Much better than the previous bottle. Nose of blackberries was wonderful as soon as I popped the cork and opened up even more in the glass. Lots of fruit on the palate with cedar and florals coming through. Tanis are well integrated which make the finish smooth.
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Similar profile to the 1991, but simply not as good. Not as ripe and on a shorter trajectory (the 1991 is in its prime and this seems past peak). There is the characteristic alluring graphite nose, giving way to simple, mature red fruit. Acidic, sour palate, bordering austere, sinewy, weedy tannins, earthy soil and herbal edges through the unfortunately bland finish. Drinkable, but very much shifted toward the old world style and lacking fruit at this stage of its life. I'd have preferred to drink this 10 years ago.
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8/9/2019 - korniev wrote: 93 Points
Really nice bottle. I would say it might easily hold for another 1-2 decades. Had to give it some air for like an hour.
Great wine
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5/15/2016 - Anative Likes this wine: 92 Points
Much better than the previous bottle. Nose of blackberries was wonderful as soon as I popped the cork and opened up even more in the glass. Lots of fruit on the palate with cedar and florals coming through. Tanis are well integrated which make the finish smooth.
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12/24/2015 - Anative wrote:
Past it's prime. Just a hint of fruit remains.
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2/8/2014 - Giggs wrote: 90 Points
Better than previous bottle. Still on the downward slope, but this bottle had a bit more fruit and life. Drink now.
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1/26/2014 - Giggs wrote: 88 Points
Similar profile to the 1991, but simply not as good. Not as ripe and on a shorter trajectory (the 1991 is in its prime and this seems past peak). There is the characteristic alluring graphite nose, giving way to simple, mature red fruit. Acidic, sour palate, bordering austere, sinewy, weedy tannins, earthy soil and herbal edges through the unfortunately bland finish. Drinkable, but very much shifted toward the old world style and lacking fruit at this stage of its life. I'd have preferred to drink this 10 years ago.
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