Birthday Celebration (Racquet Club - Chicago IL): From magnum, which I think really helped here. Black and red cherry with a meatiness and 1996's ever-present firm structure. Grand Cru concentration clearly coming through, there is a lot to enjoy here, even if not quite as harmonious as the 1999 and 2002 also served.
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Took a minute for the funk to blow off but very nice nose of red fruit, earth, cotton candy. Smooth and well balanced. A bit metallic. Nice energy. Think this is at peak
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Mature, a little VA on the nose blows off with a bit of air. What’s left is lovely resolved fruit, tea/mulling spices, and a soft midweight palate presence. Jill knows this is the good stuff right away. Overachiever for the vintage. Wish I had more.
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11/8/2023 - johnh1001 wrote: 94 Points
Another great magnum.
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12/9/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Birthday Celebration (Racquet Club - Chicago IL): From magnum, which I think really helped here. Black and red cherry with a meatiness and 1996's ever-present firm structure. Grand Cru concentration clearly coming through, there is a lot to enjoy here, even if not quite as harmonious as the 1999 and 2002 also served.
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8/25/2022 - johnh1001 wrote: 94 Points
From magnum. Even better showing. Beautifully mature, fresh subtle fruit and spice.
Delicate , balanced and detailed.
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8/19/2022 - johnh1001 wrote: 93 Points
Took a minute for the funk to blow off but very nice nose of red fruit, earth, cotton candy. Smooth and well balanced. A bit metallic. Nice energy. Think this is at peak
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10/11/2021 - MartyL wrote: 93 Points
Mature, a little VA on the nose blows off with a bit of air. What’s left is lovely resolved fruit, tea/mulling spices, and a soft midweight palate presence. Jill knows this is the good stuff right away. Overachiever for the vintage. Wish I had more.
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