Much better than a bottle I drank about ten years ago that was just a complete oaky mess. There is still oak present here, but it is not overwhelming. Aging dark plum fruits, anonymous wine -- not unpleasant but not interesting. No hint that this comes from a very great vineyard site. Cellared since original release.
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Quite dark robe, only light at the rim; typical nose, meat, olives, butchers floor. Lots of meaty flavors, a rich dark fruit, and with a bit of air, the oak seems completely integrated. Very good wine, indeed. Mature and should be drunk within the next 5 years, methinks.
Delicate, well-balanced, complex. Nose has some hints of cedar and beef extract to go with the understated dark fruit. Also some dark floral notes. Palate is smooth yet lively, with ripe but fresh fruit. Nice earthy finish.
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7/29/2019 - cfk49 wrote: 85 Points
Much better than a bottle I drank about ten years ago that was just a complete oaky mess. There is still oak present here, but it is not overwhelming. Aging dark plum fruits, anonymous wine -- not unpleasant but not interesting. No hint that this comes from a very great vineyard site. Cellared since original release.
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10/4/2016 - beatles wrote: 91 Points
Quite dark robe, only light at the rim; typical nose, meat, olives, butchers floor. Lots of meaty flavors, a rich dark fruit, and with a bit of air, the oak seems completely integrated. Very good wine, indeed. Mature and should be drunk within the next 5 years, methinks.
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12/5/2011 - HenryW wrote: 86 Points
Interesting meaty tertiary notes on both the nose and palate. But it drinks old, with the fruit having fallen away.
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12/15/2010 - HenryW wrote: 94 Points
Delicate, well-balanced, complex. Nose has some hints of cedar and beef extract to go with the understated dark fruit. Also some dark floral notes. Palate is smooth yet lively, with ripe but fresh fruit. Nice earthy finish.
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10/13/2009 - goofy Yno wrote: 85 Points
earthy cherry nose, moth with good acidity, but lack of fruit.
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