Not for the oak averse. This example of a modern styled Bordeaux is round, fleshy and flashy. The dark plummy fruit is ripe. There is enough freshness and interesting aromatics, but the espresso notes are still quite noticeable.
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10/25/2016 - Jeff Leve wrote: 89 Points
Not for the oak averse. This example of a modern styled Bordeaux is round, fleshy and flashy. The dark plummy fruit is ripe. There is enough freshness and interesting aromatics, but the espresso notes are still quite noticeable.
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8/31/2009 - admid wrote: 84 Points
Purple
Aroma: sour milk with a touch of rubbery and sweet cherries
Good body and texture
Pleasent and pretty long aftertaste
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8/30/2009 - LWI wrote: 84 Points
Bordeaux 2008 Primeur (The National Opera, Oslo): A tendency towards structure, but too sweet, and too oaky
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