The initial nose was very stinky and the first taste was off-putting. A friend proclaimed it to be dead but we persisted and after an hour in the glass it showed signs of life and great improvement in flavors (still a bit sweet and earthy) but obviously far past its glory days.
Bought as part of a collection and paid very little. The fill was high-shoulder with a very solid cork, and it put up a good fight but it came out in one piece using the Durand. Heavy sediment and very cloudy.
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ERI Pre-Auction Wine Tasting (San Francisco CA): Wine tasting. Exceptional aromas of forest floor, reduced mushrooms, cooked meat and remnants of red fruit. First taste beautifully showcases mushroom and spice. Wine gets a bit less interesting towards its moderate finish with moderate finish.
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10/20/2019 - Sanlucar wrote: 86 Points
The initial nose was very stinky and the first taste was off-putting. A friend proclaimed it to be dead but we persisted and after an hour in the glass it showed signs of life and great improvement in flavors (still a bit sweet and earthy) but obviously far past its glory days.
Bought as part of a collection and paid very little. The fill was high-shoulder with a very solid cork, and it put up a good fight but it came out in one piece using the Durand. Heavy sediment and very cloudy.
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10/16/2004 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points
ERI Pre-Auction Wine Tasting (San Francisco CA): Wine tasting. Exceptional aromas of forest floor, reduced mushrooms, cooked meat and remnants of red fruit. First taste beautifully showcases mushroom and spice. Wine gets a bit less interesting towards its moderate finish with moderate finish.
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