4/14/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Rich and layered.

4/11/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Again, this was outstanding.

4/11/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Getting better with age, Plenty of time left,. 93/94

4/8/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Surprised, given the year. Good, but not great. Lacking some intensity. 92/93

4/2/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Great Cabernet producer. Medium body with impeccable balance. Needs time though, 5-10 years.

3/24/2024 - JS199 wrote:

The wine, POP over four hours. So sold it was French, especially compared to the 07, that was oozing Napa Valley fruit. Slight hint on the attack its CA, but only after hour two it was more obvious. Crazy smooth texture and very well built. Hour three, pure bliss. Still young, but very drinkable if decanted. A classic. 95/96

3/19/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Super young, even too tight for my tastes on day 2. Hold

1/21/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Opened for 1-2 hours and was ready to go. Tannins resolved. Incredible nose, intricate and a sense of quality. The body was French in nature, super smooth, austere.

1/1/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Just fabulous. So smooth and creamy, crazy small bubbles.

1/1/2024 - JS199 wrote:

Corked

12/25/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Decanted for 2 hours. The purity and sensualness of this wine was pure bliss. Got lots of tea notes and red fruits on a seamless delivery.

12/11/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Stored since release. This is starting to fade after an hour of air in the bottle. Simple and a bit acidic. 87/88

12/10/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Decanted and drank over 4 hours. Perfect cork. Either not budging or there isn't anything there. Leaning towards the latter.

12/6/2023 - JS199 wrote:

An absolute rocket of a wine. Decanted 45 minutes and got better and better with time. Full throttle Cabernet that is still youthful, but in a great spot. 98+

11/23/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Caramel in color and taste.

11/23/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Exceptional! High end Pinot from CA that is balanced. Ready to go with minimal air. 95/96

10/21/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Perfect provenance, perfect cork, stored since release as all prior Opus. However, this bottle was austere and very French in taste. Didn't detect any cork failure smells or tastes. It just seemed a dry, a bit faded or tired. All ' 07 bottles of Opus before this were all consistent in flavor/personality. Huh.

6/11/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Outstanding, best bottle to date. 95/96

4/9/2023 - JS199 wrote:

From magnum. This is very good. Weightless and balance come to mind first. Plenty of fruit and was ready to go after minimal air.

4/9/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Outstanding. Dark fruit with a creamy texture. Not sweet, perfect balance.

1/5/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Opened and drank over 8+ hours. Gamy meats on the nose. This appeared young and has plenty of time.

1/22/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Opened and decanted for an hour, drank over the next four hours. Well made and has that smooth Dominus texture and feel. French style with some Ca fruit, but lacking some zip compared to better vintages. 94/95

1/13/2023 - JS199 wrote:

Drinking beautifully, tannins are light. Balanced Cabernet with plenty of time left.

12/31/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Decanted a couple hours. Lots of barnyard funk, manure, trying to open. Strangest bottle yet, good but never really materialized.

12/24/2022 - JS199 wrote:

After a couple hours in the decanter it settled down. Very concentrated. One dimensional and a bit sweet.

12/5/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Absolutely beautiful. Very open, tannins resolved. Margaux all the way...medium body, violets. rocks and some dirt.

10/24/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Starts with bight acidity and pure fruit, but ultimately the tartness over shadows the experience.

10/22/2022 - JS199 wrote:

From magnum, provenance was perfect. Very elegant and mature. Ultra smooth mouthfeel with some tannins still available.

9/17/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Best bottle to date. Balanced, full of fruit and slightly plush in texture.

9/15/2022 - JS199 wrote:

A bold expression of sangiovese. Still has plenty of tannic structure. A bit rough today.

9/11/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Opened and consumed over 4 hours. Fully mature and ready with minimal air. Velvety mouthfeel with a Bordeaux like profile. Best part was the chocolate notes at the end.

8/12/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Zippy and acidic red fruits that take some time to mellow. Still young.

8/1/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Similar to my previous notes. Slightly more mature, decanted and ready to go in an hour.

7/23/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Entering drinking window. Nice high toned fruit, good delivery. Delicious.

7/10/2022 - JS199 wrote:

This tasted dense and powerful, especially after tasting the '01 MB. Tasted young and still has plenty of time left.

7/10/2022 - JS199 wrote:

This was really interesting compared to past vintages of MB(36% Merlot). The weightlessness in the mouth was extraordinary. The fruit was pure, never overripe or sweet.

7/3/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Not much evolution here, a bit bland and simple.

7/2/2022 - JS199 wrote:

The best part was the nose, could smell this all day. The wine was hot and overly sweet for my taste. After a glass, had to reach for the water.
Better on day 2.

6/26/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Maybe this is flawed. This was rough, never really soften up, a bit plummy.

6/25/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Well made, but too sweet.

6/19/2022 - JS199 wrote:

From a .375. Structure, balance and everything you'd expect.

5/22/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Pure fruit, complex and balanced. Bravo.

5/17/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Still young, but with an hour in the decanter this was singing. Rich and velvety Cabernet. 93/94

5/7/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Fantastic. Pure velvety Cabernet that was completely seamless.

4/23/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Blind I'd think Left Bank and still not quite mature yet. Decanted 3+ hours and was barely enough. Glass like texture frames this full bodied wine. 95+

4/18/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Best bottle yet, age does this wine good.

4/14/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Well built, fine tannins. Merlot based, ready to drink with minimal air. Very tasty.

3/27/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Young, but approachable with some air. Early richness across the palate should evolve into a finesse driven Bordeaux.

3/5/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Polished and approachable. Not a heavy hitter, tries to finesse you.

3/6/2022 - JS199 wrote:

Phenomenal. The texture is so sensual, framed by rich fruit in perfect balance.