Very dark in color. Rich nose of black cherries, currant and cedar. Impressive weight on the palate, with lots of ripe fruit. Balanced acidity, but the tannins are still a bit firm. It will be interesting to taste this again in a couple of years, once everything comes together.
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Better than expected. Plush nose of chocolate, black cherries and blackberry liqueur. Beautifully balanced, with velvety tannins that are well-integrated. An opulent wine, but not quite a blockbuster.
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Very dark in color, almost black in the center, fading to dark ruby at the edges. Complex nose of cassis, blackberry jam, chocolate and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with loads of dark fruit and spice on the palate. Finish is still fairly oaky, but this is a well-balanced St. Emilion. Give this one a couple more years...
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2001 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière
10/27/2005 - Lord Last wrote: 93 Points
Very dark in color. Rich nose of black cherries, currant and cedar. Impressive weight on the palate, with lots of ripe fruit. Balanced acidity, but the tannins are still a bit firm. It will be interesting to taste this again in a couple of years, once everything comes together.
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1999 Château L'Evangile
10/24/2005 - Lord Last wrote: 93 Points
Better than expected. Plush nose of chocolate, black cherries and blackberry liqueur. Beautifully balanced, with velvety tannins that are well-integrated. An opulent wine, but not quite a blockbuster.
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2000 Clos de l'Oratoire
10/21/2005 - Lord Last wrote: 93 Points
Very dark in color, almost black in the center, fading to dark ruby at the edges. Complex nose of cassis, blackberry jam, chocolate and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with loads of dark fruit and spice on the palate. Finish is still fairly oaky, but this is a well-balanced St. Emilion. Give this one a couple more years...
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