Famous for being tough, but this one has softened a bit over the years. A classic Bordeaux with added dimensions. Had it over a Chinese dinner with many strong flavoured dishes. Will try the other vintages in a few years time as I'd expect they are even tougher.
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Once opened, all the worries that the bottle might be flawed went away, as I read that this estate had a history of unstable corks. Sign of aging shown on the orange rims, but no disappointment on the palate, with tremendous concentration of ripped fruits and long finish. After so many years of being in my cellar, it still has everything I'd expected from this famous Northern Rhone producer.
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Massive honey on the nose. Peach, honey, orange, caramel and syrup on the palate. Still young and evolving. Needs a really sweet dessert. Should last another decade with added dimensions.
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1994 Château Léoville Barton
1/23/2023 - JamF Likes this wine: 90 Points
Famous for being tough, but this one has softened a bit over the years. A classic Bordeaux with added dimensions. Had it over a Chinese dinner with many strong flavoured dishes. Will try the other vintages in a few years time as I'd expect they are even tougher.
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1997 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
1/23/2023 - JamF Likes this wine: 92 Points
Once opened, all the worries that the bottle might be flawed went away, as I read that this estate had a history of unstable corks. Sign of aging shown on the orange rims, but no disappointment on the palate, with tremendous concentration of ripped fruits and long finish. After so many years of being in my cellar, it still has everything I'd expected from this famous Northern Rhone producer.
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2003 Château Rieussec
1/23/2023 - JamF wrote: 93 Points
Massive honey on the nose. Peach, honey, orange, caramel and syrup on the palate. Still young and evolving. Needs a really sweet dessert. Should last another decade with added dimensions.
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