N: Concentrated mixture of dark fruit and red fruit. Layers of cedar, spice, fig, and later cocoa. Definite savory, umami notes, similar to soy sauce.
P: Layered red and dark fruit integrated w/ strong acidity. Tannin still present but in the background. Fruit is elegant and playful
Overall very nice, an elegant expression of aged Bordeaux. Not an expert by any means but could probably last a few more years, though wouldn’t expect it to develop much more.
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No decant, was pretty much ready to go immediately
Nose: Dark plums, smoky spices, leather, black cherry, cedar, raspberry mocha. Primary and tertiary notes well integrated. Still high intensity
Palate: Concentrated dark fruits - plum, black cherry, integrated with fine leathery tannins and pleasant tartness lingering on finish. Alcohol was not too noticeable (13%).
Still feel like this has some time left. A great experience!
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2016 Château le Castelot
1/22/2022 - nbharadw Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Dirty earth and just generic tannic red wine on palate. Doesn’t have enough fruit to think it will improve when acidity and tannin start to mellow
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2000 Château Giscours
5/16/2021 - nbharadw Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened 1.5 hrs before drinking, no decant
Appearance: Deep ruby, very slight bricking
N: Concentrated mixture of dark fruit and red fruit. Layers of cedar, spice, fig, and later cocoa. Definite savory, umami notes, similar to soy sauce.
P: Layered red and dark fruit integrated w/ strong acidity. Tannin still present but in the background. Fruit is elegant and playful
Overall very nice, an elegant expression of aged Bordeaux. Not an expert by any means but could probably last a few more years, though wouldn’t expect it to develop much more.
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1994 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
4/4/2021 - nbharadw Likes this wine: 96 Points
No decant, was pretty much ready to go immediately
Nose: Dark plums, smoky spices, leather, black cherry, cedar, raspberry mocha. Primary and tertiary notes well integrated. Still high intensity
Palate: Concentrated dark fruits - plum, black cherry, integrated with fine leathery tannins and pleasant tartness lingering on finish. Alcohol was not too noticeable (13%).
Still feel like this has some time left. A great experience!
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