First of all, I would like to commend the journalist for his rightful love of wine and article. While I agree with all the positives about the 47 Cheval Blanc and Robert's perfect score (having tasted it myself), I cannot fully justify the title of "Greatest wine ever made" unless the 'ever' is replaced from the statement or a proviso is added. For it does not do justice to wine in general and to all the great wines produced in human history in particular. Besides, one of the many wonderful characteristics of this divine drink called wine, is their individual uniqueness which, by default, makes comparing (in absolute terms) one wine with another an impossibility. Further, not to mention the different abilities to taste and appreciate a wine given to and/or developed by each human being. In my lifetime I have tasted several wines that, based on some characteristics, could also be considered the 'greatest ever made.' Nonetheless, I would never dare to do such a thing!

Sincerely yours,

JC Van den Berg Ph.D.
Wine Master