Community Tasting Note

• matage Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 29, 2023 - Garnet color with slight bricked rim.
  Classical Bordeaux markers - pencil shavings, rust, leather/Tobacco, some blackcurrant with sandalwood and oriental spice in the long finish.
  
  Complex palate but this bottle was on the decline with a slightly hollow fruit mid-palate and cranberry-like acidity that became quite pronounced sipping on its own.
  Not for everyone and I think some might think it was too far gone to be enjoyed but for those found of tertiary notes and fully mature wines, it's a treat!
  
  Great match with the lamb racks, potato gratin and concentrated lamb-just with Ras el Hanout - mounted with foie gras for good measure.
  
  Cork was more or less fully soaked so I guess the content had taken some punishment due to that fact. One bottle left..
  
  Decanted for 90 minutes.
  Glass: Riedel Veritas Merlot

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