Big wine, but not over the top in ripeness, ie: no prune or raisin flavors. Slight barnyard, but just the right amount, not too funky. More horse saddle and thankfully no bandaid. Big lush mouth, ripe tannins. I think in hotter vintages this could get to be over the top, but in 2004 it works quite well. Thanks, Lars. Drinking well, seems balanced enough to age further.
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The Prof. comes to dinner (Our place): Opening up a bit. Still very structured. Deep, dark fruits, leather, and earth. It does show a weird, slightly lactic note.
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6/26/2015 - 14Frimaire wrote:
Primary, with VA.
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1/25/2013 - marc d Likes this wine:
Big wine, but not over the top in ripeness, ie: no prune or raisin flavors. Slight barnyard, but just the right amount, not too funky. More horse saddle and thankfully no bandaid. Big lush mouth, ripe tannins. I think in hotter vintages this could get to be over the top, but in 2004 it works quite well. Thanks, Lars. Drinking well, seems balanced enough to age further.
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11/12/2011 - aknot13 wrote: 91 Points
Garrigue, dark fruit, touch of oak, tannins well integrated, average acidity and overall very well structured. This is CDP quality !
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10/10/2011 - HenryW wrote: 86 Points
Vanilla and dark fruit on the nose. Palate is smooth. Overall style is soft, low acidity. Simple, but pleasurable.
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12/28/2010 - 14Frimaire wrote:
The Prof. comes to dinner (Our place): Opening up a bit. Still very structured. Deep, dark fruits, leather, and earth. It does show a weird, slightly lactic note.
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