Community Tasting Note
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Chisato wrote: 96 points
January 19, 2011 - Purchased from a local wine shop in Hong Kong and enjoyed over a 3 course black truffle meal. From a 750ml bottle. No formal tasting notes.
The sommelier accidentally broke the cork into half (or maybe it was the fact that there was mould on top of the cork before the wine was opened, and the cork simply deteriorated over time. Alas, the poor cork did its job and the wine was in perfect condition after opening. I am not complaining!)
Oh boy! This wine completely rewrote the potential a 1982 claret can deliver. I was supposed to enjoy this bottle with a friend who no less appreciates high quality Pomerols than yours truly but she couldn't make it to the dinner (A: You have missed a great life experience). Right after the wine was opened the nose was screaming with loads of complex floral, perfume and berry bouquet that attacked my nasal sensations and hit my brain cells with vigorous endeavour. The palate took about 30 minutes to pull itself together and presented a medley of spice, glycerin, herbs and mature secondary flavours that flirted with my taste buds. Shortly afterwards the nose subsided a bit, and the wine was flirting with me like an elegant sexy lady - showing me the potential of a remarkable wine without too much in-your-face action. This continued until about the 2 hour mark when the wine completely opened and put it simply, it was liquid heaven. Forgive my inadequacy with words on how to describe it but I would definitely want to purchase more bottles and enjoy them over a truffles dinner again and again......
P.S.: A, I will save 1 bottle for you and you will know what I mean once the cork is popped!1 person found this helpful 6,688 views