Fill almost to the neck, good cork. Decanted off sediment, then drunk over a few hours. Good dark color. Classic nose of expressive black cassis fruit, cedar, mint, leather, earth. Savory on the palate, fully resolved, no 1975 asperity, perhaps a little dilute at this stage but not short or tart or drying out. Nice older claret.
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This was absolutely one of the worst corks I've ever dealt with and I was using a durand. Port tongs probably would have been the better choice. Absolutely stunned that the underlying wine was very much still good. I stood upright that morning, but I would suggest sitting it upright 2-3 days ahead of serving.
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Purchased from Benchmark auction, my bottle was high shoulder with decrepit cork that pushed into the bottle largely intact as I opened three hours before dinner. Decanted with sieve then and didn’t taste until just before dining, though bouquet promised fine old wine. That first taste was delicious, poured two glasses and decanted again into crystal for table. Did not notice much evolution. In evening light, color appeared dark without noticeable browning. Tannins resolved, nice red fruit acidity, elegant, well balanced. A real treat. 20 years ago, Parker said this 1975 “fabulous” yet fully mature.
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7/27/2023 - JLCFan wrote: 88 Points
A little bit desiccated, rotting wood, balsamic vinegar, a little oxidized.
Extremely savory on the finish. The barest hint of sour cherry fruit remains.
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3/23/2023 - ayalao3 wrote: 94 Points
All tertiary notes. 93-94 drink now, drink upon 2hrs of opening.
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9/11/2022 - coremill wrote: 90 Points
Fill almost to the neck, good cork. Decanted off sediment, then drunk over a few hours. Good dark color. Classic nose of expressive black cassis fruit, cedar, mint, leather, earth. Savory on the palate, fully resolved, no 1975 asperity, perhaps a little dilute at this stage but not short or tart or drying out. Nice older claret.
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5/31/2022 - Margaux Bro wrote: 93 Points
This was absolutely one of the worst corks I've ever dealt with and I was using a durand. Port tongs probably would have been the better choice. Absolutely stunned that the underlying wine was very much still good. I stood upright that morning, but I would suggest sitting it upright 2-3 days ahead of serving.
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1/29/2022 - Sacramento Geezer Likes this wine: 92 Points
Purchased from Benchmark auction, my bottle was high shoulder with decrepit cork that pushed into the bottle largely intact as I opened three hours before dinner. Decanted with sieve then and didn’t taste until just before dining, though bouquet promised fine old wine. That first taste was delicious, poured two glasses and decanted again into crystal for table. Did not notice much evolution. In evening light, color appeared dark without noticeable browning. Tannins resolved, nice red fruit acidity, elegant, well balanced. A real treat. 20 years ago, Parker said this 1975 “fabulous” yet fully mature.
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