Yesterday night this "young" king was opened and enjoyed after a three and half hour decant. Expansive aroma of rose, tar, pomegranate and cherry. Hints of spices, smoke and herbs. Tannins were definitely still present but gave more structure to the wine. I pondered this wine could be better with more years but I wasn't regretted to kill it at this young age.
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Vintage 2009. En ze is er. Diep rood en helder. De neus zuiver en medium intens. Leer, teer en viooltjes. Ook iets van zwart zomerfruit. In de mond volledig geïntegreerde tannine en medium zuren. De aroma's komen terug met de nadruk op het fruit. Het is weer allemaal, lengte, complexiteit, balans. Mooi geworden met de jaren. Goddelijke combinatie bij risotto met paddestoelen. Heerlijk!
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Lovely nose, fairly open with balsamic notes, spices, smoke, herbs and floral notes. Quite mineral on the palate, great acidity, a little tight and firm towards to long finish. Needs time. 91-92+
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10/29/2021 - FredericoWines Likes this wine: 92 Points
Yesterday night this "young" king was opened and enjoyed after a three and half hour decant. Expansive aroma of rose, tar, pomegranate and cherry. Hints of spices, smoke and herbs. Tannins were definitely still present but gave more structure to the wine. I pondered this wine could be better with more years but I wasn't regretted to kill it at this young age.
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2/16/2020 - MichelNL wrote:
Vintage 2009. En ze is er. Diep rood en helder. De neus zuiver en medium intens. Leer, teer en viooltjes. Ook iets van zwart zomerfruit. In de mond volledig geïntegreerde tannine en medium zuren. De aroma's komen terug met de nadruk op het fruit. Het is weer allemaal, lengte, complexiteit, balans. Mooi geworden met de jaren. Goddelijke combinatie bij risotto met paddestoelen. Heerlijk!
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11/7/2017 - om42 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beautiful perfume with pomegranate and cherry on the nose. Firm tannins and well balanced. Best bang for the buck of the night.
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10/6/2017 - rossi.wine wrote: 92 Points
Lovely nose, fairly open with balsamic notes, spices, smoke, herbs and floral notes. Quite mineral on the palate, great acidity, a little tight and firm towards to long finish. Needs time. 91-92+
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