5/26/2024 - potates Likes this wine:

Magnum was decanted for 90 minutes. The brick red color had only a faint brown edge. The nose emerged nicely with fruity overtones, maybe some currants and cherries. The medium body was quite pleasant but probably past its prime. There was a good finish and overall the wine was enjoyed by all.

4/12/2024 - potates Likes this wine:

I was surprised to find this wine still vibrant and delicious, although it has been well stored for many years.

11/6/2022 - potates Likes this wine:

After 2 hours of air it is a fruit forward St. Julien with a future.

9/17/2022 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes and double decanting, the medium nose of dark fruit was evident. The medium intense body and finish are typically Bordeaux.
This is a nice Pomerol, but not extraordinary.

2/20/2022 - potates Likes this wine:

Very dark amber which needs some air. Lots of peaches with a very well balanced medium full body.

1/1/2022 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanting, this wine showed a very forward varietal fruity nose. The full body showed typical cherry overtones and had a long finish.

12/31/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After one hour decanted, this brick red claret was clear with no brown on it's edge. The nose was soft with red fruit maybe some currents and dark berries. The body was medium full again with dark red fruit and currents. The finish was medium full. This wine has been stored in my cellar for >40 years and still has some life remaining.

11/14/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours decanted, the nose was still contained although fruity. The body was full and young and not overly tannic.
Overall this Talbot needs more bottle aging.

3/20/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

Two hours of air. This wine needs more bottle age. It is lovely, but still confined.
Plenty of fruit and promise.

2/27/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanting, this wine was a reasonable Bordeaux. Nice nose presented a medium body with ripe fruit. The finish was OK.

1/30/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours decanted, this wine was ruby red with a forward ripe cherry like nose.
The body was quite robust with plenty of ripe fruit. It was very varietal with lots of Pinot notes.
A long finish complemented this lovely wine.

1/24/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours decanted, this wine was garnet red with no brown edges. The nose was forward with dark fruit /cherries and berries. The full body was loaded with dark fruit (as above) and finished strong. Such a treat after 50 years.

1/9/2021 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanted, this dark ruby red Pinot had a very forward typical fruity nose. The body was quite robust with lots of fresh berry fruit... Cherries, Currents and raspberries. It had a long finish. This PN is at its peak.

12/31/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanted, this dark red beauty had a lovely fruity, albeit subdued nose. The body was of a medium full Pauillac promising future greatness. The finish was fine. This wine needs more cellar time.

12/26/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

Well stored for many years, this wine was ruby red. After one hour decanted, the light cherry nose emerged. The medium full body showed nice fruit and a great compliment to steak. The finish was fairly long and most pleasant.... A keeper

12/13/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

Deep garnet red with a mild dark fruity nose. This wine is past its plateau but still a very nice claret with Filets.

8/29/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

This dark ruby red wine was decanted for two hours. It has a forward fruity noise and a full dark fruity /dark berry body. The finish is lingering and delightful. Stored in my cellar since 2001, it is still in it's plateau.

8/1/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

Deep orange color with lovely nose. Stored at 52 % F for 25 years. This super balanced Sauternes was forward in every respect. Apricots and green apples were prominent in the full body and long lingering finish.

7/26/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After resting in my cellar for over 40 years, we finally tasted this BA. Served at 52 degrees, the color was medium amber with minimal bouquet. It brought moderate fruit with apricot and citrus overtones. The wine was delicious, but needed more acid at this time.

7/4/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After 45 minutes decanted, this deep garnet claret showed a typical Pauillac nose, medium intense cedar and leather overtones. The medium full body was again quite intense dark fruit and paired well with Filets. The finish was moderately long. This wine has plateaued nicely and will not benefit from further aging.

4/10/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After one hour decanted, the medium dark red had a forward fruit filled nose. The body was medium full and quite delicious. Lots of ripe fruit. The finish was quite long and delightful. Having cellared this wine for 40+ years, this wine still has some longevity.

4/11/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

Needs 2+ hours decanted. Still quite youthful. Very special.

3/14/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours decanting, this wine has a quite forward varietal nose with a lovely cherry fruit base and a full body. Great finish. This wine is a keeper!

2/29/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After 2 hours decanting, this deep red color revealed a dark fruity nose with a medium full body and nice finish.

2/8/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours of decanting, this dark red wine had a very forward cherry nose with a full varietal body. Great finish.

1/4/2020 - potates Likes this wine:

Decanted for 90+ minutes, this wine was dark red with a prominent fruity nose. It was full bodied with heavy dark cherry overtones and a lingering finish.

11/15/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

Drank months ago, but it was a lovely cab.

8/28/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

Stored in my cellar undisturbed for over thirty years, this wine was medium orange with a slightly enolic nose, but a pleasant taste and finish. It's quite remarkable in it's vitality.

