This was very singular with lots of volatile acidity. Had lovely bluefruits leather and vanilla aromas and flavours. Very zesty volatile finish. Was superb with a rack of lamb done rare.
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Color is brick red and clear. Medium body. Decanted. Initially very expressive nose of floral notes. Gave way to earthy nose of dark red fruit, leather, and briar. Mouth feel was on the thin side without much lasting power. Still some nice acidity, but tannins are about non-existant. I think we are at the end of life for this wine. Still a nice bottle but a bit delicate at this stage.
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Outstanding nose (90 pts), but a somewhat disappointing palate (86) that seems to be past its prime. I do not have a lot of experience with Rioja, so I'm not too sure what to think of this one. From 375ml.
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10/12/2015 - macaujames wrote: 87 Points
This was very singular with lots of volatile acidity. Had lovely bluefruits leather and vanilla aromas and flavours. Very zesty volatile finish. Was superb with a rack of lamb done rare.
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10/3/2015 - konquest wrote: 91 Points
La grande classe et élégance que le temps peut apporter à un vin.
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9/27/2013 - les_the_sailor Likes this wine: 88 Points
Color is brick red and clear. Medium body. Decanted. Initially very expressive nose of floral notes. Gave way to earthy nose of dark red fruit, leather, and briar. Mouth feel was on the thin side without much lasting power. Still some nice acidity, but tannins are about non-existant. I think we are at the end of life for this wine. Still a nice bottle but a bit delicate at this stage.
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9/16/2012 - Janstan wrote: 86 Points
Took about 20-30 minutes to bring out fruit - cherry. Very enjoyable with grilled NY strip steak
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2/14/2012 - europat55 wrote: 88 Points
Outstanding nose (90 pts), but a somewhat disappointing palate (86) that seems to be past its prime. I do not have a lot of experience with Rioja, so I'm not too sure what to think of this one. From 375ml.
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