Very soft cork, came out in pieces. Mature and complex nose with leather, cigar box and just a little red berries. On the palate it is surprisingly fresh but rather lean. Not much fruit, relatively high acidity and smooth tannins. Very good with food, but not as good on its own. Surprisingly this is showing just as well 6 hours after decanting.
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I had been postponing opening this bottle for years, expecting it to be way over the hill. However, contrary to expectations it was far from dead. Obviously very mature, but even on day 2 (vacumed) still alive and kicking.
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1/16/2021 - Bruce L Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pleasantly surprised that this wine was still drinking so well. Mature but not over the hill. Good colour, long finish. One more to go in a few years.
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10/6/2016 - ATucker wrote:
Very earthy, past it's sell by date but still just about drinkable.
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1/1/2013 - mmh wrote: 88 Points
Very soft cork, came out in pieces. Mature and complex nose with leather, cigar box and just a little red berries. On the palate it is surprisingly fresh but rather lean. Not much fruit, relatively high acidity and smooth tannins. Very good with food, but not as good on its own. Surprisingly this is showing just as well 6 hours after decanting.
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4/11/2009 - Brad L wrote:
This was a nice wine, good currant and licorice. Tapered with air. Good, not great. Cordier style, but not overly funky.
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10/24/2008 - roel wrote: 87 Points
I had been postponing opening this bottle for years, expecting it to be way over the hill. However, contrary to expectations it was far from dead. Obviously very mature, but even on day 2 (vacumed) still alive and kicking.
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