Cliff lede seems to require some time and also breathing once open. this wine night 2 was very nice and I wish we hadn't had the 1st half of the bottle the first night.
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Left bank style blend from Lede. Mostly cassis and black raspberry on the palate. Opened and decanted this for almost two hours before drinking. Was still a bit “hot” and tannic at that point. After about 4 hours open this started to open nicely to reveal some additional complexity with some licorice, coffee and chocolate. Still will last for another three to five years.
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Actually drinking very well right now and even better night two. good nose of medium intensity and nice fruit on the the palette with a balanced acidity
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This might be my favorite claret from Lede to date. Aromatically intense and deep. Creme de cassis dominates the nose at this point. On the palate this is very well balanced with acidity, tannin, fruit and alcohol hitting in harmony. If drinking now, decant for a good 30 mins. If holding, give it 3-5 years for tannins to settle.
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5/14/2023 - Canisius Likes this wine:
Wonderful with lamb on Mother’s Day
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8/10/2022 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good rendition of a left bank Bordeaux. Red fruit with medium tannins and some earthiness. Medium bodied with a medium finish.
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7/3/2022 - knlowery Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cliff lede seems to require some time and also breathing once open. this wine night 2 was very nice and I wish we hadn't had the 1st half of the bottle the first night.
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10/31/2021 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 90 Points
a nice take on a left bank Bordeaux. Light red fruit on the palate with a hint of forest floor. Medium tannins and a medium finish
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6/9/2021 - CO Wino Likes this wine: 93 Points
Loads of dark berries, cassis, light licorice and excellent balance of tannins and fruit! One of the best Clarets from Cliff Lede!
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6/30/2020 - wconnolly Likes this wine: 90 Points
Left bank style blend from Lede. Mostly cassis and black raspberry on the palate. Opened and decanted this for almost two hours before drinking. Was still a bit “hot” and tannic at that point. After about 4 hours open this started to open nicely to reveal some additional complexity with some licorice, coffee and chocolate. Still will last for another three to five years.
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3/14/2020 - SirJ Likes this wine: 91 Points
A great Bordeaux blend from Napa. Easy on the nose, but quite elegant on the palate. This wine will improve in a couple of years. Drink or hold
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10/17/2019 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 88 Points
tons of fruit. high alcohol. Gets better through the night. I could imagine drinking this with BBQ food
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7/23/2018 - knlowery Likes this wine: 90 Points
Actually drinking very well right now and even better night two. good nose of medium intensity and nice fruit on the the palette with a balanced acidity
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1/30/2018 - ONEFIVE Likes this wine:
This might be my favorite claret from Lede to date.
Aromatically intense and deep. Creme de cassis dominates the nose at this point.
On the palate this is very well balanced with acidity, tannin, fruit and alcohol hitting in harmony. If drinking now, decant for a good 30 mins. If holding, give it 3-5 years for tannins to settle.
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1/21/2018 - wine247365 Likes this wine: 90 Points
For my palate, this is too early to drink with the oak, tannins and alcohol fighting for dominance.
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12/29/2017 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just a killer bottle of wine for everyday. I had this with brick oven pizza, and the fruit just came out so easily. Cheers!
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12/22/2017 - Cuellar's Cellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Killer bottle for the holidays...Cheers
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