October 4, 2023 - the last of a 6pack purchased at time of release. agree with the most recent preceding post that this is on the decline but with a little air, the tannin settles nicely and this came to life. sure, it's more savoury than a few years back but not all the fruit is gone for me... on the palate, still some prominent blackberry, along with mint, earthy notes and spice. also still has some good acidity to keep it lively. no need to wait but this is an excellent bottling that has stood up well over the years.
September 18, 2023 - This has past the peak, slightly tannic and not much fruit left to balance it out.
Drink it
December 31, 2021 - Fully integrated now. Nice depth with lingering finish.
January 10, 2021 - black and red fruits make for a lovely brambly nose. smooth, full, open and an almost viscous consistency. big fruit forwardness, some woody notes, fully integrated tannins and a good balance of acidity. lovely long finish with some hovering sweetness. this is excellent.
March 21, 2020 - Color cereza picota muy cubierto, ribete granatoso oscuro, capa alta, lágrima fina y muy tinta. Nariz cubierta de fruta roja y madura bien madura, notas especiadas, tostados elegantes y bien redondos que dan ligeras notas de brasa, taninos bien pulidos, torrefacto, cuero, tabaco, balsámico, fondo mineral. Entrada bien potente en boca, con personalidad, tostados bien combinados con el conjunto frutal, sabroso, persistente, bien estructurado, sabroso, con personalidad y complejo. Final largo, postgusto fruta madura y retronasal de tostados de la barrica.
More information in: https://www.elvi.net/2009/03/05/salanques-2005/
December 17, 2017 - still great
November 17, 2017 - Brambly raspberry and lots of acid. Still young and developing. Seems like it will coalesce into something even deeper and smoother with time, but this is my last bottle.
October 5, 2017 - Not a full TN here but a very solid 91 and a very good suggestion from the sommelier at The Greenhouse, London.
Red fruited, quite balanced, soft and approachable. Good wine.
May 11, 2017 - Red fruit bouquet. Dark ruby with Pine, spice and tobacco flavors. Solid structure with velvety and matured tannins.
September 12, 2016 - Drinking well. A bit hot, but nice overall balance and the tannin to support 5 more years in the cellar.