Practically perfect in every way. It could have had more weight, but it was absolutely gorgeous. It is elegant and balanced. Each glass was better than the former. It is classic Pauillac. I would like to point out that this a 30+ year old wine from an unheralded vintage that showed no fatigue whatsoever. If you should have the good fortune to taste this wine, remember that it is a relic. It is a wine from a time when global warming was not considered an issue, but obtaining adequate ripeness for quality wine every year could be. Also consider that it is a mere 12.5% alcohol, spot on for classic claret. It is a wine from a bygone era.
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Ruby red, and still quite youthful color with a purplish tint. Very good rim density.
This wine has a wonderful bouquet. Excellent and deep nose offering up the smell of cassis and a bit of raspberry fruits. The fruit gets some nice backing by the earthy elements as well. Leather and touch of chocolate most present, but a dash of cigar box and tobacco presents itself as well. It seems that this wine has a floral element (not sure what) yielding a wine with a slightly more feminine touch.
On the palate this wine is very smooth. Quite mellow and “sweet” with good fruit and fully resolved tannins. Very well balanced wine. Good length and a fair amount of complexity, but lacking some for those higher scores.
Not sure why some critics would say drink up in 09, but I believe I would have disagreed respectfully. Must say this was a positive surprise (did expect more 89/90p), and I believe this was an exceptionally good bottle of ‘91 Lalande (prestine condition). This bottle drank beautifully now and is somewhere in its prime drinking window.
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1/13/2024 - Oilvalley Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drank together with 07. Excellent and seems as in its prime.
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1/23/2023 - Beaunedoc Likes this wine: 96 Points
Practically perfect in every way. It could have had more weight, but it was absolutely gorgeous. It is elegant and balanced. Each glass was better than the former. It is classic Pauillac. I would like to point out that this a 30+ year old wine from an unheralded vintage that showed no fatigue whatsoever. If you should have the good fortune to taste this wine, remember that it is a relic. It is a wine from a time when global warming was not considered an issue, but obtaining adequate ripeness for quality wine every year could be. Also consider that it is a mere 12.5% alcohol, spot on for classic claret. It is a wine from a bygone era.
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11/27/2022 - Sean Tay Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pronounced nose with spices, herbal, rustic, forest floor, sandal wood. Medium acidity and medium tannin. Tannin is smooth.
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6/27/2020 - doug374 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A goood wine from an average vintage. Well made and aging gracefully. Ready to drink, with 10+years ahead.
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7/17/2019 - evold89 wrote: 92 Points
Ruby red, and still quite youthful color with a purplish tint. Very good rim density.
This wine has a wonderful bouquet. Excellent and deep nose offering up the smell of cassis and a bit of raspberry fruits. The fruit gets some nice backing by the earthy elements as well. Leather and touch of chocolate most present, but a dash of cigar box and tobacco presents itself as well. It seems that this wine has a floral element (not sure what) yielding a wine with a slightly more feminine touch.
On the palate this wine is very smooth. Quite mellow and “sweet” with good fruit and fully resolved tannins. Very well balanced wine. Good length and a fair amount of complexity, but lacking some for those higher scores.
Not sure why some critics would say drink up in 09, but I believe I would have disagreed respectfully. Must say this was a positive surprise (did expect more 89/90p), and I believe this was an exceptionally good bottle of ‘91 Lalande (prestine condition). This bottle drank beautifully now and is somewhere in its prime drinking window.
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