Deep brick-ruby, a little paler at the rim with some orange tones. Quite big legs. Intense meaty/gamey nose with some floral lift (violets ?). Deep and rich – a real sniffing wine. Quite full-bodied, quite low acidity, lowish and/or well-integrated tannins and a good touch of oak. Fruit now quite subdued to chocolate, spice and gamey tones, but some damson and blackberry still showing. Medium length, but great quality finish. Mature, complete and satisfying, but lacking the fruit and depth for greatness. ****
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1/1/2006 - HandPickedBurgundy wrote:
Deep brick-ruby, a little paler at the rim with some orange tones. Quite big legs. Intense meaty/gamey nose with some floral lift (violets ?). Deep and rich – a real sniffing wine. Quite full-bodied, quite low acidity, lowish and/or well-integrated tannins and a good touch of oak. Fruit now quite subdued to chocolate, spice and gamey tones, but some damson and blackberry still showing. Medium length, but great quality finish. Mature, complete and satisfying, but lacking the fruit and depth for greatness. ****
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