Sadly this bottle didn't quite live up to expectation, based on my bottle from 2017 or other recent reviews. Mature and easy drinking, but just lacking any real distinction. Seeing my similar impression in 2012 makes me think there is probably bottle variation at work.
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Good colour with no obvious signs of maturity. Dried figs and some spice on the nose. Quite sweet and soft on the palate, with a distinct flavour of candied violets. Opened up further after 24 hours or so in the decanter. Very good now, but will keep.
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12/26/2022 - VinnieVeritas wrote: 93 Points
Still youthful. Decanted 24 hours. Smoothly silky texture, lingering finish.
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10/3/2022 - jvphoto Likes this wine: 91 Points
Holding on for an affordable birth year wine
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12/27/2021 - rwpalmer wrote: 89 Points
Sadly this bottle didn't quite live up to expectation, based on my bottle from 2017 or other recent reviews. Mature and easy drinking, but just lacking any real distinction. Seeing my similar impression in 2012 makes me think there is probably bottle variation at work.
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12/25/2021 - Acratophorus Likes this wine:
Good colour with no obvious signs of maturity. Dried figs and some spice on the nose. Quite sweet and soft on the palate, with a distinct flavour of candied violets. Opened up further after 24 hours or so in the decanter. Very good now, but will keep.
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2/23/2021 - MaxRad wrote: 95 Points
smooth silky palate. very fine.
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