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Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Ruby to garnet with slight orange brightenings to the rim. Purchased at release and stored in a warmer than textbook cellar since then reaching 18° C in summer. Open and ready from the start with red fruits, several herbs, flowers, dusty minerals and oaky notes, later oranges, dark fruits, tobacco. Everything on the palate in great balance, with still quite tannic finish. I don't believe that this becomes smooth and shed its tannic cloud within its optimal drinking window. But hey, this bottle is far better that the last ones, maybe due to different purchases from different suppliers I see significant bottle variations. With some air over 30 minutes or so from the partly emptied bottle it adds intensity in a breathtaking way. This is a extraordinary bottle again. With extended airing over hours without decant it looses its nuances partly and on the palate it gets even more tannic. Then I would rate it at least 2 points lower. I don't believe that further cellaring, is a benefit. 5/14/19/9, -2030 if stored perfectly since release.

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