Open for 2 hours. No decant. Blue and black fruit and charcoal dominate the nose and palate. Some truffle through the palate and a hint of saline. It has put on weight over the last few years. It’s in a very good place. I liked it young and I still like it now. Unsure where it will go from here. I have one more bottle and probably won’t wait long to open it.
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Aerated and let breathe for 2 hours; the wine was nicely open having great structure with a long finish, perfectly aged, very little sediment; this wine would easily rest at least another 5 years, but it’s perfect right now.
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In a good spot to drink now. Nice flavors of cherry, smoked fruit, and meat fat. A hint of oak. Tannins are receded and supportive of the wine structure. It is good but not a great value at the price paid.
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(Château Le Bon Pasteur) Saturated very dark red violet color; appealing, tart black currant, light violet, floral nose; silky textured, dense, tart black currant, violet, menthol palate; needs 7 years; long finish
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2/3/2024 - OpuMayaQuem Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great nose! Still tannic enough to support years in the Cellar, but drinking great now as well.
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6/4/2023 - Jerseyjudge Likes this wine: 93 Points
Open for 2 hours. No decant. Blue and black fruit and charcoal dominate the nose and palate. Some truffle through the palate and a hint of saline. It has put on weight over the last few years. It’s in a very good place. I liked it young and I still like it now. Unsure where it will go from here. I have one more bottle and probably won’t wait long to open it.
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4/9/2023 - MmRouge Likes this wine: 92 Points
Aerated and let breathe for 2 hours; the wine was nicely open having great structure with a long finish, perfectly aged, very little sediment; this wine would easily rest at least another 5 years, but it’s perfect right now.
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9/10/2022 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 93 Points
In a good spot to drink now. Nice flavors of cherry, smoked fruit, and meat fat. A hint of oak. Tannins are receded and supportive of the wine structure. It is good but not a great value at the price paid.
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5/14/2022 - houstonjeff@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich and complex.
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