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Sunday, March 19, 2023 - 13% alcohol. CS 82%, M 18% according to Parker, who gave a measly 86-88 grade to this wine, later revised to 89 (all this courtesy of Farr). One of the most recognisable labels in the world, really gorgeous in a slightly over the top way, I hope they keep it forever. Excellent cork with barely 2 mm of wine penetration. Opened for 30mn, then decanted for 45mn. The colour is medium dark with some thinning and the onset of bricking at the edge of the rim.
The nose shows tobacco leaves and some ash-like component (not in a bad way); there is blackcurrant as well, but it is slightly subdued. There is some strictness in the mouth, but plenty of freshness too, including menthol in the finish. Very juicy too; the oak is fully digested, and whatever tannins are left are soft. This is certainly a food wine, and very satisfying it is with rack of lamb.
A bit like a hypothetical cross between Léoville-Barton and Sociando-Mallet, and I do not mean this in a negative way at all. Another few years won't do it any harm.
This particular bottle was won as a result of a bet on Who-You-Know winning a second term, which must add some subconscious sweetness to it, but I have tried hard to ignore this aspect in my tasting note.

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