This was an absolutely spectacular example of LB and of Pauillac in general. Drop dead nose that took its sweet time to show itself fully (decanting is still recommended) but full of intense crème de cassis, graphite pencil, exotic spices, old leather, sous-bois, sweet tobacco, mint, charred wood and gravel. Medium to full bodied, this was all class on the palate. Everything in perfect harmony, and with a mid-palate to die for. The finish was extremely long, and the wine kept evolving in the glass over the evening. I haven't tried the '89 yet as a comparison, but it's near the top of my list.
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This was just a textbook example of top quality right bank Bordeaux from an incredible vintage, firing on all cylinders. This elixir explodes from the glass with waves of macerated blackberry, confiture de cassis, pipe tobacco, cedar box, espresso, dark chocolate, graphite, limestone, and hickory. Full bodied and totally integrated on the palate with ample balancing acidity and a finish that lasts well past a minute. Absolutely stunning example and among my top Bordeaux tasted of all time. So happy to have shared it with great friends.
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inaugural vintage for Errazuriz winemaker Eduardo Chadwick, this 100% cabernet sauvignon (Don Max is a Bordeaux blend these days) was said to be picked quite early; spending time in both concrete and barrique. 39 years later this is still youthful on the palate but with a very feminine and soft nose of pomegranate, sour cherry, and pink grapefruit. Hits of fennel, caramel, cinnamon, and gravel unfurl in the glass slowly with air. It’s a classy affair and once again shows the prowess of Chilean winemaking. Still very much alive.
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1990 Château Lynch-Bages
1/19/2023 - Ryan Whyte Wine Likes this wine: 97 Points
This was an absolutely spectacular example of LB and of Pauillac in general. Drop dead nose that took its sweet time to show itself fully (decanting is still recommended) but full of intense crème de cassis, graphite pencil, exotic spices, old leather, sous-bois, sweet tobacco, mint, charred wood and gravel. Medium to full bodied, this was all class on the palate. Everything in perfect harmony, and with a mid-palate to die for. The finish was extremely long, and the wine kept evolving in the glass over the evening. I haven't tried the '89 yet as a comparison, but it's near the top of my list.
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1989 Tertre Rôteboeuf
1/15/2023 - Ryan Whyte Wine Likes this wine: 98 Points
This was just a textbook example of top quality right bank Bordeaux from an incredible vintage, firing on all cylinders. This elixir explodes from the glass with waves of macerated blackberry, confiture de cassis, pipe tobacco, cedar box, espresso, dark chocolate, graphite, limestone, and hickory. Full bodied and totally integrated on the palate with ample balancing acidity and a finish that lasts well past a minute. Absolutely stunning example and among my top Bordeaux tasted of all time. So happy to have shared it with great friends.
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1983 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve
12/23/2022 - Ryan Whyte Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
inaugural vintage for Errazuriz winemaker Eduardo Chadwick, this 100% cabernet sauvignon (Don Max is a Bordeaux blend these days) was said to be picked quite early; spending time in both concrete and barrique. 39 years later this is still youthful on the palate but with a very feminine and soft nose of pomegranate, sour cherry, and pink grapefruit. Hits of fennel, caramel, cinnamon, and gravel unfurl in the glass slowly with air. It’s a classy affair and once again shows the prowess of Chilean winemaking. Still very much alive.
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