2005 Rustenberg Chardonnay Five Soldiers

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  7/28/2015 - belfast taxman wrote: 92 Points

  i almost missed this vintage and there was a possible danger of over-age but Five Soldiers does have the ability to mature well and for a long time. Still quite pale in colour but not pale in taste or depth. Lovely wine which stood comparison to a 2011 drunk the same night

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  5/5/2014 - dching wrote: 90 Points

  Deep gold in colour. Feared this may be over oxidised like previous bottle but was fine just aging gracefully. Medium intense nose dominated by a mushroom earthy note with baked apple, pear and hints of smoke and vanillin oak char. Palate is full bodied and showing more intensity and freshness with a greater balance of primary and tertiary notes. Sweet yellow apple, pear with citrus notes of lemon/lime. Mushroom, forest floor. Subtle oaking complement gives a roundness and creaminess to the finish. Very enjoyable and balanced flavour profile with good concentration but a found a little lacking in acidity and hence unfortunately this impacts the length of finish. Good but probably just past its peak. Drink now. May well have been c.92 at peak.

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  7/12/2011 - dching wrote: flawed

  Medium + copper appearance. Dominated by mushroom and savoury notes. Lacked freshness and fruit. A degree of oxidisation meant although drinkable the length and expected depth were not there. Well past its best. Hopefully the other bottle will be better.

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  4/12/2009 - ludwigbpm wrote: 90 Points

  M'a semblé plus mou que la bouteille précédente. Beau fruité riche, texture intéressante malgré une légère sensation d'alcool. J'aurais toutefois aimé plus d'acidité.

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  6/16/2008 - ludwigbpm wrote: 91 Points

  Nez explosif et fruité, avec des traces de bois. La richesse s'exprime en bouche, mais l'acidité est présente et la finale de belle fraîcheur. Chardonnay du Nouveau monde de haut niveau. (SAQ 40$ : 2008-2010).

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