1st half bottle from a case bought after a 2018 tasting of 40 2016's in which I rated this top. Big nose of blackcurrant as I opened the bottle, then some undergrowth which has now gone leaving clean blackcurrant, pencil shavings and cedar. Loads of fruit and soft tannins and a very long finish with a touch of bitterness. Fully mature in 375.
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Wanted to see, if it is still closed at the moment. Even after a 4 hours decant it just opens up slowly. Dense purple/red color. Fine but reserved nose of wet stone and cassis, even some bell pepper coming through. On the palate there is also plenty of fruit, especially cassis, but it is obviously still much too young. Powdery tannins and just the right amount of acidity make it very drinkable today, but I suggest to let it sleep for 5-10 years to get all out of it. Big potential 93+++ pts.
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With a three-hour decant, this was surprisingly approachable for such a young Bordeaux. Medium bodied, with a good balance between the Cab and Merlot. Dark plum and blackberry fruit shows through, with notes of chocolate and licorice. Juicy with smooth tannins.
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4/15/2024 - Windacre in the Slope wrote: 91 Points
All closed up, doesn’t drink bad but nothing like I remember it on tasting originally. Wait 5-10 years before trying again.
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3/28/2024 - wineforth Likes this wine: 95 Points
1st half bottle from a case bought after a 2018 tasting of 40 2016's in which I rated this top. Big nose of blackcurrant as I opened the bottle, then some undergrowth which has now gone leaving clean blackcurrant, pencil shavings and cedar. Loads of fruit and soft tannins and a very long finish with a touch of bitterness. Fully mature in 375.
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2/13/2024 - Chrysostomus Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wanted to see, if it is still closed at the moment. Even after a 4 hours decant it just opens up slowly. Dense purple/red color. Fine but reserved nose of wet stone and cassis, even some bell pepper coming through. On the palate there is also plenty of fruit, especially cassis, but it is obviously still much too young. Powdery tannins and just the right amount of acidity make it very drinkable today, but I suggest to let it sleep for 5-10 years to get all out of it. Big potential 93+++ pts.
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1/28/2024 - CRAUBER4242 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Needed a few hours of air but this was great!
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12/9/2023 - Rond Likes this wine: 94 Points
With a three-hour decant, this was surprisingly approachable for such a young Bordeaux. Medium bodied, with a good balance between the Cab and Merlot. Dark plum and blackberry fruit shows through, with notes of chocolate and licorice. Juicy with smooth tannins.
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