Wonderful example of a great Chateau in a not so great year. Decanted and seemed at its best after 4 hours. Really very lovely and delicious. I don’t think it will improve further but it will go on for a good few years.
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Beautiful and fully mature wine with autumn forest and herbs. On the palate autumn forest impressions as well, red berries and elegant acidity, juicy and very mild tannin.
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Records not handy. Bought 12b case 17-18 years ago for less than 35/b, very likely from Sam's or Binny's; this is #3 or 4. Crumbly cork but extracted in one piece. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Bit of amber hue to the otherwise purple color; mature blackcurrant, mature black plum that follow on the palate, good mouthfeel; some persistence. Noticeable fade two hours in. Solid performer from an underrated vintage; should hold well for at least a few more years and glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable+.
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Pleasing, savory, Cabernet-driven wine that shows its origin pretty well. In an ideal world it would have a little more depth and (especially) length, but at the right price it’s solid. Opened after 60 to 90 minutes of air. Nothing really tertiary yet, so no rush.
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4/12/2024 - Oliverl1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful example of a great Chateau in a not so great year. Decanted and seemed at its best after 4 hours. Really very lovely and delicious. I don’t think it will improve further but it will go on for a good few years.
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8/2/2023 - Zweder Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beautiful and fully mature wine with autumn forest and herbs. On the palate autumn forest impressions as well, red berries and elegant acidity, juicy and very mild tannin.
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3/25/2023 - Brett Pitt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice Pauillac
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7/21/2022 - Oenecnist wrote:
Records not handy. Bought 12b case 17-18 years ago for less than 35/b, very likely from Sam's or Binny's; this is #3 or 4. Crumbly cork but extracted in one piece. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Bit of amber hue to the otherwise purple color; mature blackcurrant, mature black plum that follow on the palate, good mouthfeel; some persistence. Noticeable fade two hours in. Solid performer from an underrated vintage; should hold well for at least a few more years and glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable+.
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3/27/2022 - winchester-xi Likes this wine:
Pleasing, savory, Cabernet-driven wine that shows its origin pretty well. In an ideal world it would have a little more depth and (especially) length, but at the right price it’s solid. Opened after 60 to 90 minutes of air. Nothing really tertiary yet, so no rush.
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