Opened 2 hours in advance, but did not decant (probably a mistake). Nose is full and quite modern - fruit forward with undertone of leather and wood shavings. Palate is again quite modern - agree with other comments that this is not a trad St Julien. But not overly simplified or 'too modern'. Fruit/ acidity balance is good and there's enough tannic grip to keep this a wine for grown ups. Length is decent but not enough to write home about. Really well made, very very pleasant and great to have in cellar for drinking now.
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Nose has cut apple with a hint of almond, it's rounded but not overpowering. I got no oak on the nose. The palate is green fruit, bit of grass with good acidity and surprising minerality. It has grip. Last note is a bit sherbet-ish, maybe a bit shorter than expected. Excellent QPR and all round great wine, with or without food. Will be adding more to the cellar.
2014 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
2/1/2021 - JonathanNJ wrote: 91 Points
Opened 2 hours in advance, but did not decant (probably a mistake). Nose is full and quite modern - fruit forward with undertone of leather and wood shavings. Palate is again quite modern - agree with other comments that this is not a trad St Julien. But not overly simplified or 'too modern'. Fruit/ acidity balance is good and there's enough tannic grip to keep this a wine for grown ups. Length is decent but not enough to write home about. Really well made, very very pleasant and great to have in cellar for drinking now.
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2019 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
1/30/2021 - JonathanNJ Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose has cut apple with a hint of almond, it's rounded but not overpowering. I got no oak on the nose. The palate is green fruit, bit of grass with good acidity and surprising minerality. It has grip. Last note is a bit sherbet-ish, maybe a bit shorter than expected. Excellent QPR and all round great wine, with or without food. Will be adding more to the cellar.
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2017 Penfolds Chardonnay Bin 311
1/28/2021 - JonathanNJ Likes this wine: 88 Points
Subtle, new world but not overpowering; good but not spectacular. Decent but not memorable
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