Extraordinary that this Cru Bourgeois has lasted 34 years and could easily go a few more. What a year was 1989. Admittedly, it's verging on tertiary now, but certainly not lacking in fruit. It's port like in texture and flavour, tannins and acidity fully resolved. A really fleshy and deeply intricate finish. Incredible value. Incredibly easy drinking.
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Bought a case at auction on the back of David Peppercorn's comments in 2004. "A wine for those who love Medocs for their own sake and are not slaves to labels". Medium body, pleasantly acidic, sufficient fruit remaining, though initial richness disappears perhaps a little too quickly. This might be my go-to wine for 2024. Can't see it getting any better for keeping.
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A decent hit of redcurrant fruit on the nose. Even more fruit in the mouth. A touch acidic, but overall nicely integrated. Dryish, deceptively long and balanced finish, with spice, pepper, a hint of leather and berry fruit. Satisfying and refreshing.
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1989 Château Coufran
4/23/2024 - ivannikiforovitch wrote: 92 Points
Extraordinary that this Cru Bourgeois has lasted 34 years and could easily go a few more. What a year was 1989. Admittedly, it's verging on tertiary now, but certainly not lacking in fruit. It's port like in texture and flavour, tannins and acidity fully resolved. A really fleshy and deeply intricate finish. Incredible value. Incredibly easy drinking.
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2000 Château Lanessan
4/23/2024 - ivannikiforovitch Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bought a case at auction on the back of David Peppercorn's comments in 2004. "A wine for those who love Medocs for their own sake and are not slaves to labels". Medium body, pleasantly acidic, sufficient fruit remaining, though initial richness disappears perhaps a little too quickly. This might be my go-to wine for 2024. Can't see it getting any better for keeping.
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2000 Château La Tour Carnet
2/5/2024 - ivannikiforovitch Likes this wine: 89 Points
A decent hit of redcurrant fruit on the nose. Even more fruit in the mouth. A touch acidic, but overall nicely integrated. Dryish, deceptively long and balanced finish, with spice, pepper, a hint of leather and berry fruit. Satisfying and refreshing.
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