Community Tasting Note

forceberry wrote:

Monday, February 13, 2023 - Typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65-70%), Merlot (30-25%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Aged for approximately 12 months in oak barriques (40% new). 12,8% alcohol.

Dense, fully opaque and rather aged syrupy-brown appearance. The nose feels old, pungent and oxidative with aromas of salty liquorice and nutty rancio, some soy sauce, light earthy notes, a little bit of cold coffee and damp coffee grounds, an aldehydic hint of sorrel and a touch of gravelly minerality. The wine feels dry, old and oxidative on the palate with dull, tired flavors of nutty rancio, some salty liquorice, a little bit of damp earth, a hint of rancid walnuts and a touch of syrupy sweetness. The wine is high in acidity with a tiny bit of tannic grip. The finish is long, dull and oxidative with some tannic grip and tired flavors of soy sauce, nutty oxidation, some mushroomy funk and a little bit of damp earth.

Ugh, this bottle was just horribly oxidized. Based on the other TNs in CT, I'd chalk this up to just bottle variation - a 1986 Chasse-Spleen should not be this badly over the hill at this age. 65€ down the drain.

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