Strong aroma of leather, some dark fruit, some soy sauce. Heavy, somewhat dull, tart cherries on the palate, but pure and smooth in its own way. lacking brightness. Certainly a fun bottle to try, and was amazed that this bottle is stil alive. No signs of oxidation or significant aging. however, not something I want to try again.
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Surprisingly enough still going - but perhaps not 'strong', the 1970 Beaulieu Pinot displays old mature fruit, a whiff of wet forest floor, cigar box and old dried saddle leather. The palate adds to the overall impression with perfect integration and no hard edges whatsoever. The real surprise was that the wine lasted for quite some time in the glass. After about 20 minutes there was still a nose and a palate to talk about - that is quite impressive! Still, if you have any bottles lurking in the cellar, it is high time to drink up! (score is 89+)
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A nose of muted berry, slight port smell. Very dark red. On the Roy he it’s star bright, hints of raspberry and tea. Past it’s prime but still fighting to break through.
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Second Sunday Group: Margaux (M's): Notes of black tea and cherry, though muted. Seems a bit washed out on the palate. Flavors of candied cherry fruit.
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2/9/2019 - NathanT wrote: 85 Points
Strong aroma of leather, some dark fruit, some soy sauce. Heavy, somewhat dull, tart cherries on the palate, but pure and smooth in its own way. lacking brightness. Certainly a fun bottle to try, and was amazed that this bottle is stil alive. No signs of oxidation or significant aging. however, not something I want to try again.
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8/3/2018 - Christoffer78 wrote: 89 Points
Surprisingly enough still going - but perhaps not 'strong', the 1970 Beaulieu Pinot displays old mature fruit, a whiff of wet forest floor, cigar box and old dried saddle leather. The palate adds to the overall impression with perfect integration and no hard edges whatsoever. The real surprise was that the wine lasted for quite some time in the glass. After about 20 minutes there was still a nose and a palate to talk about - that is quite impressive! Still, if you have any bottles lurking in the cellar, it is high time to drink up! (score is 89+)
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2/14/2018 - yerrbo wrote: 91 Points
A nose of muted berry, slight port smell. Very dark red. On the Roy he it’s star bright, hints of raspberry and tea. Past it’s prime but still fighting to break through.
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2/22/2015 - AllRed wrote:
Second Sunday Group: Margaux (M's): Notes of black tea and cherry, though muted. Seems a bit washed out on the palate. Flavors of candied cherry fruit.
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