So very dark yellow in color, even amber in a decanter. This is a big, full-bodied and oily wine, surprisingly oxidative, with orange marmalade fruit, notes of wildflower honey and toasted nuts, and some gentle salty minerality and medium acidity. I recall the '05 and '07 being in a gentler, much fresher style, which I was very fond of. This isn't terrible, but I don't find it compelling, and on the second day it's already turning. Disappointing for me in this vintage.
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A little aggressive, honestly, with an oxidized orange petrol-ly character that doesn't play that will with a white Burg. Still a ton of character at the price point. Just looked and see this is consistent with first bottle I tasted.
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1/25/2013 - redwhiteandrich wrote: 88 Points
oxidative. needs an hour for it to come around. nutty orange marmalade.
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1/19/2012 - 5laton wrote:
So very dark yellow in color, even amber in a decanter. This is a big, full-bodied and oily wine, surprisingly oxidative, with orange marmalade fruit, notes of wildflower honey and toasted nuts, and some gentle salty minerality and medium acidity. I recall the '05 and '07 being in a gentler, much fresher style, which I was very fond of. This isn't terrible, but I don't find it compelling, and on the second day it's already turning. Disappointing for me in this vintage.
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10/23/2011 - tooch wrote: 85 Points
Similar notes as before.
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10/6/2011 - tooch wrote: 84 Points
Showed more oak this time with a floral-driven palate. This also featured some butterscotch and vanilla on the palate.
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10/3/2011 - herberto wrote: 88 Points
A little aggressive, honestly, with an oxidized orange petrol-ly character that doesn't play that will with a white Burg. Still a ton of character at the price point. Just looked and see this is consistent with first bottle I tasted.
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