Popped and into a decanter. At 15 years, this is still an infant in diapers, not even ready for potty training. The oak dominated everything for 90 min and after that, acted like a bouncer, letting through only a few bits of simplistic fruit and floral. We ran out of time before the oak ran its course. Blind I would have put this as a restrained 2019 Napa.
User error in opening this too early and/or lack of extended decant.
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Boy, this matured beautifully. Tannins were woody and strong tasted 5 to 7 years ago but they have melted sufficiently for the black fruit to surface. Not plump.....classicial and impressive length for the vintage.early maturity
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Classically styled, medium-bodied, reserved, bright, crisp, and floral, the wine is ready to deliver its thyme, dried flower, spearmint, red plum, and cocoa-packed character. This is a fresh, vibrant, aromatically focused charmer. Drink from 2022-2045.
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A delicious Cheval Blanc, while not a major one. Very classical, fresh and focused, medium-bodied, with elegant tanins and quite a decent length. Very cabernet franc, and very pretty. The more I taste this Bordeaux vintage the more I like it. Reminds me the style and structure of 2001 and 2004.
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4/30/2023 - Geaux Tigers wrote:
Popped and into a decanter. At 15 years, this is still an infant in diapers, not even ready for potty training. The oak dominated everything for 90 min and after that, acted like a bouncer, letting through only a few bits of simplistic fruit and floral. We ran out of time before the oak ran its course. Blind I would have put this as a restrained 2019 Napa.
User error in opening this too early and/or lack of extended decant.
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12/29/2022 - Andice wrote: 94 Points
Boy, this matured beautifully. Tannins were woody and strong tasted 5 to 7 years ago but they have melted sufficiently for the black fruit to surface. Not plump.....classicial and impressive length for the vintage.early maturity
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12/26/2022 - dnnk88 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Needs more time but you can taste the pedigree
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7/9/2022 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
Classically styled, medium-bodied, reserved, bright, crisp, and floral, the wine is ready to deliver its thyme, dried flower, spearmint, red plum, and cocoa-packed character. This is a fresh, vibrant, aromatically focused charmer. Drink from 2022-2045.
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7/5/2022 - Vinum Deorum wrote: 93 Points
A delicious Cheval Blanc, while not a major one. Very classical, fresh and focused, medium-bodied, with elegant tanins and quite a decent length. Very cabernet franc, and very pretty. The more I taste this Bordeaux vintage the more I like it. Reminds me the style and structure of 2001 and 2004.
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