September 10, 2023 - More approachable yet still with plenty of life. The funky ripe Merlot from this vintage makes this a challenging food red wine. Still a lamb or beef pairing.
August 11, 2022 - Got this from a friend and was worried that it was past it’s drinking window based on CellarTracker rewiews. Was pleasantly surprised! Decanted for 2 hours. Every sip seemed to improve! The overwhelming taste was the old vine earthiness which over shadowed the dark fruit . . . but in a good way. Definitely not for everyone but, if you like earthy wines, this one still holds up!
December 28, 2021 - Taste profile hasn't changed much in 4 years. A little more mellow and food friendly, but the tannins still appear to be outliving the fruit. Drying tannins and not nearly as charming as the 2000 which i still have a few bottles. Recommend drinking with beef or lamb. A difficult vintage.
March 19, 2021 - Nice mature bottle, drink, but don't hurry.
February 12, 2021 - Fully mature, but lovely. Very similar to my note from February 2020. Drink up!
October 7, 2020 - Past peak. Open now or use in cooking.
(So sad...)
February 17, 2020 - A slight fade to my last tasting note only because the fruit has started to fade. However, the tannin has turned much softer and almost silky vs how it has been in the past. The fruit is red, there are some secondary notes, but not as pronounced as the last time I had it. Bottom line... this is fully mature. Drink up! I don’t expect it to get better in the cellar.
July 27, 2019 - fully mature. Strong cherry fruit, lots of earth and mushrooms on the palate, well integrated and smooth tannin, medium finish
October 28, 2018 - Tried right after pouring in the decanter and it was good to go. Opens quickly, tannins resolved and drinking quite nicely now. The fruit is not hard or green as often encountered in 04 Bordeaux, particularly when young. Better than expected, time has indeed paid off with this one.
August 18, 2018 - Been watching this evolve since 2015. Finally, it is coming around and maturing nicely. Tannins, while still grainy, have mellowed out. Tertiary notes very present with asphalt, charcoal, tobacco, and licorice. Still has a very good core of black fruit and plums in the center. This has improved with age.