5/7/2011 - sotico wrote:

Great nose of bright cherry, pepper, earth very rich and silky on the tongue with a complex floral finish. Tasted against all the wines throughout the night and continued to impress...

5/7/2011 - sotico wrote:

Unfortunately past its time...a real shame

5/7/2011 - sotico wrote:

94+ Superb! Perfectly balanced....

10/16/2009 - sotico wrote:

Ruby-colored with a nose of blackberries and sweet kirsch. Medium to full-bodied and good purity...Drink now should hold for another 5 yrs

10/17/2009 - sotico wrote:

The dark ruby-colored, followed by attractive spicy, cassis aromas, medium to full-bodied...

10/17/2009 - sotico wrote:

Dark purple, with a nose of blueberries and cherries, full-bodied wine very well balanced...Drink now, but should last another 10 years easely!

10/9/2009 - sotico wrote:

Well worth the wait! Dark ruby color, a cassis-scented nose, medium body, and balanced acidity

10/5/2009 - sotico wrote:

Lots of black cherry and dark plummy notes, gorgeous nose of cassis, and a touch of cocoa. Chewy mouthfeel, delicious flavors, with a fabulous balance and long finish.

10/7/2009 - sotico wrote:

A great surprise...From bottle, the wine boasts a dense plum/purple color in addition to a special nose of kirsch liqueur intermixed with raspberries, and minerals. Chantaloutte is enormously pure, massive, and rich.

10/5/2009 - sotico wrote:

Had the opportunity to open this bottle at a friends house. When first tasted, this Medoc seemed old, tired and unflattering. We decanted the wine, and as time passed, the wine improved steadily in the glass becoming "very" drinkable and enjoyable. I must admit I loved the brownish color of this oldie although I missed the Lafite's fabulous bouquet....

9/25/2009 - sotico wrote:

The bouquet is thin, the wine is rather shy, coming in gently with toast, butter, oak, plum and a medium acidity. The exit is big raspberry, which lingers long and lovely in the mouth.Later, the bright fruit flavors mellow nicely and allow root vegetable notes in the mouth. This pinot noir is extremely well balanced. Each flavor is distinct, soft and a nice blend in the overall taste...

9/26/2009 - sotico wrote:

Rich, lavishly oaked Cabernet Sauvignon with bold cassis, black cherry, loam and spice flavors that often verge on sweet; lush texture; and considerable early appeal.

9/20/2009 - sotico wrote:

Medium to full-bodied with good acidity. Plums, and black cherries.

9/18/2009 - sotico wrote:

Very dark ruby color. Too much oak..Opened up after an hour of being decanted.

9/14/2009 - sotico wrote:

Medium bodied, ruby colored, sweet cherries. Nice table day to day wine

9/10/2009 - sotico wrote:

Outstanding Pinot.Rapberry, and spice flavors are present in this dark ruby-colored wine. Full-bodied and nicely layered with good depth...

8/29/2009 - sotico wrote:

Full body, very rich. Dark Ruby color