Opened 3 hours prior to drinking, but not decanted. the wine had nice purity and balance and finished nicely, however I this bottle really showed its age and I do not think the wine has more than a year or two left.
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Popped and poured then sampled over 2 hours. Medium ruby hue. Gentle but persistent nose of earth, black raspberry, Asian spice, oolong tea. A bit thin on the palate at first, but as the night progressed, velvet-textured layers of black cherry, plum, and raspberry laced with iron and minerals held forth. Fine-grained tannins counterpointed by moderate acidity kept this wine in elegant balance. Whispery finish ending with a lovely sweetness and grip. A study in finesse and transparency and a fine effort in a rather challenging year.
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Here's one very balanced, elegant '97. While being decanted it releases a gorgeous perfume; after that, the mouthfeel is remarkable in its suppleness. The fruit showes notes of tobacco that become stronger as it breathes, along with some compote and warmth on the finish.
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6/26/2011 - cardsandwine wrote:
Opened 3 hours prior to drinking, but not decanted. the wine had nice purity and balance and finished nicely, however I this bottle really showed its age and I do not think the wine has more than a year or two left.
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8/28/2010 - DougLee wrote: 90 Points
Popped and poured then sampled over 2 hours. Medium ruby hue. Gentle but persistent nose of earth, black raspberry, Asian spice, oolong tea. A bit thin on the palate at first, but as the night progressed, velvet-textured layers of black cherry, plum, and raspberry laced with iron and minerals held forth. Fine-grained tannins counterpointed by moderate acidity kept this wine in elegant balance. Whispery finish ending with a lovely sweetness and grip. A study in finesse and transparency and a fine effort in a rather challenging year.
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12/1/2006 - VDLT Wine Does not like this wine:
Tabla OL: Initally more typical and sophisticated than the Reignots but ultimately uninteresting and stark. Be careful of the '97's
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1/12/2006 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 90 Points
Here's one very balanced, elegant '97. While being decanted it releases a gorgeous perfume; after that, the mouthfeel is remarkable in its suppleness. The fruit showes notes of tobacco that become stronger as it breathes, along with some compote and warmth on the finish.
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