Community Tasting Note

alittle wrote:

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - Once in Lifetime...: From magnum, decanted approximately 15 minutes prior to service for sediment, a deep garnet in the glass, with a moderate brick. This bottle was purchased ex-Chateau, and was reconditioned in 2003. It was re-corked when reconditioned, and as such, cork extraction was clean. I’m not sure what the Chateau used to recondition this wine, but man was this youthful for 112 years old. The nose seems indicative of a ripe vintage, showing deep, but slightly stewed aromas of red currants, black cherry, spice, dried herbs, earth, mushroom, exotic spice and lavender. On the palate, still very rich and vibrant, showing deep red and black fruits, earth, spice and dried flowers. The concentration in this wine is exceptional, with fully resolved structure in great balance, with a moderate finish. What a privilege to taste a wine of this age and provenance.

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