I’ve been making my way through a case of 12 and every bottle seems to get better. Lots of blackcurrant and the tannins melted in, perfect claret. Decanted 2 hours in advance, lovely with charcuterie. Don’t write off years like 2004.
Drank beautifully. Decanting was the key here as there is plenty of sediment and the wine really opened up with air. Lighter in texture but plenty of complexity. Can't believe I bought this bottle for $38!
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(Château Pontet-Canet, Pauillac) Overdelivering for its rank and vintage, this is a stunning wine that rivals the more highly rated 2005. It will easily keep for a decade or more, but is enormously enjoyable now, with richly concentrated cassis and cedar flavors and a supple, integrated structure. Hot Picks
(Château Pontet-Canet) Cassis, blueberry nose; plush cassis, plum palate with good acidity; medium finish
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3/24/2024 - Eric wrote:
2004 Bordeaux at 20 years courtesy of Mark Taylor; 3/23/2024-3/24/2024 (Atlanta, GA): Very floral, faint at first, getting toastier, super spicy, cinnamon, cedar, really sharp with nice energy. My #4 and the group #6. Incorrectly guessed as Giscours.
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3/19/2024 - Jersey Boozer wrote: 93 Points
I’ve been making my way through a case of 12 and every bottle seems to get better. Lots of blackcurrant and the tannins melted in, perfect claret. Decanted 2 hours in advance, lovely with charcuterie. Don’t write off years like 2004.
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3/4/2024 - scw Likes this wine: 94 Points
will still hold on for a few years. Decanted for about an hour
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2/17/2024 - JOsgood wrote: 92 Points
Drank beautifully. Decanting was the key here as there is plenty of sediment and the wine really opened up with air. Lighter in texture but plenty of complexity. Can't believe I bought this bottle for $38!
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1/27/2024 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
needed an hour to open up
demure and went well with steak
overwhelmed by the big boy cabs served tonight
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