I am a bit on the fence with this wine... a bottle in 2021 was quite giving and "easy", then we had a clearly off bottle in 2023 and now this was initially quite muddled on opening and didn't reveal much in the form of hallmark CLB aromas but with air it turned the corner slightly. For me CLB consistently delivers in general but possibly 05 and 06 is a bit more tricky / mixed here (bottle variation, things were still on the up in quality?) while 07 onwards I had almost only winners.
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Sadly a (very) oxidised bottle despite coming from perfect storage and provenance. I have encountered issues of oxidation with some 06 CLBs which can show either beautiful or stewed/Barolo-esque. I had a good bottle of Reignots 05 last year so this was definitely the bottle. Maybe a cork issue around the time of 05/06???
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Has not moved much, still that pruny side to it; very concentrated, certainly, in that sense a 2005, but this is more than just mature, it has an oxidative side to it. One of the weakest of the day. #Peytz&Co
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During a wonderful evening with core theme CLB Reignots. This was an 05 that is surprisingly accessible, not too concentrated (in fact it was almost light footed) and already showing good nuance aside of the very enchanting core cherry fruit. It's all in place but with 5 more years could/should develop more secondary notes and become even more interesting. Sadly I don't think I will be fortunate enough to encounter it again. Bottle 1244 of 1663
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Tasted vis-avis the 2009, this I falling behind, surprisingly for the vintage; seems very ready to drink, some richness, sous bois, hints of oxidation. Really don't know where this is going - if anywhere. #Jordnær
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Simple and primary. The silkiness of the texture is immediately apparent, but there's nothing here besides supple, restrained fruit and some woodspice. At Le Gourmandin.
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1/17/2024 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 92 Points
I am a bit on the fence with this wine... a bottle in 2021 was quite giving and "easy", then we had a clearly off bottle in 2023 and now this was initially quite muddled on opening and didn't reveal much in the form of hallmark CLB aromas but with air it turned the corner slightly. For me CLB consistently delivers in general but possibly 05 and 06 is a bit more tricky / mixed here (bottle variation, things were still on the up in quality?) while 07 onwards I had almost only winners.
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3/21/2023 - BenBlu wrote: flawed
Sadly a (very) oxidised bottle despite coming from perfect storage and provenance. I have encountered issues of oxidation with some 06 CLBs which can show either beautiful or stewed/Barolo-esque. I had a good bottle of Reignots 05 last year so this was definitely the bottle. Maybe a cork issue around the time of 05/06???
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2/26/2023 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Has not moved much, still that pruny side to it; very concentrated, certainly, in that sense a 2005, but this is more than just mature, it has an oxidative side to it. One of the weakest of the day.
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11/4/2021 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 95 Points
During a wonderful evening with core theme CLB Reignots. This was an 05 that is surprisingly accessible, not too concentrated (in fact it was almost light footed) and already showing good nuance aside of the very enchanting core cherry fruit. It's all in place but with 5 more years could/should develop more secondary notes and become even more interesting. Sadly I don't think I will be fortunate enough to encounter it again. Bottle 1244 of 1663
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6/30/2021 - fcxj wrote: 84 Points
Over the hill and simply tastes cooked. Bad wine to be avoided. (1190/1663)
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6/13/2020 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Tasted vis-avis the 2009, this I falling behind, surprisingly for the vintage; seems very ready to drink, some richness, sous bois, hints of oxidation. Really don't know where this is going - if anywhere.
#Jordnær
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3/9/2018 - beatles wrote: 89 Points
A wee bit oxidized and tired, to be honest, some sweet fruit left, but not much. Modern style ...
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3/3/2016 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 92 Points
Concentrated with licorice notes and deep dark earth. Needs a lot of time. 92+
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3/3/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 92 Points
Zachys La Paulee "Warm-up" Dinner (Boulevard - San Francisco CA): Small glass, brief note. Ultra concentration with slightly more black vs red fruit. Meaty, long and powerful, but slightly monolithic for now. I wouldn't open this for another decade.
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5/11/2008 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 90 Points
Simple and primary. The silkiness of the texture is immediately apparent, but there's nothing here besides supple, restrained fruit and some woodspice. At Le Gourmandin.
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