2005 Château Monestier La Tour Côtes de Bergerac Cuvée Emily

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  1/3/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 5b for 19/b from Wine Library almost 11 years ago; this is #3. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Inky dark purple; subtle grapey cab franc nose; subdued black fruit (esp blackberry), some tartness, very good mouthfeel; some persistence. Delicious, probably the best Berg overall that I've ever tasted and indicative of what's possible in this traditionally modest appellation. Glad I have 2 more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement and then condo basement locker since purchase. My evaluation: For my non-points, 4-level rating scheme, see earlier posts. This is outstanding- when considering quality, age, and price.

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  4/4/2015 - Good Stuff Likes this wine: 88 Points

  just a bit too mature as the fruit had peaked, having said that not a bad wine, blackberry, leather, clean taste, dark purple color, bouquet was floral but not intense

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  8/30/2010 - Johnny C NYC wrote: 89 Points

  Big tannin and berry nose out of bottle; after tannins fade, left with a delicate, old world, slightly sweet wine; not particularly complex, but an undeniable southern France glint. 50/4/13/14/8

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  12/30/2008 - jkramer65 wrote: 88 Points

  incredibly deep garnet color.
  had a problem defining the nose.
  young wine. a little rough and tannic. but shows potential.
  subtle berry notes.
  drinkable now. look forward to aging a bit and trying again in a year or so.

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