A Survivor. Nearly four decades old and showing classic Old School claret character. Brick red with medium depth of color. Nose not complex but pretty with understated fruit and hints of stone. Yes, it is old but really not tired. On the palate not much fruit, rather the emphasis is on a mouth-watering acidity: Old School. Reminds me alot of an old Rioja yet without that orange peel thing they get. So, classic old Bordeaux character reflecting a high-production (and therefore somewhat lighter-bodied) vintage. Remarkable for it's longevity. Much what one would hope for but not necessarily expect.
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Youthful appearing wine, with olive and green pepper aromas; some mulch; mushroom and as it warms up in the decanter, some tart dried cherry components answer the vegetative characteristics. Devoid of tannins, drinking soft, refined and well structured; mid palate mixes peppers and dried cherries, finishes OK, not lingering but pleasant enough.
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3/2/2019 - VintageCharacter Likes this wine: 88 Points
A Survivor. Nearly four decades old and showing classic Old School claret character. Brick red with medium depth of color. Nose not complex but pretty with understated fruit and hints of stone. Yes, it is old but really not tired. On the palate not much fruit, rather the emphasis is on a mouth-watering acidity: Old School. Reminds me alot of an old Rioja yet without that orange peel thing they get. So, classic old Bordeaux character reflecting a high-production (and therefore somewhat lighter-bodied) vintage.
Remarkable for it's longevity.
Much what one would hope for but not necessarily expect.
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1/22/2015 - WMWG wrote: flawed
TTTG (Jed's House): Flawed or past prime
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4/28/2012 - the godfather wrote:
surprisingly youthful and delicious
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12/19/2011 - J.L. wrote:
Heavy bricking. Finish of cherry Chloraseptic sore throat spray. Down the drain...
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11/18/2007 - queneau wrote: 88 Points
Youthful appearing wine, with olive and green pepper aromas; some mulch; mushroom and as it warms up in the decanter, some tart dried cherry components answer the vegetative characteristics. Devoid of tannins, drinking soft, refined and well structured; mid palate mixes peppers and dried cherries, finishes OK, not lingering but pleasant enough.
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