There's still fruit on this, most of it cooked but it is dry. I don't think it'll improve any further as it's getting pretty funky. A bit of alcohol on the nose. Overall, it is still drinking well but it's time to pop.
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Dark red color. Great nose. Dark fruits, still quite fresh, good concentration and some remaining tannic grip. Still a couple of years or so from peak maturity, but showing well. Good value.
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On the blackish fruit side. Nicely aromatic. Impressive extract which seems particularly pure to me. Fine solid finish that still retains a bit of acid bit. Will keep just fine.
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This wine may be my QPR of the vintage for CDP. Very well balanced with a beautiful flavor profile and nicely priced as well. This wine has a distinct espresso bean feel to it both in the nose an onto the palate. Deep, rich flavors coat the palate with dark fruit, expresso and tobacco lasting a surprisingly long time on the finish. Given how balanced this wine is and how well structured, I've got to believe this is going to age very well. I'm long on this wine and I'm glad I am.
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taste: very tart mouth. Lots of earth, leather, with big amounts of dark fruit too
overall: really nice. wonderful rustic mouth with a real nice lasting finish and some good polish. This is still young and you can tell, but this is really good now
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2/22/2019 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 89 Points
There's still fruit on this, most of it cooked but it is dry. I don't think it'll improve any further as it's getting pretty funky. A bit of alcohol on the nose. Overall, it is still drinking well but it's time to pop.
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12/26/2017 - MObiker wrote: flawed
Corked
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4/23/2016 - CHINACAT wrote: 91 Points
Dark red color. Great nose. Dark fruits, still quite fresh, good concentration and some remaining tannic grip. Still a couple of years or so from peak maturity, but showing well. Good value.
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12/30/2013 - theusualsuspect wrote: 92 Points
On the blackish fruit side. Nicely aromatic. Impressive extract which seems particularly pure to me. Fine solid finish that still retains a bit of acid bit. Will keep just fine.
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3/29/2009 - kschriner wrote: 91 Points
Outstanding wine with good fruit and complex tastes.
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3/27/2009 - TomTom wrote:
This wine may be my QPR of the vintage for CDP. Very well balanced with a beautiful flavor profile and nicely priced as well. This wine has a distinct espresso bean feel to it both in the nose an onto the palate. Deep, rich flavors coat the palate with dark fruit, expresso and tobacco lasting a surprisingly long time on the finish. Given how balanced this wine is and how well structured, I've got to believe this is going to age very well. I'm long on this wine and I'm glad I am.
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1/17/2009 - ifm wrote:
Lots of potential, undeniably, but give this one a couple more years, or at least be sure to decant.
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12/31/2007 - KeithAkers wrote: 92 Points
ending the year in style (chicago, ward's apartment): nose: interesting dusty old world nose with earth, leather, and some blueberry and sour cherry on the back end
taste: very tart mouth. Lots of earth, leather, with big amounts of dark fruit too
overall: really nice. wonderful rustic mouth with a real nice lasting finish and some good polish. This is still young and you can tell, but this is really good now
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7/20/2007 - EMichels wrote: 92 Points
Red Carpet Wine Tasting: Good fruit nose; Drinks very well; Great fruit; Tannins in the background
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