Decanted and took a taste. Initially some mild reduction which quickly blows off. This seems to have shed its youthful exuberance and voluptuous fruit since I tried the first two bottles (spring 2012 and spring 2013). It starts off very closed, not at all forthcoming. Poured glasses after two hours. This is now showing a much more savory side than it did a few years ago. Some spice, fairly firm structure, coiled up, tannins are quite evident though nicely textured. E commented that it seemed young, and I agree. This needs to be left alone for a few years. It was delightful in its youth, and while it was still a pleasure and seems to have very good underlying material, it has retreated into its shell and I think it will benefit from another few years of aging. Excellent for its level!
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2/4/2022 - xwine wrote:
Very nice Bourgogne. Savory, with spice and rich red fruit. Smooth texture, balanced. Drinking very well.
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3/22/2021 - xwine wrote: flawed
Some brett. Not awful, but borderline flawed. Meaty wine.
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11/18/2019 - tbone wrote:
Earthy and dry - just a faint hint of underripe fruit but I really like this. Ready to go and should be solid for a while.
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12/17/2016 - xwine wrote:
Decanted and took a taste. Initially some mild reduction which quickly blows off. This seems to have shed its youthful exuberance and voluptuous fruit since I tried the first two bottles (spring 2012 and spring 2013). It starts off very closed, not at all forthcoming. Poured glasses after two hours. This is now showing a much more savory side than it did a few years ago. Some spice, fairly firm structure, coiled up, tannins are quite evident though nicely textured. E commented that it seemed young, and I agree. This needs to be left alone for a few years. It was delightful in its youth, and while it was still a pleasure and seems to have very good underlying material, it has retreated into its shell and I think it will benefit from another few years of aging. Excellent for its level!
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12/21/2015 - Enfantterrible wrote: 88 Points
Earthy cranberry and flowers, a bit thin and rustic at first and then fills out nicely. Nice bottle
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