Nice dark fruited nose that, thankfully, is not at all Port-like in its ripeness. Touches of savories, along with tobacco, asphalt and earth blend well with the fruit flavors. Nice balance on the palate. Lovely wine, if lacking just a bit in complexity of mouthfeel.
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Ruby red to light purple. aromas of black cherry and some spice. Taste of black berries and earth. medium body, creamy texture, light on the finish. Drink up as it may be past prime.
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From Magnum. Classic Bordeaux aromas and flavors of red and black berries, earth, mint, and a touch of tobacco. This medium+ body effort shows the ripeness and a bit of the weight of the vintage, though never crosses the line. Lacks great depth and structure, but what it delivers is a modestly complex wine that offers some pleasure while maintaining interest glass after glass. Not one for the long haul though I suspect this has another 5+ years to go. Good value priced effort and an accurate reflection of the '05 vintage.
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3/12/2018 - Eric Anderson wrote: 89 Points
Nice dark fruited nose that, thankfully, is not at all Port-like in its ripeness. Touches of savories, along with tobacco, asphalt and earth blend well with the fruit flavors. Nice balance on the palate. Lovely wine, if lacking just a bit in complexity of mouthfeel.
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12/30/2017 - CorvetteJeff wrote: 87 Points
Ruby red to light purple. aromas of black cherry and some spice. Taste of black berries and earth. medium body, creamy texture, light on the finish. Drink up as it may be past prime.
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8/3/2014 - czar33 wrote: 86 Points
Exactement ce que je reproche aux Bordeaux: bien mais convenu. Intérêt minimal. Plaisir bof.
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3/18/2013 - Redguy Likes this wine: 89 Points
From Magnum. Classic Bordeaux aromas and flavors of red and black berries, earth, mint, and a touch of tobacco. This medium+ body effort shows the ripeness and a bit of the weight of the vintage, though never crosses the line. Lacks great depth and structure, but what it delivers is a modestly complex wine that offers some pleasure while maintaining interest glass after glass. Not one for the long haul though I suspect this has another 5+ years to go. Good value priced effort and an accurate reflection of the '05 vintage.
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7/27/2011 - SylvieDage wrote: 88 Points
Bu avec Sebastien et marie. Excellent!
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