

Matt

9.3

Rescued from Russia, sharing with Chuck and carol. — 4 years ago

Monique Stanley

9.0

Never go wrong with Osoyos Larose. Raspberry vanilla and smoky! — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2014 vintage. As Sauternes suffers from a lethal combination of high production costs and low demand, it is about time we all start drinking more of it. The 2014 vintage combines a lot of botrytis with high acidity resulting in beautifully balanced wines that are very attractive young but should age beautifully for decades. Rabaud Promis has a long history (a lot of it in common with Sigalas Rabaud), but has been in the hands of the Dejean family for the last 4 generations. In early 2020 Jean Merlaut (Bordeaux négociant and owner of Gruaud Larose) took a majority share in Rabaud Promis, but Thomas Dejean remains the winemaker. And to judge from this terrific effort there is indeed no reason to change the winemaker. 80% Sémillon, 16% Sauvignon blanc and 4% Muscadelle. Brilliant golden yellow. Intoxicating complex perfume of fresh and dried fruits, flowers and subtle roasted flavours combined with an amazing lemony freshness. The mouth confirms this complexity with layers of concentrated fruit, balanced by crispy acidity and a knock-out brown sugar, lemon confit and noble rot "rôti" finish. It has amazing intensity while remaining light on its feet. Fabulous value at 28 euros! Abv. 12,6%. Note: these wines are much more versatile at the table than you think. While foie gras and blue cheese are classic combinations, I tried it today with veal, sautéed carrots and mushrooms and baked potatoes. Works really well. I invite you all to experiment with the culinary possibilities of these wines. — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

vintage 2015 | I did not know this château - which is nót the second wine of Soutard. Rich smell, toffee-like. Sultry. Fanning out. Warm. Morello cherries. Sigar box. Utterly lovely. — 2 days ago

Michael Amoruso

9.1

2019 vintage. Could have gone much longer. Vibrant black fruits. Black plum skins. Dark cocoa. Earthy. Long finish. — 3 days ago

Dubarno

9.3

30 ans de Matthieu — 3 months ago

Steven Gage

9.1

Del Frisco’s Christmas Eve with family — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1986 vintage. 5 bottles tasted for a 1986 vintage BDX dinner @ Mister A's-San Diego. This was up against other 1986's Pichon-Lalande, Beychevelle, Gruaud-Larose, Montrose and Cos. Double decanted and tasted over 5 hours. Respectable sed. Effin pop and pour now. Right right now. The clear winner. So good with balance and enough fruit without having to reach or rationalize. If you're not able to access for 7-10 years, you should be okay. Delicious. 3.14.24. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2010 vintage. Lunch at the excellent restaurant Le Jardin in neighbouring Château Petite Faurie de Soutard (also owned by insurance company La Mondiale, as is Château Larmande). 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. — 4 years ago

Conor Mackie

9.1

Great wine. Well balanced. Fruity and slightly acidic. Great tannins — 6 years ago