Nice bottle age, smooth delicate and noticeable flavors. Just really never completely opened up for me..seemed rather muted in the glass even after 3 hours decanted. Feel like it may have peaked and then some.
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Boekenhoutskloof Winemakers dinner. (@ Bottles; Sas van Gent, Netherlands): Marc Kent told us that in this 2001 there is about 4 - 5 % Cab. Franc in the wine. In the bouquet beautiful dark and red berries as well as a pleasant touch of barnyard. On the palate the same impressions, beautifully mature with sweet spices, good acidity and soft tannin.
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5/13/2013 - 1961Vintage wrote: 88 Points
Nice bottle age, smooth delicate and noticeable flavors. Just really never completely opened up for me..seemed rather muted in the glass even after 3 hours decanted. Feel like it may have peaked and then some.
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11/23/2012 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Boekenhoutskloof Winemakers dinner. (@ Bottles; Sas van Gent, Netherlands): Marc Kent told us that in this 2001 there is about 4 - 5 % Cab. Franc in the wine. In the bouquet beautiful dark and red berries as well as a pleasant touch of barnyard. On the palate the same impressions, beautifully mature with sweet spices, good acidity and soft tannin.
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8/23/2010 - rs wrote: 91 Points
Black currant, mint, herbs, chocolate and tobacco on the nose. Fullbodied wine, perfectly balanced and long finish. Will last for a few more years.
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10/15/2008 - johanalex wrote: 93 Points
Wonderful, powerful, delightful. I wish I had another bottle.
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9/28/2008 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Full bodied, round, a lot of fruit. Also chocolate and herbs and spices. Creamy and spicy finish. Very tempting wine.
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