Greg Koslosky

9.3

Served blind very elegant with perfect balance and the lovely fruit of the vintage . A very nice example that should go for a few more years not incredible though — 2 years ago

Her Mir Tage

9.6

Henry Jayer certainly live up to his name!

The wine possesses a profound, healing, oriental herbal bouquet. It's not like fresh mint or basil; it's more like opening a traditional apothecary cabinet filled with premium Chinese Angelica Root (Dāngguī), Astragalus (Huángqí), and dried lily bulbs, or walking through a damp forest after the rain, with scents of ginseng, licorice root, and dried citrus peel warming the air, all interwoven with the luxurious undertones of black truffle and moist earth. It's an aroma that evokes serenity, warmth, and nourishment.

Upon first opening, it presented an aroma of traditional Chinese herbs. After breathing in the glass for half an hour, the wine truly began to unfold, releasing intense notes of red fruits, woody fragrances, and those distinctive herbal nuances. The body is a remarkable fusion of elegance and power. Despite its age, the 1988 vintage retains a finely structured and layered profile, with a clean palate and velvety, silky-smooth tannins. The finish is exceptionally long, evoking the delicate scent of morning dew on bamboo leaves. Overall, it’s an utterly captivating wine that leaves one truly enchanted.
— 5 months ago

Ron Siegel

10

Epic Jayer dinner where all the wines showed well. The 85 Richebourg was the groups favorite followed closely by the 93 Cros Parantoux. Jayer made great wines in off vintages & his 86 Richebourg was the greatest 86 I have ever tasted. — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Byo dinner — 2 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.6

Charles Noellat 1976 Richebourg

Each bottle opened is one less in existence; without it, there would be no subsequent legends of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or Henri Jayer.

Aged yet remarkably robust—it’s surprising how well this bottle has been preserved.

· After opening for half an hour: notes of honey, dried rose petals, and dried preserved fruits.
· After an hour: aromas of red dates, cinnamon, and a hint of spices.
· Overall impression: The fruit profile still dominates, with no woody notes emerging. The structure of Richebourg remains present, showing a rounded, ripe fruit character.

The year 1976 was renowned for its "hot, dry summer." The growing season offered ideal conditions—plenty of sunshine, high temperatures, and almost no damage from hail or other severe weather. These conditions led to perfect grape ripening. The wine is full-bodied and lush, with mature, soft tannins and very ripe, almost jam-like red fruit flavors (such as ripe cherry and strawberry jam). It still has aging potential, and this bottle retains well-balanced acidity.

What’s more, 1976 saw the famous "Judgment of Paris"—a tasting that broke the myth of the Old World’s invincibility, reshaped the hierarchy of the wine world, and established New World regions (especially California) on the international stage. It truly shows how fascinating blind tastings can be!

Next time, I’d love to try a 1976 California wine and compare the experience. — 4 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Plum, violet, blueberry etc. comfortable sourness. Hoffmann-Jayer Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Pinot Noir 2017 @1850, xuaduo, 220623-22062- — 4 years ago

Ross Chernin

9.2

On the nose; Marzipan, slight reduction, honey, asian pear, overripe cantaloupe, toasted oats, strange fresh jalepeño thing going on and port salut. — 5 years ago

with Jazmina

Jeroen Koenen

9.7

Black core, purple/ruby rim.
Nose is impressive and perfumed. All flavors and scents are beautifully translated into the palate. Blueberry pancakes, sultry black cherries, dark plums, salty licorice sweets (traditional Dutch ‘zoute drop’..), smoked ham, spicebox (black pepper/cloves/cardamom). Quite robust yet extremely harmonious, never overbearing. Loved the acidic silver linings and ultra ripe, powdery tannines.
Opened yesterday, way better on day 2: 93 –> 97 — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

10

Ultima gran cena de amigoa fuera de la paulee
Pa q no me contaran la pedi para probarlo — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Chris Ringland — Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz 2013 — Barossa Valley, South Australia. Australia 🇦🇺

Overview:
A flagship collaboration between Chris Ringland and the Hoffmann family, sourced from exceptionally old Shiraz vines—some exceeding 100 years—and matured for over five years in top-tier new French oak. Built entirely on Shiraz, this wine delivers unapologetic Barossa power layered with precision, concentration, and long-term aging ambition.

Aromas & Flavors:
Blackberry, mulberry, roasted meat, exotic spice, tar, soy, dark chocolate, and deep oak spice.

Mouthfeel:
Plush and commanding with dense extract, velvety tannins, and a silky yet muscular texture. The palate is rich, expansive, and deeply structured, finishing long and resonant with serious cellaring potential.

Food Pairings:
Char-grilled ribeye, slow-braised short ribs, smoked brisket, game meats, black pepper–driven dishes, aged hard cheeses.

Personal Pick:
This sits firmly in “benchmark Shiraz” territory for me, so decadent, bold, and emotionally powerful. A wine I slow down for, revisit over hours, and mentally file under unforgettable experiences.

Verdict:
A world-class Barossa Shiraz delivering massive concentration, polish, and longevity. Built for collectors and lovers of maximalist, age-worthy reds.

🍷 Did You Know?:
Some of the Hoffmann family’s Barossa vineyards rank among the oldest continuously producing Shiraz plantings in the world, contributing extraordinary concentration and complexity to elite Australian bottlings.
— 8 months ago