Good/ok on day 1, very impressive on day 2. On day 1, it was very tight, showing a lot of its 15% abv and punishing tannins. On day 2, the substance and depth of the fruit showed up, balancing the tannins nicely. The tannins still dried up the finish a bit, but this has great potential. Modern style for sure. Needs time.
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Very nice wine, showing lovely lemon notes on the nose, and a sharp focused palate, which is not overly acidic. The finish is fairly long. It doesn't open up or have as much depth as I expected, but maybe that will come with time. Lovely with oysters.
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2018 Château Tronquoy-Lalande
5/12/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Good/ok on day 1, very impressive on day 2. On day 1, it was very tight, showing a lot of its 15% abv and punishing tannins. On day 2, the substance and depth of the fruit showed up, balancing the tannins nicely. The tannins still dried up the finish a bit, but this has great potential. Modern style for sure. Needs time.
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2016 Château d'Yquem
5/12/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 96 Points
A wonderful and complete wine. So elegant - no rough edges.
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2021 Raul Pérez Rías Baixas Sketch
5/12/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice wine, showing lovely lemon notes on the nose, and a sharp focused palate, which is not overly acidic. The finish is fairly long. It doesn't open up or have as much depth as I expected, but maybe that will come with time. Lovely with oysters.
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