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1945 Château Gruaud Larose
4/10/2024 - Grand Amateur Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very well stored bottle (bought from the widow of the original buyer, who passed away in 1966 and bought it very early, presumably back in the early fifties if not earlier. I picked it up myself from her perfect cellar).
Opened at 19:00. The level was upper shoulder. The cork was still tight. The sound of air sipping through was strong. Got the cork in one piece thanks to the Durand. Upon opening, somewhat lean and tannic. But within minutes, it developed nice aromas, like griotte in French. Long in the mouth.
Started to drink with food at about 21:00. Then and thereafter a consistently nice smell, with a distinctive balsamic tone and fruit in the nose, in the mouth somewhat lean but not at all disappointing. Long and still fruity.
Still the same at 23:50.
All in all a very good experience but I clearly prefer e.g. a Figeac 1982.
The day after: The decanter has a good but quite light smell.
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2015 Château Figeac
3/27/2024 - Grand Amateur Likes this wine: 97 Points
Opened 3 hours before decanting. Decanting -after having left the bottle at an inclined position after opening it and let it rest for 3 hours -though one hour is enough to separate from the deposit- is a must for separating the wine from the deposit (there is quite some of it, and it tastes bitter and tanic). The nose is impressive. It soars from the Riedel Performance Cabernet/Merlot glass. Very distinguished. Very broad in the mouth, loads of fruit but not that special. One hour later, the nose is more restrained though still very classy. And the mouth has everything. Class, fruit, length. It is now complete. Obviously, it will keep but I see no reason to wait any longer. No hard edges, no dry tanins. Another sip one hour after decanting. Complex nose. Very broad mouth. Some dry tanins at the very end. Very long and complex. Very beautiful and pure fruit. Not unlike the 1998. If you can find an Australian Wagyu 9+ rib eye, it is a perfect match.
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1994 Château Latour Grand Vin
3/2/2024 - Grand Amateur Likes this wine: 93 Points
Upon opening at 16:00: Still enough fruit, a bit hard on the palate.
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