Final 1/3 of a bottle that had been opened two nights earlier (them recorked, refrigerated). So rich and powerful, this showed so much apple and pear with obvious Grand Cru density. Slightly clipped finish, but is that the time the bottle has been open? Clearly very good, I'd say 92-93 points tonight, but that is unfair given the time this bottle had already been open.

Seemed both oxidized and corked!

So much ripe orchard fruit from start-to-finish with impressive concentration and raw power throughout, but also bright and minerally textures, most notably on the long finish. Great already now, but with upside. I can hope this becomes as complex and ethereal as the bottle from 2000 tasted later in the evening.

Mostly ripe orchard fruit with some apple tart and butterscotch hints, wonderfully supporting with uplifting textures. Simply great balance, good+ length and density. Great freshness for its age, while also allowing the complex nuances of maturity to start emerging. Served blind to the group (after 2016, 2019), everybody thought this much younger than its actual age.

Drinkable, but very tired. This was the 2nd of 7 bottles bought a few years ago at auction, and both have disappointed.

Enjoyed alongside the 2013 over almost 2 hours. Opulent start with gobs of ripe black and blue fruit with sweet spice that just captures your attention. Palate is more restrained vs nose, with a more layered and complex set of red, black, and blue fruit that are huge and robust at the start and finish, just slightly less composed in the middle (right now). I would say this is 93 points for the pleasure it provides right now, but has 95+ point potential, 2029 forward.

Enjoyed alongside the 2019 over almost 2 hours. Black and red cherry and berry aromas come across as robust without seeming ripe. Similar palate profile, showing lots of richness without seeming ripe, again giving a complex combination of black and red fruit. This is seamless and perfectly harmonious, even if not as concentration and attention-grabbing as the 2019. Stayed fairly consistent over a couple of hours in glass.