Not what it once was, but still fun to drink. A little too cool coming out of the cellar, the flavors and aromas were muted. With decanting it came alive in ~15 minutes. Not a lot of sediment. Garnet in color, still plenty of fruit, structure and complexity. Tasted much younger than its age for the first hour then faded. By the time we finished the bottle it was showing its age, tasting a bit oxidized.
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This wine was rocking tonight! Old world through and through; leather, damp earth, dried herbs along with silky berry fruit. Had along with a more "modern" Chateauneuf from the '98 vintage and the Donjon blew it away (sorry, '98 La Nerthe Cadettes). Still has the structure (and fruit) to last another decade+. Give Donjon time (lots) and it always seems to blossom into some great.
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Harry Karris and co at Againn (Againn, Washington DC): Was a bit deaf upon opening but given time in the glass, it developed a wonderful floral component to match its classic and rustic composition. Hints of saddle, rust and garrigue with a fine but a bit high pitched finish.
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Dinner with Harry Karis (Againn, Washington DC): Nose was full of dense spices, coffee, tilled soil, sous bois and red fruit. Incredible depth on the palate with the red fruit showing quite well. Flavors were well resolved and integrated. Didn't take as detailed notes as I should have for this one.
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Smelled like it wanted to be great, spices, garrigue, a touch of horse... but still very backward and closed on the palate. Hope this comes around, but unfortunately my last bottle. If you drink this, decant well ahead. Rating reserved.
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12/17/2016 - VoVo Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not what it once was, but still fun to drink. A little too cool coming out of the cellar, the flavors and aromas were muted. With decanting it came alive in ~15 minutes. Not a lot of sediment. Garnet in color, still plenty of fruit, structure and complexity. Tasted much younger than its age for the first hour then faded. By the time we finished the bottle it was showing its age, tasting a bit oxidized.
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3/6/2011 - ghood wrote: 93 Points
This wine was rocking tonight! Old world through and through; leather, damp earth, dried herbs along with silky berry fruit. Had along with a more "modern" Chateauneuf from the '98 vintage and the Donjon blew it away (sorry, '98 La Nerthe Cadettes). Still has the structure (and fruit) to last another decade+. Give Donjon time (lots) and it always seems to blossom into some great.
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11/30/2010 - Faryan wrote: 91 Points
Harry Karris and co at Againn (Againn, Washington DC): Was a bit deaf upon opening but given time in the glass, it developed a wonderful floral component to match its classic and rustic composition. Hints of saddle, rust and garrigue with a fine but a bit high pitched finish.
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11/30/2010 - tooch wrote: 90 Points
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Dinner with Harry Karis (Againn, Washington DC): Nose was full of dense spices, coffee, tilled soil, sous bois and red fruit. Incredible depth on the palate with the red fruit showing quite well. Flavors were well resolved and integrated. Didn't take as detailed notes as I should have for this one.
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12/4/2008 - ScottG wrote:
Smelled like it wanted to be great, spices, garrigue, a touch of horse... but still very backward and closed on the palate. Hope this comes around, but unfortunately my last bottle. If you drink this, decant well ahead. Rating reserved.
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