8/10/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

Decanted for 90 minutes, dark red clarity with a dark cherry nose and medium full dark fruity body..... lingering finish. This wine has been stored well since 1996 and has more life.

7/6/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

Stored in my cellar for close to forty years, I decanted it for two hours. The color is dark red, no brown on the edge. The nose is quite forward with dark fruit, blackberries, and some lilac. The full body was dark fruit forward with big legs. It's finish is lingering
with fruit. I only wish I had bought more.

6/22/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

Decanted for two hours, this wine was dark garnet with a forward fruity noise and a medium full cherry body. Long finish was rewarding. I wish I had more bottles cellared. Lovely wine. The previous reviewers nonwithstanding. Please send some my way.

6/15/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

After 2 hours decantation, this dark red claret had a very forward nose with hints of chocolate and dark berries. The body was full with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and leather. The finish was long and delightful. I purchased this wine around 1976 for $11.95 at Hi-Time wines in Costa Mesa, CA. Ch. Trotanoy never disappoints.

1/26/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

After 2 hours of air, the dark fruit nose emerged. The medium full body showed well considering the below average vintage year. Nice finish.

1/1/2019 - potates Likes this wine:

I stored this wine for over forty years. It was decanted for one hour. The color was garnet red with a generous brown edge. The nose was quite forward with a red fruit and leather quality. The body was full and again cherry accented with enough tannins to give it real structure. The finish was lingering and delightful.

11/10/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

An ok Turley zin

11/2/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

After 909 minutes decanted, this medium dark red wine had a lovely red fruit, cherry nose. The medium full body was also forward with a fairly lingering finish.

10/6/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours decanted, the color was deep red and clear. The nose gave hints of leather and dark fruit. The full body was rich and more fruit. It had a nice lingering finish.

8/19/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanted, brick red edge with a forward raspberry nose. The quite full fruity body was classic mature claret. The lovely finish was long and delightful.

7/19/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

After two hours air, the nose was forward dark fruit with earthy overtones. It was a deep ruby red wine with a pretty full dark fruit, tobacco, and earthy body. The finish was quite full and lingering. I wish I had more bottles in my cellar, having acquired this wine in 1976 for less than $20.

6/30/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes in the decanter, this ruby red meritage wine showed a ripe red fruit nose. It had a medium full body of cherries. The finish was quite long and very pleasant.

5/26/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

Dark red color with a forward fruity nose (mostly dark fruit, i.e. blackberry, currently, after 2 hours decanted, this was a magnificent cabernet. The finish was long and genuine.

4/29/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

I have cellared this wine since 1982. With 90 minutes of air (decanted), this medium dark red claret had a typical St. Julien nose and nice fruit. The finish was fairly long and lovely. Overall, I heartily recommend this wine as a good value from a slightly better than average vintage.

4/16/2018 - potates Likes this wine:

Fabulous depth and richness...lasted 3 weeks under Vacu-Vin.

7/22/2017 - potates Likes this wine:

After 75 minutes decanting, this Reserve Cab showed a the nose which was quite fruity with dark fruit and maybe molasses. The body was full although soft and very well balanced with big legs and plenty of dark purple-red berries. The finish was long and lingering.

4/29/2017 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes of air, this wine was ruby red without any brown on the edge. The reasonably forward nose initially gave a ripe dark red fruity overtone that became quite rounded and added some leather and cherry notes. The robust body was very full and magnified the elements of the nose. The finish was long and lingering. This wine has many more years on this plateau.

4/2/2017 - potates Likes this wine:

Decanted for 90 minutes, this very dark red wine had a nice plummy nose and was very full bodied. At 15.6 alcohol, it was fairly hot, which serves as a distraction. Long finish.

3/11/2017 - potates Likes this wine:

After 90 minutes decanting this wine was dark brick red with a full forward cassis nose with some hints of citrus blossom and brown sugar. The body was very full with similar heavy fruit like cassis and some brown sugar. The finish was lingering. This was stored for more than 30 years in my cellar at rest.

12/21/2016 - potates Likes this wine:

Cellared for 30 years, decanted x 2 hours, clear, dark red color with a forward leather and tobacco nose. The body was quite full with an earthy, currant, classic Claret flavor. It had a very long finish.....a lovely Bordeaux.

12/10/2016 - potates Likes this wine:

Deep garnet color, fruity nose, nice, round, medium forward cherries and currants in the body, reasonably lingering finish(stored in my cellar 35 years).

10/22/2016 - potates Likes this wine:

After 2 hours in decanter, it was deep ruby in color with a fairly forward plummy nose. The full body showed dark berries, plum, and a hint of port wine overtone. It was well balanced eventhough the alcohol was 15%. The wine had a nice finish as well.