Magnum Opened 4pm and decanted for 30 mins then back in bottle before taking to friends for dinner (pork belly, oven roasted potatoes…) It was good on opening. Indeed not much movement by time we sat down to eat at 8pm. In the decanter it was dark with no discernible bricking, although such could be seen a little at the end of each glass. I had read that it was an average year but this was very drinkable; no rough edges, no tannins remaining, a very smooth mouthfeel. Fully mature in my opinion, unlikely to improve. Fabulous nose that - if there is a weak spot here - is not fully backed up at the finish. If there was a bit more length and fullness throughout this would score highly. Regardless of ‘score’ it was great to chance on a wine that I suspect is drinking at its best. Went down v well with the others.
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10/30/2021 - Andrew S-L Likes this wine: 90 Points
Magnum Opened 4pm and decanted for 30 mins then back in bottle before taking to friends for dinner (pork belly, oven roasted potatoes…) It was good on opening. Indeed not much movement by time we sat down to eat at 8pm. In the decanter it was dark with no discernible bricking, although such could be seen a little at the end of each glass. I had read that it was an average year but this was very drinkable; no rough edges, no tannins remaining, a very smooth mouthfeel. Fully mature in my opinion, unlikely to improve. Fabulous nose that - if there is a weak spot here - is not fully backed up at the finish. If there was a bit more length and fullness throughout this would score highly. Regardless of ‘score’ it was great to chance on a wine that I suspect is drinking at its best. Went down v well with the others.
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