A big, high alcohol (15.5%) wine. Good for the modern palate. Recorked and gassed after day 1. Came back to it at day 3 and it was outstanding. Still very modern, but it softened significantly. Really good for $33.
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Massively tannic upon opening. I decanted and then let it sit for 24 hours. It softened nicely and became much more approachable. While it still needs time in the bottle to let it settle down, the 24 hour decant worked.
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2018 Bodegas Volver Old Vines Cuvée
4/9/2024 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 90 Points
A big, high alcohol (15.5%) wine. Good for the modern palate. Recorked and gassed after day 1. Came back to it at day 3 and it was outstanding. Still very modern, but it softened significantly. Really good for $33.
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2007 La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Rioja Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de Labastida
4/5/2024 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 92 Points
Sadly, this is my last bottle. Decanted for about 90 minutes. Still has lots of dark fruit. Soft and smooth on the palette.
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2018 Château Bouscassé Madiran
3/27/2024 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 88 Points
Massively tannic upon opening. I decanted and then let it sit for 24 hours. It softened nicely and became much more approachable. While it still needs time in the bottle to let it settle down, the 24 hour decant worked.
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