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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - This is a wine that is definitely getting towards the end of its life - as expected with the vintage - but also a great representation of the plentitude of complexity mature Bordeaux has to offer. Having really enjoyed the 1975 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou in January, I decided to open up the 1976 vintage at The Noortwyck in New York City. The nose exuded a lot of tertiary aromas as cedar wood and tobacco were dominant, accompanied by a lovely scent of maraschino cherries and cassis. The palate still offered a good amount of fruit for the first hour, boasting red cherries and licorice in the upfront before a distinct black pepper note medlied with earthiness in the mid-palate. There was an air of energetic tension to the finish as tobacco exuded strength while a light mint note added freshness to a wine you wouldn't expect that from. The tannins were resolved and this wine probably needs to be drunk soon, but nevertheless it's still an extremely great experience nearly half a century down the line.

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