My last bottle of the 2010’s. So different than the 2011 and 2012s. Comes across as much older, funkier with coffee and wet soil and sand on nose. Very earthy and mature. Fig, chocolate, raisin, some herbal notes on palate. Not for everyone but really good and different. Wish I had a couple more bottles.
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Finally down to my last few bottles from a four case purchase back in 2013-14. Sad to say this one seemed over-the-hill. Knew all along that this would not be one for the long-term, and this bottle proved it. Still somewhat enjoyable, but clearly in the process of falling apart. Grapey and lacking the depth, structure and mouthfeel of all previous bottles. In its prime, this was one of the all-time Bordeaux QPR champs, in my book. 50+5+11+14+7=87
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Agree with the previous few comments. This is excellent value for price, has an elegant deep violet bouquet, it's very fruity but also elegant and balanced on the palate--good mixture of new world and old. Really a good wine and went very well with indian food. Will get more! Grade: A.
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7/20/2019 - CheviotCellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
My last bottle of the 2010’s. So different than the 2011 and 2012s. Comes across as much older, funkier with coffee and wet soil and sand on nose. Very earthy and mature. Fig, chocolate, raisin, some herbal notes on palate. Not for everyone but really good and different. Wish I had a couple more bottles.
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11/28/2018 - Bam_Man wrote: 87 Points
Finally down to my last few bottles from a four case purchase back in 2013-14. Sad to say this one seemed over-the-hill. Knew all along that this would not be one for the long-term, and this bottle proved it. Still somewhat enjoyable, but clearly in the process of falling apart. Grapey and lacking the depth, structure and mouthfeel of all previous bottles. In its prime, this was one of the all-time Bordeaux QPR champs, in my book.
50+5+11+14+7=87
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9/17/2017 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Similar to 1/24/14 note. Decanted 2 hrs. Consistent tastes. Great value.
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10/8/2016 - bbcc66 wrote: 89 Points
Similar to 1/24/14 note. Drinking well now.
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6/16/2016 - Brendel Likes this wine: 92 Points
Agree with the previous few comments. This is excellent value for price, has an elegant deep violet bouquet, it's very fruity but also elegant and balanced on the palate--good mixture of new world and old. Really a good wine and went very well with indian food. Will get more! Grade: A.
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