very very nice but not quite to the level that warrants a long note... I did feel like this might be a little shut down now... 2005's may need a lot longer so upside from here I think
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Burgundy Dinner with a Friend (The Bristol - Chicago IL): Served alongside the 2006, this was opened a couple of hours before serving. This was slightly tight to start, and not fully accessible. The 2006 was simply "there" and didn't change much over the evening. This 2005 kept opening up and transforming. Burly but enjoyable to start, this became rich, spiced with great complexity, perfectly balanced, and nuanced by the time the evening ended.
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Medium ruby, red fruit aroma intermix with spicy floral character. Still with fresh acidity after 12 years, the mid palate is quite defined, finish is not too long for 05 vintage.
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Brought to Rover's in Seattle (Madison) to have with their Menu Dégustation.
Indian spices galore - lots of roasted cumin, curry, pepper with high toned cherry (and sorrel??) Very poised and balanced on the palate with high tension. Penetrating flavors - displays breadth and depth on the palate, very long and spicy.
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2/2/2022 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 92 Points
very very nice but not quite to the level that warrants a long note... I did feel like this might be a little shut down now... 2005's may need a lot longer so upside from here I think
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12/23/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 94 Points
Burgundy Dinner with a Friend (The Bristol - Chicago IL): Served alongside the 2006, this was opened a couple of hours before serving. This was slightly tight to start, and not fully accessible. The 2006 was simply "there" and didn't change much over the evening. This 2005 kept opening up and transforming. Burly but enjoyable to start, this became rich, spiced with great complexity, perfectly balanced, and nuanced by the time the evening ended.
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11/26/2017 - Iconic hunter wrote: 91 Points
Medium ruby, red fruit aroma intermix with spicy floral character. Still with fresh acidity after 12 years, the mid palate is quite defined, finish is not too long for 05 vintage.
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4/11/2015 - panda drinks burgundy wrote: 92 Points
Met but did not exceed expectations – round, supple and very well balance but perhaps lacking some flair.
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4/26/2013 - mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 96 Points
Brought to Rover's in Seattle (Madison) to have with their Menu Dégustation.
Indian spices galore - lots of roasted cumin, curry, pepper with high toned cherry (and sorrel??)
Very poised and balanced on the palate with high tension. Penetrating flavors - displays breadth and depth on the palate, very long and spicy.
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