Community Tasting Note
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djdaqm Likes this wine: 93 points
March 19, 2016 - Don's 48th (Home): Decanted and aerated for about 2 hours before drinking. Solid example of aged Bordeaux although maybe a little closed at this point. Some pencil lead and autumn leaves on the nose. More earthy than fruity. Nice balance of acidity, concentration, and flavors.
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MemorialWineFan commented:
3/24/16, 8:29 PM - How much longer on the 2001s would you suggest?
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djdaqm commented:
3/24/16, 8:40 PM - I think there's plenty of life left in this wine. If you're going to drink it now I would suggest considerable aeration beforehand. I would guess that it'll continue to improve over the next 5 years, and will hold well for at least another 5 years beyond that.
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MemorialWineFan commented:
3/25/16, 6:02 AM - Good to know. I agree with you on the aging potential. Nothing like a good aged Bordeaux...just so tasty.