98 Robert Parker
The super rich and velvety 2009 Galatrona was the headline performer in this vertical tasting going back to the 1997 vintage. This is a beautiful bottle that projects a deep sense of confidence and enormous beauty, inside and out. It offers an irresistible contrast between its sweet side and its savory side with dried cherry, blackberry preserves, scorched earth, smoked bacon and dark spice. The wine's appearance is inky black and thickly concentrated. Despite that richness, its nuanced complexity is put on clear display. This is a beautiful wine from a tremendous vintage.<br/>
98 Robert Parker
The super rich and velvety 2009 Galatrona was the headline performer in this vertical tasting going back to the 1997 vintage. This is a beautiful bottle that projects a deep sense of confidence and enormous beauty, inside and out. It offers an irresistible contrast between its sweet side and its savory side with dried cherry, blackberry preserves, scorched earth, smoked bacon and dark spice. The wine's appearance is inky black and thickly concentrated. Despite that richness, its nuanced complexity is put on clear display. This is a beautiful wine from a tremendous vintage.<br/>
97 James Suckling
Amazing aromas of black truffles, crushed blackberries and dark chocolate. Dried flowers too. Full-bodied, with wonderful fruit that is layered and gorgeous. The finish is fruity, long and stylish. Give it three years to come together. Best after 2013.<br/>
90 Wine Spectator
A deeply colored, meaty red, with dense tannins framing smoky cherry and plum flavors. A powerhouse, gaining suppleness with air. Fine length, needing time to resolve its tannins. Merlot. Best from 2014 through 2023. 300 cases imported. –BS
90 Wine Spectator
A deeply colored, meaty red, with dense tannins framing smoky cherry and plum flavors. A powerhouse, gaining suppleness with air. Fine length, needing time to resolve its tannins. Merlot. Best from 2014 through 2023. 300 cases imported. –BS