This was PnP, a sound bottle, and like all the 99s I’ve had in the past year, well integrated, a brick red sort of color, with some baked fruit notes, and not a lot of layers or savory things going on. For me, it’s a drink now or better yet, yesterday vintage on the left bank.
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Records not handy. Bought a 12b case, likely from Binny's or Sam's, 15+ years ago for less than 35/b; this is mid-case. Solid cork. Decanted with light sediment for its age. Dark purple; mature redcurrant nose, some graphite; mature red berry fruit, some fruitcake; very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious, glad to have more. One of the more satisfying investments from years ago. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since arrival and then a basement locker. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.
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(Château Clerc Milon) From magnum - bricking dark red violet color; mature, cigar box, smoke, mushroom nose; very mature, savory, mushroom, baked mushroom, cedar palate; medium-plus finish 88+ points
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2/9/2024 - astroman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still very youthful, cassis, dark fruits with hint of graphite. Silky tannins with good finish.
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2/15/2023 - Doctor Vyd Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruity nose good deep color nice smooth finish A little tight Drinking well now
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9/10/2022 - jviz wrote: 90 Points
This was PnP, a sound bottle, and like all the 99s I’ve had in the past year, well integrated, a brick red sort of color, with some baked fruit notes, and not a lot of layers or savory things going on. For me, it’s a drink now or better yet, yesterday vintage on the left bank.
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12/19/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:
Records not handy. Bought a 12b case, likely from Binny's or Sam's, 15+ years ago for less than 35/b; this is mid-case. Solid cork. Decanted with light sediment for its age. Dark purple; mature redcurrant nose, some graphite; mature red berry fruit, some fruitcake; very good mouthfeel; good persistence. Delicious, glad to have more. One of the more satisfying investments from years ago. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since arrival and then a basement locker. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.
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3/7/2021 - pilatus88 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mellow mature and soft. It is very nice but i am missing the extras. Elegant and silky though with a well balanced fruity finish.
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