Brownish murky red. Aged aroma of tobacco, tea leaves, mushy red fruit. Popped and poured. High acidity in the beginning, red fruit. Turned in to sweet berries after 30 minutes in the glass. Good bottle of a nicely aged burgundy, but nothing shattering.
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I can't tell if this wine is just too old or is a flawed bottle, but it's borderline drinkable. Half bottle. VERY funky nose out of the bottle. Decanted about an hour, which helped but only marginally. Murky brownish red, lots of sediment. Isn't terrible on the palate, but what's there is really faded - not much to recommend it at this point, and a little bitter on the finish. Was probably a great wine, though, and a full bottle might still have some life left. Glad I didn't spend too much on it...
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Happy to report that I popped a half bottle tonight and the wine is not over the hill - showing quite mature with lots of tertiary notes though. This has a strong truffle nose - last time I smelled something similar was a 1964 Barolo, so a great start here. Fresh palate showing more mushrooms, beef juice and plums. Nice smooth finish. Definitely got a bargain here from Last bottle - wish I bought more. Drink now. 90+
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4/20/2017 - NathanT wrote: 89 Points
Brownish murky red. Aged aroma of tobacco, tea leaves, mushy red fruit. Popped and poured. High acidity in the beginning, red fruit. Turned in to sweet berries after 30 minutes in the glass. Good bottle of a nicely aged burgundy, but nothing shattering.
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6/6/2013 - ksigerman Does not like this wine:
I can't tell if this wine is just too old or is a flawed bottle, but it's borderline drinkable. Half bottle. VERY funky nose out of the bottle. Decanted about an hour, which helped but only marginally. Murky brownish red, lots of sediment. Isn't terrible on the palate, but what's there is really faded - not much to recommend it at this point, and a little bitter on the finish. Was probably a great wine, though, and a full bottle might still have some life left. Glad I didn't spend too much on it...
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4/9/2013 - pifcho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Happy to report that I popped a half bottle tonight and the wine is not over the hill - showing quite mature with lots of tertiary notes though. This has a strong truffle nose - last time I smelled something similar was a 1964 Barolo, so a great start here. Fresh palate showing more mushrooms, beef juice and plums. Nice smooth finish. Definitely got a bargain here from Last bottle - wish I bought more. Drink now. 90+
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4/7/2013 - d'Yquembe Mutombo wrote:
Over the hill and not drinkable. Half-bottle.
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