The last of my bottles which is a shame; it's in a nice place with surpisingly crisp fruit and tanin to complement and balance mature notes incl leather and cedar. No rush.
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In conversation recently, a St Julien proprietor suggested to us that current 2nd wines are approaching or comparable to the standard of some older grand vins. This Pavillion compares really well against the '99 Poyferré at the same age. Quality claret drinking well now and yet with some mileage in it.
2009 Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose
7/24/2023 - rich_c wrote:
The last of my bottles which is a shame; it's in a nice place with surpisingly crisp fruit and tanin to complement and balance mature notes incl leather and cedar. No rush.
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2009 Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré
2/1/2019 - rich_c wrote: 91 Points
In conversation recently, a St Julien proprietor suggested to us that current 2nd wines are approaching or comparable to the standard of some older grand vins. This Pavillion compares really well against the '99 Poyferré at the same age. Quality claret drinking well now and yet with some mileage in it.
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2008 Chanson Père & Fils Bourgogne Reserve du Bastion
7/18/2012 - rich_c Does not like this wine: 76 Points
Astringent, still tight after 2hrs, no hidden depth here. Not recommended.
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