Bought 6 of these and had to try one. Decanted 6 hours and still just starting to open. Definitely can appreciate the fruit starting to emerge, but, like many other 05's i've tried, this is not near ready. Tannins dominate but they are not harsh. Will not touch another for 2 years. Not fair to rate now, but if i had to i'd say 86...
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Nose with a dominant floral component.....consistent with prior vintages......good fruit and oak integration....a great CDR if not a bit pricey, but still a good value
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Popped and poured 24 hours after it arrived from the west coast, and after a 3 hour car trip. Basically i was making sure it wasnt "heat affected" as it was shipped with some pricier wines. Has very nice dark fruits, well-integrated oak, and not at all "hot" for the vintage. Certainly New World characteristics, but i've not had this before so i cant comment on prior vintages. Good value.
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2005 Château Lanessan
4/21/2008 - iifxr wrote:
Bought 6 of these and had to try one. Decanted 6 hours and still just starting to open. Definitely can appreciate the fruit starting to emerge, but, like many other 05's i've tried, this is not near ready. Tannins dominate but they are not harsh. Will not touch another for 2 years. Not fair to rate now, but if i had to i'd say 86...
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2003 J.L. Chave Sélection Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur
4/21/2008 - iifxr wrote: 88 Points
Nose with a dominant floral component.....consistent with prior vintages......good fruit and oak integration....a great CDR if not a bit pricey, but still a good value
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2003 Luce della Vite Lucente
4/21/2008 - iifxr wrote: 88 Points
Popped and poured 24 hours after it arrived from the west coast, and after a 3 hour car trip. Basically i was making sure it wasnt "heat affected" as it was shipped with some pricier wines. Has very nice dark fruits, well-integrated oak, and not at all "hot" for the vintage. Certainly New World characteristics, but i've not had this before so i cant comment on prior vintages. Good value.
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