Bottle was past it's prime. As I only had one it's hard to say if this is characteristic, but primarily it had sour red fruits with persistent acidity, a lack of togetherness on the palate. Easy enough to drink, but to me no benefit of waiting.
Probably a great wine 5 years ago.
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I like this much more now compared to a few years ago. It is nicely balanced, with 13.5 percent abv. The acidity is in balance, and the tannins are very fine and linger nicely without drying the palate on the finish. The finish has moderate persistence. The nose is mostly a smoky and a bit burnt - still lacking freshness and complexity, but I have more hope now for my last bottle, which I think I’ll drink in another 5 or so years.
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Opaque purple. Big and bold pepper, charred meat and smoke. Palate is similar with black olive, game, and very dark red, moody fruit peaking out.
Tannins are present but integrated and this comes off as a strong example of this wine. Having tasted quite a few of the early 00s from this vineyard, I wonder if this may develop further and gain intrigue. Oh well, this single bottle was very good!
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Time has done it some good. On the elegant, red-fruited, side of things.... I like it a lot more now. 89/90, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish i had more.
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3/9/2024 - gediminasbielskus wrote: 86 Points
Bottle was past it's prime. As I only had one it's hard to say if this is characteristic, but primarily it had sour red fruits with persistent acidity, a lack of togetherness on the palate. Easy enough to drink, but to me no benefit of waiting.
Probably a great wine 5 years ago.
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10/28/2023 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 91 Points
I like this much more now compared to a few years ago. It is nicely balanced, with 13.5 percent abv. The acidity is in balance, and the tannins are very fine and linger nicely without drying the palate on the finish. The finish has moderate persistence. The nose is mostly a smoky and a bit burnt - still lacking freshness and complexity, but I have more hope now for my last bottle, which I think I’ll drink in another 5 or so years.
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4/18/2023 - CPSchoeff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opaque purple. Big and bold pepper, charred meat and smoke. Palate is similar with black olive, game, and very dark red, moody fruit peaking out.
Tannins are present but integrated and this comes off as a strong example of this wine. Having tasted quite a few of the early 00s from this vineyard, I wonder if this may develop further and gain intrigue. Oh well, this single bottle was very good!
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12/22/2022 - wormfarmer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Best 90+ minutes in -- this is still in very fine fettle, and may be at peak.
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5/26/2020 - Martin_G wrote: 90 Points
Time has done it some good. On the elegant, red-fruited, side of things.... I like it a lot more now. 89/90, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish i had more.
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