In a very nice spot now; The palate still has plenty of juicy red fruits underscored by some notes of tobacco and mint; Tannins are fully resolved so I would drink these in the relatively near-term
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12.9% AV. Fill is up into the neck. Cork broke in half and crumbled so had to decant. Very dark crimson color. Subdued but lovely nose of blackberry leaf, licorice, black cherry and graphite. Medium body, with just hints of flavors--blackberry, licorice, tobacco leaf, sage, and minerals--nice complexity. Not so deep but decent length, barely any tannins, lingering, wet finish. A dead ringer for a Pauillac. Very fine.
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This was a very enjoyable wine. It was still very dark in appearance. The palate was balanced between the tannins and fruit. All who tasted commented favorably on how "smooth" it was. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this has aged.
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8/31/2015 - Burgundy Al wrote: 92 Points
Coravin Tasting Experiment and Lunch (Morton's Steakhouse - chicago IL): Black cherry and plum with some kirsch hints. Nicely mature, very good combination of fresh and evolved. Very tasty now.
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8/29/2015 - eluebchow wrote: 90 Points
In a very nice spot now; The palate still has plenty of juicy red fruits underscored by some notes of tobacco and mint; Tannins are fully resolved so I would drink these in the relatively near-term
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8/11/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 92 Points
Chappellet Retrospective at TexSom: currant, tobacco and firm tannins still in place.
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5/17/2010 - davergny wrote: 92 Points
12.9% AV. Fill is up into the neck. Cork broke in half and crumbled so had to decant.
Very dark crimson color. Subdued but lovely nose of blackberry leaf, licorice, black cherry and graphite. Medium body, with just hints of flavors--blackberry, licorice, tobacco leaf, sage, and minerals--nice complexity. Not so deep but decent length, barely any tannins, lingering, wet finish. A dead ringer for a Pauillac. Very fine.
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8/8/2005 - Redteeth wrote: 92 Points
This was a very enjoyable wine. It was still very dark in appearance. The palate was balanced between the tannins and fruit. All who tasted commented favorably on how "smooth" it was. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this has aged.
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