Beautiful nose showing floral/ rose notes, black fruit and leather. This really gained after 30 minutes in the decanter. Palate shows rich black fruit on entry, sweet roses and some savory notes; very pleasing but not very complex. Strong fruit presence, while it shows it's age the fruit is still at the front. Finish is short and drying. Very Good
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Bright colour for age; only slight development at rim. Good aroma - typical of Pauillac with nice combination of ripe berry and slightly earthy/oak characters. Light to medium bodied; balanced with good flavour development. Holding together very well. Very attractive to drink now or over the next 5 or so years.
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Deep red. Cassis and liquorice in the bouquet. A bit more powerful but less elegant than Lacoste Borie of the same vintage. Quite much tannin. Give it time.
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12/26/2014 - WMWG Likes this wine:
Beautiful nose showing floral/ rose notes, black fruit and leather. This really gained after 30 minutes in the decanter. Palate shows rich black fruit on entry, sweet roses and some savory notes; very pleasing but not very complex. Strong fruit presence, while it shows it's age the fruit is still at the front. Finish is short and drying.
Very Good
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7/23/2013 - SouthAussie1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bright colour for age; only slight development at rim. Good aroma - typical of Pauillac with nice combination of ripe berry and slightly earthy/oak characters. Light to medium bodied; balanced with good flavour development. Holding together very well. Very attractive to drink now or over the next 5 or so years.
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3/28/1986 - Zweder wrote: 85 Points
Deep red. Cassis and liquorice in the bouquet. A bit more powerful but less elegant than Lacoste Borie of the same vintage. Quite much tannin. Give it time.
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