Decanted 60 minutes - outstanding wine and aging really well. Cherry is the core flavor, but definitely not a fruit bomb - this is well integrated. Subtle toasted spices. Texture is very nice - not as chewy as the QC12 and some of the other vintages. The finish was the most impressive part - wonderful 30 second long finish.
One of the first bottles we bought for our cellar and our first QC purchased back in 2016. This wine drinks like a 5yo bottle. If you open it now, give it 60 minutes of air. Tannins are smooth and well integrated. Nose of black cherry, graphite and you can still smell the oak, a bit of dusty dry barn wood. Full bodied, long finish. This is built to hold and could easily go another 10-15 years.
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Exquisite. Perfect on nose and palate upon opening; hypnotic aromas and balanced flavors immediately justify this brand's fame and reputation. Decanting not required. This emperor DOES have clothes!
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Decanted for an hour. Dark red fruit and eucalyptus on the nose. Red fruit and spice on the palate. A long finish with plenty of tannins. I bought this for my son’s birth year, and I think it should make it to 21 years without an issue. I’ll try again in 3 years.
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2/24/2024 - npettit wrote: 89 Points
Wasn’t drinking well nor did it taste like the other bottle in the same vintage. Off time or something was wrong
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1/13/2024 - Esmags7 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Decanted 60 minutes - outstanding wine and aging really well. Cherry is the core flavor, but definitely not a fruit bomb - this is well integrated. Subtle toasted spices. Texture is very nice - not as chewy as the QC12 and some of the other vintages. The finish was the most impressive part - wonderful 30 second long finish.
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12/27/2023 - wdcwineguys Likes this wine: 95 Points
One of the first bottles we bought for our cellar and our first QC purchased back in 2016. This wine drinks like a 5yo bottle. If you open it now, give it 60 minutes of air. Tannins are smooth and well integrated. Nose of black cherry, graphite and you can still smell the oak, a bit of dusty dry barn wood. Full bodied, long finish. This is built to hold and could easily go another 10-15 years.
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12/26/2023 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Exquisite. Perfect on nose and palate upon opening; hypnotic aromas and balanced flavors immediately justify this brand's fame and reputation. Decanting not required. This emperor DOES have clothes!
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12/3/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for an hour. Dark red fruit and eucalyptus on the nose. Red fruit and spice on the palate. A long finish with plenty of tannins. I bought this for my son’s birth year, and I think it should make it to 21 years without an issue. I’ll try again in 3 years.
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