Community Tasting Note

aagrawal wrote:

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - Coravin 6/3/15: Deep ruby color with minimal bricking appropriate for its age; nose has high intensity, complex aromas with blackberry, blackcurrant (ripe but not overripe), some sweet asian spices, even a slight rustic meaty component like northern rhone wines; palate is medium-full bodied, red cherry fruit that persists through most of the midpalate, tannins well integrated but also a bit drying; finish is medium length and some red fruit. This is similar to when I tried it at the end of 2013, though perhaps even more complex on the nose and still just as balanced on the palate. Not a world-class wine, but a fantastic value bordeaux and certainly worth the $20 and 15 years cellar time. I'm sorry this is my last bottle...this would have gone another few years. 90-91
Update: With air, the palate picks up a bit of black fruit as well, the nose picks up a little tobacco. The asian spices on the nose really remind me of a Pomerol. Very, very nice. Solid 91+.
6/15/15: Just a half-step behind when it was first opened. Still has that great spice and complexity on the nose, lacking just a bit of complexity on the palate. An excellent wine. 90-91

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