1964 Château Haut-Bailly, France, Bordeaux, Graves, Wine Review
2002 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, France, Bordeaux, Wine Review
1924 Château Mouton Rothschild, France, Bordeaux, Pauillac, Wine Review
2016 Bevan Cellars EE Cuvée Tench Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Oakville, Wine Reivew
2018 Château Léoville Barton, France, Bordeaux, Saint Julien, Wine Review
2005 Giuseppe Quintarelli Cabernet Alzero, Italy, Veneto, Wine Review
2000 Château Le Bon Pasteur, France, Bordeaux, Pomerol, Wine Review
At the time, this property was owned by Michel Rolland and his brother. Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is very nice with cherries, black cherries, coffee, slight chocolate, char and spice. Medium bodied. Light to medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries, cherries, cigar box and slight chocolate. Good finish. This seems to be about at peak with a nice depth and complexity. Well stored bottles should be able to go another ten years. It is lovely on its own but better with food. Steak au Poivre would be a nice choice.
1998 Vieux Château Certan, France, Bordeaux, Pomerol, Wine Review
2021 Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Villa Donoratico, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot from Tuscany. Purple in color with some garnet swirls, mostly opaque and bright. Great nose with cassis, black cherries, graphite and clay. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, flavors of cassis, clay and a bit of chocolate. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should have another eight to twelve years left. Nice on its own, this would be a nice match with Spaghetti Bolognaise.