Pretty sure this is my last bottle of this wine, and what a wine it was. Still got 10+ years in the tank left, easy. We drank it fast. Gorgeous bottle.
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Last time I drank this, I thought it tasted like lemon juice infused with razor blades. The razors have mellowed out. Two hours in, this became much more flavorful and enjoyable. This is my last bottle, and even though it's supposed to go on and on forever with time, I'm not sure I have the patience to wait another ten years for this particular bottle.
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Lunch at Jade Court (Chicago, IL): nphase has never been a fan of this wine, which honestly, has always befuddled me a bit since he's typically a fan of that relatively lean style. I'm certainly less a fan of that style, but I've found Lilbert really hits the spot for me when I want a hipster low-pH kind of wine. This fits the bill perfectly -- and I'll thank nphase for bringing this to lunch. It's definitely got that heightened acidity, but at the same time, some lemon curd which to me seems to round out all the sharp edges. It gets better with air too -- I think this is one to cellar, since I imagine the age will help this mellow out.
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A couple years of bottle age has allowed this to unfurl. Creamy, mineral nose. Lovely sense of richness with an elegant and mineral line. Complex but energised and fresh to drink. In a good place June '17.
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Marzipan. Took a bit to come up with that but that's what I get. I don't think this is meant to age a long time. Enjoyable. A bit spendy for what it is. Light on its feet.
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Klar, lys strågul. Noe utvikling på nese med modnet gulfrukt, mild honning og mineraler. Frisk, presis og elegant frukt. Smal, men med fin intensitet. Tørr og renskåren. Finmasket mousse. Frisk, presis syre. Tørr, mineralsk utgang med fin lengde.
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Lemon, white paech and apple nose with zesty tartness. Dry and crisp palate with elegant moussé. Steely touch and bitter citrus character, but also slight oxidative roundness and mushroomy earth. Chalky character in the aftertaste. Good stuff, but could still use a bit more age.
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6/1/2019 - TXRhoneRanger wrote: 94 Points
Pretty sure this is my last bottle of this wine, and what a wine it was. Still got 10+ years in the tank left, easy. We drank it fast. Gorgeous bottle.
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7/22/2018 - nphase wrote: 90 Points
Last time I drank this, I thought it tasted like lemon juice infused with razor blades. The razors have mellowed out. Two hours in, this became much more flavorful and enjoyable. This is my last bottle, and even though it's supposed to go on and on forever with time, I'm not sure I have the patience to wait another ten years for this particular bottle.
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7/22/2018 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
Lunch at Jade Court (Chicago, IL): nphase has never been a fan of this wine, which honestly, has always befuddled me a bit since he's typically a fan of that relatively lean style. I'm certainly less a fan of that style, but I've found Lilbert really hits the spot for me when I want a hipster low-pH kind of wine. This fits the bill perfectly -- and I'll thank nphase for bringing this to lunch. It's definitely got that heightened acidity, but at the same time, some lemon curd which to me seems to round out all the sharp edges. It gets better with air too -- I think this is one to cellar, since I imagine the age will help this mellow out.
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6/25/2017 - jaggeral1 wrote: 93 Points
A couple years of bottle age has allowed this to unfurl. Creamy, mineral nose. Lovely sense of richness with an elegant and mineral line. Complex but energised and fresh to drink. In a good place June '17.
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5/22/2017 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very yeasty. Drank w/ croissants for breakfast and it was a real interesting pairing. Like eating and drinking bread. Great way to start the day!
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11/19/2016 - nphase Likes this wine: 90 Points
I don’t understand this wine. To me, it’s like drinking lemon zest cream infused with razor blades. Will give it another 5 years before trying again.
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10/9/2016 - AtoZ wrote:
Drinking well.
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8/26/2016 - bconly Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking well now with food. Had this with sashimi and some cooked Japanese dishes and it was versatile and quite impressive actually.
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12/23/2015 - TXRhoneRanger wrote: 96 Points
Off the Charts! Delicious Delicious Delicious!
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11/10/2015 - AtoZ wrote:
Marzipan. Took a bit to come up with that but that's what I get. I don't think this is meant to age a long time. Enjoyable. A bit spendy for what it is. Light on its feet.
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9/20/2015 - winequant wrote: 85 Points
Liquid razor blades, anyone? Followed by a spritz of lemon on the wound?
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9/6/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
Really nice. Quite vibrant with nice fruit.
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9/6/2015 - the godfather wrote:
Nice yeasty bibles great with pizza
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3/26/2015 - Tairroirist wrote: 90 Points
floral sweet, good acidity, nice lee, light bready, balanced acidity with floral sweetness,
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1/3/2014 - -E- wrote: 91 Points
Klar, lys strågul. Noe utvikling på nese med modnet gulfrukt, mild honning og mineraler.
Frisk, presis og elegant frukt. Smal, men med fin intensitet. Tørr og renskåren. Finmasket mousse. Frisk, presis syre. Tørr, mineralsk utgang med fin lengde.
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9/9/2013 - avp wrote:
Lemon, white paech and apple nose with zesty tartness.
Dry and crisp palate with elegant moussé. Steely touch and bitter citrus character, but also slight oxidative roundness and mushroomy earth. Chalky character in the aftertaste.
Good stuff, but could still use a bit more age.
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