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• Haggis Likes this wine: 94 points

  August 5, 2017 - On opening, I was worried and disappointed, as this was thin, flat, and lacking in any character. I had invited some Finger Lakes luminaries to dinner and was a bit embarrassed, esp as one of my guests brought a 2001 DRC La Landonne (which was amazing!). This Gambal was a disappointment, in comparison. However...ta dah...after being opened for 5 hours, it was AMAZING. So much depth, earthiness, dill, herbs (esp sage)... I'm astonished. If you have some, decant it for 3-5 hours before serving. But, take a taste upon opening so that you can see for yourself the miraculous transformation. I hope your experience is as magical as mine.

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• Tim Heaton commented:

  8/5/17, 7:49 PM - DRC La Lalonde?
  or
  Guigal La Landonne?
  
  either way, you win!

• Haggis commented:

  8/5/17, 7:55 PM - Oops. Corrected! This is a good example as to why NOT to post under the influence! Thank you! The La Landonne was fantastic! 98 pts, in my estimation; however, the Gambal more than held its own with air/time.

• Tim Heaton commented:

  8/5/17, 7:58 PM - bravo! (brava!?)

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