Aromatisk fullmoden. Har en del av de samme trekkene som Tempier, men dette er selvsagt en simplere vin. I tillegg fremstår den som lysere i frukten.
I munn er tanninene helt nedslipt. Tilbake står en vin som er lettdrikkelig nå. Frukten er sødmefull, men det er også noen kjølige trekk der. Saftig og ganske ukomplisert.
Kul vin som bør drikkes nå og i et par år fremover.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
I love older wines, but this one was well past its prime. Opened (pristine cork indicating that it had been well cellared) and poured into a glass 45 minutes before the first consumption. Little development over the next 45 minutes (2 glasses) and (after recorking) no change 6 hours later. Fading even further on the 2nd night, with little bouquet and some interesting flavours mid-palate. No acidity or finish (disappeared as soon as it was drunk), but leaving the mouth very dry (presumably from lingering tanins, although this isn't immediately obvious). Surely 2 - 4 years past its peak and, whilst not unpleasant, certainly not recommended. Don't be tempted to decant it or keep it.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
This is just starting to open up nicely. 6 hours after double decanting, lovely bouquet of prunes and leather, silky fruit on the palate, nice balance of fruit and acid, some sweetness from the alcohol (12.5%), long finish, not a trace of brett. There is still considerable tannin to coat one's cheeks, but not enough to detract from the pleasure. 16 years old and just starting to come into form, I believe this wine has at least another 5 years to hit its peak and should last another 15. Impressive, old school, great QPR if one can wait.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
8/20/2022 - vinkeger wrote: 90 Points
Aromatisk fullmoden. Har en del av de samme trekkene som Tempier, men dette er selvsagt en simplere vin. I tillegg fremstår den som lysere i frukten.
I munn er tanninene helt nedslipt. Tilbake står en vin som er lettdrikkelig nå. Frukten er sødmefull, men det er også noen kjølige trekk der. Saftig og ganske ukomplisert.
Kul vin som bør drikkes nå og i et par år fremover.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/1/2017 - broadband013 wrote: 88 Points
passé mais buvable, intéressant
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/26/2014 - JeandeTroyes wrote: 88 Points
I love older wines, but this one was well past its prime. Opened (pristine cork indicating that it had been well cellared) and poured into a glass 45 minutes before the first consumption. Little development over the next 45 minutes (2 glasses) and (after recorking) no change 6 hours later. Fading even further on the 2nd night, with little bouquet and some interesting flavours mid-palate. No acidity or finish (disappeared as soon as it was drunk), but leaving the mouth very dry (presumably from lingering tanins, although this isn't immediately obvious). Surely 2 - 4 years past its peak and, whilst not unpleasant, certainly not recommended. Don't be tempted to decant it or keep it.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/9/2014 - Bromie wrote: 90 Points
Tannins have faded leaving a lovely medium weight drop of wine. Drinking well now but no hurry
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/24/2013 - Nuromri Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mature fruit remaining Very nice
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/23/2012 - aikane wrote: 91 Points
This is just starting to open up nicely. 6 hours after double decanting, lovely bouquet of prunes and leather, silky fruit on the palate, nice balance of fruit and acid, some sweetness from the alcohol (12.5%), long finish, not a trace of brett. There is still considerable tannin to coat one's cheeks, but not enough to detract from the pleasure. 16 years old and just starting to come into form, I believe this wine has at least another 5 years to hit its peak and should last another 15. Impressive, old school, great QPR if one can wait.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/5/2009 - Stefanos T. wrote: 76 Points
Dissapointing. Nasty farmyard aromas, animal. Tannic and acidic. Went down the drain... I was warned by the seller.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/17/2009 - peteng wrote: 90 Points
Still some fruit. Plus barnyard and remaining tannins
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment