2hr decant. Intense with dark fruit and quite a heavy toast. Very smooth and drinkable. Can't see this improving but based on current condition this could hold for quite a while.
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Slow oxed for 1.5 hours then decanted for 45 minutes. Very typical Pomerol nose of iron, burning embers, black cherry and a hint of plum. Flavors of cherry, plum, currant and an iron streak running through it. Still get a bite of tannin on this. Begging for food with this. Ends with a 15 second finish with a black cherry note. Has some nice fruit but all in a Bordeaux terms.
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Wonderfully smooth and easy drinking. Seemed to fall apart a bit at the end of the bottle which was consumed over several hours. There was a fair amount of sediment and I left a half glass in the bottle. This could have been partly the meal, the amount of aeration but it seemed to lack the acidity and tannin it first did when opened. Was decanted then poured right away. I wish I had more, I just would have drank it or shared it faster I suppose.
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Seems to have lots of Pomerol character. Plummy merlot with hints of cacao, red pepper and herbs. The 2005 vintage amps it up a bit, with a nice sweet touch, full body and roundness. Not yet mature but drinking nicely.
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Excellent Bordeaux aromatics. The wine is surprisingly assertive - vivid acidity but supported by good fruit and earthiness. If I could go back and buy this again, I just might. We had it with short ribs and it matched up quite nicely - enough oomph to hold its own with just about any dish (except high acid dishes).
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Mildly corked. Some classic Bordeaux flavors with tobacco and cassis underneath but distracted by the cork taint. Bad purchase back in the day with only 1 of 3 showing well.
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Nicely aromatic, dark garnet to a clear rim. Decanted - opened after about 30 minutes. Nose of sweet black fruit and a warm, spicy wood, some hints of violet. Compelling nose. Bright acidity on the palate, dark cherry, sweet cassis, warm spice, vanilla, some mocha. Paired with cheese plate; mimolette and brie. More food friendly than quaffer - although in a nice place.
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Scoundrel WineBid consignor. Not hard to write a program that rates consignors to auction sites without identifying them. You would just know that this consignor has one or two out of five stars for reliability of his description of the wine's condition--and you'd be warned accordingly. This would be completely separate from your rating of the wine itself.
There was something nasty and weedy in the nose and flavors that I have never encountered before and hope to never find again. I'm assuming that it had to be a flaw because no winemaker would put his name on it, no negotiant would buy it, no importer would import it, and no retailer would attempt to foist it on an unsuspecting public in this condition. Yeah, right. But on the plus side it threw a nice sediment.
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This is normally quite a nice wine, but the scoundrel who consigned this lot to WineBid, willing to pass the fruits of his inept storage onto somebody else, really deserves not to drink another glass of wine in his life. I wish WineBid and other such auction sites would have a rating system on consignors, so you could know you were buying from a trustworthy or a sleazy source. This guy would get zero stars.
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First bottle of a half case. Pnp through a Vinturi. This was accessible shortly after pouring. Lots of sediment in the bottle. This had aromas of dried herbs, light note of mocha, cedar, tobacco leaves, and currant. On the palate the tannins are well integrated and dusty. The flavor profile is dominated by the secondary flavors of cedar, tobacco, smoke, and some coffee in the finish. Good drive through the finish with some lingering smoke and iron. Solid overall and at $30 this is a solid value. I don't feel rushed to drink my remaining bottles based on tonight's performance.
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Nice muted nose of blackberry and wood. Fleshy in the mouth but quite dry with serious tannins showing through on aftertaste. Popped and poured - should open up nicely with some air.
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2005 Chateau Plince is dark and smoky with tobacco leaves, black pepper, and cherry juice. Good dose of acidity and low alcohol (13% on the label) give it brightness and a charming personality. This was fantastic after 30 minutes (91 points quality), but it became weak and skim-milky with another 30 minutes after that. (87 points quality) I don’t think this should be decanted. It was somewhat drinkable on the second day, but if you can, finish it on the first day.
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Lots of ripe merlot fruit, but very well balanced and long. Complex secondary flavours are starting to develop in this wine, which I think has reached a perfect stage. Lovely classic Pomerol, long complex and delicious!!
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This was one of the more enjoyable Bordeaux I've had in awhile, despite my California-leaning palate and only 13% ABV. Smooth yet chalky tannins, and this went well with food. A bit lacking in fruit for my wife's palate, but I found this well balanced. Aromas and flavors of bramble, leather, tea, and spice. Just enjoyable. Me - 91, Wife - 89.
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Dark ruby, mild nose of rose, black fruit, with a mild dose of earthiness and minerality. Smooth and soft, this wine is ready to drink. Not sure how much it will age but most likely won't fall off for a year or two.
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Sexy, opulent, but structured Merlot-dominant blend, with a tiny bit of modern Left Bank character and depth that allows it to transcend the varietal boundaries and avoid simply monolithic grandeur. This is as good as it gets under $100. from Pomerol.
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The bottom line: this wine has gusto with a good deal of longevity to carry it through for at least five more years. The color is a deep ruby with a tinge of brown at the rim. The nose is a bit tight showing leather, raw meat, violet, and dark berries. The palate boasts cherry, dark berries, and licorice but the fruit is not overbearing. Add to that black pepper, mushroom, some violet, and green pepper. What makes it for me is the hint of bitterness, the well balanced acidity, and the firm yet silky tannins that give the wine gusto. Enjoy it with a nice piece of grilled meat. An excellent companion to a well-seasoned pepper steak.
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Found this to be a little mondern in that it was a fruit driven wine. Dark cherry / cassis with a little leather. Everything was nicely put together but the nose was a little tight and overall not real complex. Solid at the $30 I recently paid for it. Will hold my other ones for a while to see if anything shakes out.
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In the nose on the one side berries/cassis, on the other hand a smooth note of milk coffee. In the mouth a very nice example of fully ripe merlot. An undertone of smoke and tar.
Really nice!
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This wine was suburb with aromas of loam, burning embers and cherry. The palate had flavors of game, cherry and a touch of smoke. Decanted for 4 hours then drank over the next 2 with rib eyes. Went very well although the blistering Summer heat had me sweating like crazy. Well worth it and should continue to age nicely. The 98 I had a year or two ago was drinking great!
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Cinnamon stick , vanilla, and violet on the nose. Holds back on the fruit for the sake of velvet. Finish of good mineral water. An exercise in subtlety.
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Full bodied with strong Cabernet flavours, tannin still not fully resolved. Very good with the sunday roast. Needs to be decanted, quite a sediment to deal with!
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Clipped, odd, herbal, vegetal, it didn't have typical TCA-induced aspects but there's no way this was sound. Had already decanted it and kept hoping negative notes would blow off, but by the time I was done waiting I just didn't have the energy to pour it back in the bottle and attempt to return it, which I really should have done.
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Decanted for 1H. Very sexy nose of blueberries, strawberries, leather, and toasty oak. It has improved significantly since my last bottle 04/25/2012. It would merit a 93 if the mid pallet had a little more fat to it. It is definitely coming together. A very nice sexy Pomerol for under $50 bucks.
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I found the structure of this wine to be amazingly precise. Perfect balance for fruit, tannins and acidity. Very integrated. Just lovely. Blackberry, tea, leather.
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I concur with the previous statements that is showing a bit young and light weight. I hope it fattens up a bit with time. It could turn up to be quite fine!
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After a series of three Napa cabs, I thought this would show terribly but I was very wrong! This had almost as much fruit as the Napas ahead of it, but came with unmatched elegance and precision. I thought it was very open, albeit still somewhat primary and a touch simple at this stage. Lots of cool blueberries dominated the palate. Nice clean finish. This was loved by everyone and was the clear winner on a good night at Peter Lugers. Solid A-
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Very nice smooth tannins, but I agree with others here that this is still too young. The palate has some earthy tobacco and leather notes, but everything seems a bit tight and muted. I'll revisit in 6 months to a year.
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Pop and pour. Very interesting nose. Detected some menthol/mint in the background. Nice earth component. Very tight though. Extremely velvety midpalate and fairly tannic finish. Decent length. Ended up using the centellino to aerate after an hour or so. Opened up a bit more but still could use a good 3-5 yrs as I would expect this to improve with age. VN pomerol. Would rebuy at the $20 that i paid at Auction on WC.
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Popped and aired for half an hour. Ample, rich, ripe nose. Medium body. Good grip. Lovely black currant. This is a lovely wine from this formidable year. Very nice for a bourgeois Pomerol and I´m sure it will improve over the years to come.
This really is a beautiful wine. Definite blackberry, licorice, tea and oak, with a little touch of earth and leather. It's a complex wine that's incredibly well balanced, with just the right acidity and tannins to make it feel vibrant and alive through the strong finish. Amazingly velvety and textured for a 2005 - particularly since it was just released in early March. No doubt this will get better with age, but certainly a great wine now - I can only imagine what it would taste like if decanted for an hour or so before drinking.
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11/30/2021 - davergny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking very well! Plummy fruit, forest notes, bit of red pepper. Silky and lush, pleasant finish.
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9/18/2021 - Mid Palate Tingle wrote:
2hr decant. Intense with dark fruit and quite a heavy toast.
Very smooth and drinkable. Can't see this improving but based on current condition this could hold for quite a while.
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12/6/2020 - slywka7 wrote: 90 Points
Slow oxed for 1.5 hours then decanted for 45 minutes. Very typical Pomerol nose of iron, burning embers, black cherry and a hint of plum. Flavors of cherry, plum, currant and an iron streak running through it. Still get a bite of tannin on this. Begging for food with this. Ends with a 15 second finish with a black cherry note. Has some nice fruit but all in a Bordeaux terms.
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6/27/2019 - df1962 wrote: 88 Points
Wine Boys - 2005 Bordeaux plus some Ringers: From Vandiner's cellar
PnP 2/3 of the bottle let air for 90 mins.
Tasted blind.
Clear medium ruby.
Clean fresh cassis raspberry closed herbal note on the nose.
Tight dry cassis plum and herbal on the palate.
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6/1/2019 - Laminarman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderfully smooth and easy drinking. Seemed to fall apart a bit at the end of the bottle which was consumed over several hours. There was a fair amount of sediment and I left a half glass in the bottle.
This could have been partly the meal, the amount of aeration but it seemed to lack the acidity and tannin it first did when opened. Was decanted then poured right away. I wish I had more, I just would have drank it or shared it faster I suppose.
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3/30/2019 - davergny Likes this wine: 91 Points
Seems to have lots of Pomerol character. Plummy merlot with hints of cacao, red pepper and herbs. The 2005 vintage amps it up a bit, with a nice sweet touch, full body and roundness.
Not yet mature but drinking nicely.
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12/7/2018 - ADiamond Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little underwhelming at first, but opened up and became a little more vivrant as dinner progressed.
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11/1/2018 - Laminarman wrote: 92 Points
Drinking very well right now with a soft rounded palate, sweet tobacco and cassis. Very nice.
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7/15/2018 - randyjc wrote: 89 Points
Excellent Bordeaux aromatics. The wine is surprisingly assertive - vivid acidity but supported by good fruit and earthiness. If I could go back and buy this again, I just might. We had it with short ribs and it matched up quite nicely - enough oomph to hold its own with just about any dish (except high acid dishes).
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1/5/2018 - Bellissimo wrote: flawed
Mildly corked. Some classic Bordeaux flavors with tobacco and cassis underneath but distracted by the cork taint. Bad purchase back in the day with only 1 of 3 showing well.
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12/31/2017 - Smatk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nicely aromatic, dark garnet to a clear rim. Decanted - opened after about 30 minutes. Nose of sweet black fruit and a warm, spicy wood, some hints of violet. Compelling nose. Bright acidity on the palate, dark cherry, sweet cassis, warm spice, vanilla, some mocha. Paired with cheese plate; mimolette and brie. More food friendly than quaffer - although in a nice place.
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12/21/2017 - phynes wrote: 90 Points
Smooth, enjoyable, typical Pomerol. More forward than other wines from this vintage. Nothing out of the ordinary but a nice glass full all the same.
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12/20/2017 - COWineLover wrote: 85 Points
This has transitioned into a secondary flavor based Bordeaux. Feeling a bit tired, this has sandalwood, cassis, light coffee, and a bit of bramble.
The finish is not very crisp, and it is brief. Unremarkable thus far. Will track development and update as needed.
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11/25/2017 - ADiamond Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking well, it opened well up over a 2 hour dinner. Very low tannins, fruit well integrated, medium acidity.
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10/26/2016 - Jeff Leve wrote: 89 Points
Medium bodied, soft textured, open and ready for business, with a wealth of sweet, juicy plum, freshness, and black licorice.
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10/19/2016 - wine&roses wrote: flawed
Scoundrel WineBid consignor. Not hard to write a program that rates consignors to auction sites without identifying them. You would just know that this consignor has one or two out of five stars for reliability of his description of the wine's condition--and you'd be warned accordingly. This would be completely separate from your rating of the wine itself.
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10/6/2016 - bevetroppo wrote: flawed
There was something nasty and weedy in the nose and flavors that I have never encountered before and hope to never find again. I'm assuming that it had to be a flaw because no winemaker would put his name on it, no negotiant would buy it, no importer would import it, and no retailer would attempt to foist it on an unsuspecting public in this condition. Yeah, right. But on the plus side it threw a nice sediment.
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10/5/2016 - wine&roses wrote:
A curse on the consignor. Do unto others, pal.
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10/5/2016 - wine&roses wrote: 85 Points
This is normally quite a nice wine, but the scoundrel who consigned this lot to WineBid, willing to pass the fruits of his inept storage onto somebody else, really deserves not to drink another glass of wine in his life. I wish WineBid and other such auction sites would have a rating system on consignors, so you could know you were buying from a trustworthy or a sleazy source. This guy would get zero stars.
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4/16/2016 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice bordeaux with a titch of age on it. Great QPR.
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3/25/2016 - Bellissimo wrote: flawed
Stewed / cooked / heat damaged.
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3/13/2016 - COWineLover wrote: 90 Points
First bottle of a half case. Pnp through a Vinturi. This was accessible shortly after pouring. Lots of sediment in the bottle. This had aromas of dried herbs, light note of mocha, cedar, tobacco leaves, and currant. On the palate the tannins are well integrated and dusty. The flavor profile is dominated by the secondary flavors of cedar, tobacco, smoke, and some coffee in the finish. Good drive through the finish with some lingering smoke and iron. Solid overall and at $30 this is a solid value. I don't feel rushed to drink my remaining bottles based on tonight's performance.
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2/15/2016 - michael47 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice muted nose of blackberry and wood. Fleshy in the mouth but quite dry with serious tannins showing through on aftertaste. Popped and poured - should open up nicely with some air.
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12/27/2015 - RDemp7 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great balance.
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10/3/2015 - quanmeister wrote: 89 Points
Still lots of fruit. One of the better Bordeaux wines I have had in this price range. Held for 7 years. Not worth the wait.
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7/3/2015 - Number51 wrote:
2005 Chateau Plince is dark and smoky with tobacco leaves, black pepper, and cherry juice. Good dose of acidity and low alcohol (13% on the label) give it brightness and a charming personality. This was fantastic after 30 minutes (91 points quality), but it became weak and skim-milky with another 30 minutes after that. (87 points quality)
I don’t think this should be decanted. It was somewhat drinkable on the second day, but if you can, finish it on the first day.
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6/28/2015 - RussK wrote: 90 Points
Russk. Bought from Peter. Enjoyable. But not worth paying 40 bucks again.
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5/30/2015 - Blauweiss Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lots of ripe merlot fruit, but very well balanced and long. Complex secondary flavours are starting to develop in this wine, which I think has reached a perfect stage.
Lovely classic Pomerol, long complex and delicious!!
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5/10/2015 - LIE-user wrote: 91 Points
Very nice. Consistent with my last note of this one. Perhaps slightly better than two years ago. However, lots of fun for a fair price.
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2/16/2015 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was one of the more enjoyable Bordeaux I've had in awhile, despite my California-leaning palate and only 13% ABV.
Smooth yet chalky tannins, and this went well with food. A bit lacking in fruit for my wife's palate, but I found this well balanced. Aromas and flavors of bramble, leather, tea, and spice. Just enjoyable.
Me - 91, Wife - 89.
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12/28/2014 - tb76 wrote: 91 Points
Dark ruby, mild nose of rose, black fruit, with a mild dose of earthiness and minerality. Smooth and soft, this wine is ready to drink. Not sure how much it will age but most likely won't fall off for a year or two.
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12/7/2014 - Henry Miller Likes this wine: 96 Points
Sexy, opulent, but structured Merlot-dominant blend, with a tiny bit of modern Left Bank character and depth that allows it to transcend the varietal boundaries and avoid simply monolithic grandeur. This is as good as it gets under $100. from Pomerol.
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7/7/2014 - GEDC Likes this wine: 92 Points
Open and let it sit for 30 minutes it will open beautifully on the glass, you will be able to discover this sexy Merlot with every sip.
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7/4/2014 - Fat Lips Likes this wine: 90 Points
The bottom line: this wine has gusto with a good deal of longevity to carry it through for at least five more years. The color is a deep ruby with a tinge of brown at the rim. The nose is a bit tight showing leather, raw meat, violet, and dark berries. The palate boasts cherry, dark berries, and licorice but the fruit is not overbearing. Add to that black pepper, mushroom, some violet, and green pepper. What makes it for me is the hint of bitterness, the well balanced acidity, and the firm yet silky tannins that give the wine gusto. Enjoy it with a nice piece of grilled meat. An excellent companion to a well-seasoned pepper steak.
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5/10/2014 - Bellissimo wrote:
Found this to be a little mondern in that it was a fruit driven wine. Dark cherry / cassis with a little leather. Everything was nicely put together but the nose was a little tight and overall not real complex. Solid at the $30 I recently paid for it. Will hold my other ones for a while to see if anything shakes out.
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4/20/2014 - CotedeProvince Likes this wine: 92 Points
Full of fruit and still too tannic
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2/26/2014 - kalissa wrote: 89 Points
Delicious if a bit straightforward at this point, drink over the next few years
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2/15/2014 - soyhead wrote:
Elegant with nice fruity backend, very fine tannins on the finish. Drinking well now.
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12/21/2013 - LIE-user wrote: 90 Points
In the nose on the one side berries/cassis, on the other hand a smooth note of milk coffee.
In the mouth a very nice example of fully ripe merlot. An undertone of smoke and tar.
Really nice!
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7/14/2013 - slywka7 wrote: 91 Points
This wine was suburb with aromas of loam, burning embers and cherry. The palate had flavors of game, cherry and a touch of smoke. Decanted for 4 hours then drank over the next 2 with rib eyes. Went very well although the blistering Summer heat had me sweating like crazy. Well worth it and should continue to age nicely. The 98 I had a year or two ago was drinking great!
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5/11/2013 - chrisanderika wrote: 89 Points
Cinnamon stick , vanilla, and violet on the nose. Holds back on the fruit for the sake of velvet. Finish of good mineral water. An exercise in subtlety.
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4/29/2013 - CotedeProvince Likes this wine: 90 Points
Full bodied with strong Cabernet flavours, tannin still not fully resolved. Very good with the sunday roast. Needs to be decanted, quite a sediment to deal with!
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2/10/2013 - bevetroppo wrote: flawed
Clipped, odd, herbal, vegetal, it didn't have typical TCA-induced aspects but there's no way this was sound. Had already decanted it and kept hoping negative notes would blow off, but by the time I was done waiting I just didn't have the energy to pour it back in the bottle and attempt to return it, which I really should have done.
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2/7/2013 - Joegish wrote: 87 Points
This bottle was weak....almost corked. funky stemmy, green flavors that did not blow off. Hope the rest of my bottles are like the previous ones.
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1/31/2013 - bwine wrote: flawed
Corked
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1/3/2013 - hdchappy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Earthy and very smooth with good solid dark fruit. Great buy!
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11/13/2012 - Fateful Destiny Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good mid-range bordeaux.
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11/2/2012 - GEDC wrote: 92 Points
Consistent with notes on 10/5/2012
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10/19/2012 - GEDC wrote: 92 Points
Same notes as previous bottle in 10/5/2012
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10/5/2012 - GEDC wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 1H. Very sexy nose of blueberries, strawberries, leather, and toasty oak. It has improved significantly since my last bottle 04/25/2012. It would merit a 93 if the mid pallet had a little more fat to it. It is definitely coming together. A very nice sexy Pomerol for under $50 bucks.
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9/4/2012 - chuckreece wrote: 93 Points
I found the structure of this wine to be amazingly precise. Perfect balance for fruit, tannins and acidity. Very integrated. Just lovely. Blackberry, tea, leather.
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4/25/2012 - GEDC wrote: 91 Points
I concur with the previous statements that is showing a bit young and light weight. I hope it fattens up a bit with time. It could turn up to be quite fine!
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1/12/2012 - pifcho wrote:
After a series of three Napa cabs, I thought this would show terribly but I was very wrong! This had almost as much fruit as the Napas ahead of it, but came with unmatched elegance and precision. I thought it was very open, albeit still somewhat primary and a touch simple at this stage. Lots of cool blueberries dominated the palate. Nice clean finish. This was loved by everyone and was the clear winner on a good night at Peter Lugers. Solid A-
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12/6/2011 - kenthargis wrote: 91 Points
A bit too early, but has very nice potential. Would recommend in five years. Earthy flavors and fruit are there. Just wait.
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11/16/2011 - bullmrkt wrote:
Very nice smooth tannins, but I agree with others here that this is still too young. The palate has some earthy tobacco and leather notes, but everything seems a bit tight and muted. I'll revisit in 6 months to a year.
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10/6/2011 - Mark Brandon wrote: 90 Points
too young at this point... good, but still has upside.
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4/14/2011 - bruinesq84 wrote: 91 Points
Pop and pour. Very interesting nose. Detected some menthol/mint in the background. Nice earth component. Very tight though. Extremely velvety midpalate and fairly tannic finish. Decent length. Ended up using the centellino to aerate after an hour or so. Opened up a bit more but still could use a good 3-5 yrs as I would expect this to improve with age. VN pomerol. Would rebuy at the $20 that i paid at Auction on WC.
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12/27/2009 - Drgupa wrote: 90 Points
Popped and aired for half an hour. Ample, rich, ripe nose. Medium body. Good grip. Lovely black currant. This is a lovely wine from this formidable year. Very nice for a bourgeois Pomerol and I´m sure it will improve over the years to come.
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12/24/2009 - rjhilgers@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
This really is a beautiful wine. Definite blackberry, licorice, tea and oak, with a little touch of earth and leather. It's a complex wine that's incredibly well balanced, with just the right acidity and tannins to make it feel vibrant and alive through the strong finish. Amazingly velvety and textured for a 2005 - particularly since it was just released in early March. No doubt this will get better with age, but certainly a great wine now - I can only imagine what it would taste like if decanted for an hour or so before drinking.
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10/21/2009 - geneswine wrote: 88 Points
Maybe its in that classic "dumb phase" but it certainly was short on fruit.
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