Community Tasting Note
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kfrench150 Likes this wine: 99 points
March 7, 2020 - Deep dark impenetrable core grading to rich plummy purple just at the rim. Robes the glass when swirled and then there is a cascade of fine legs down the sides. Deep and rich nose bursting with smoky plum, mulberry, black licorice, camphor, black currant, char, mineral and cedar. Very sultry and exotic! So rich, smooth and silky in the mouth. Still lots of tannins there but they are very fine and buried under all the rich fruit extract. This, incredibly, builds from front to back with the most flavour revealing itself on the finish after swallowing and the tannins have faded. The flavours and fruit extract are simply amazing! Ripe black fruits, stewed plums, black licorice, cedar, black tea, powdered minerals, Chambord liqueur and more. The finish is nicely framed between the acidity and the tannins. Still a baby, but an utterly beautiful one! Perfect balance. Effortless. Etherial. Elegant. Amazing! 99 points now but only because I think this can gain some more complexity with time.
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KillerJones commented:
3/7/20, 5:50 PM - Really enjoyed your review of this icon! Love the three "E"'s - ...'effortless, ethereal & elegant.'
From your description, I bet it has the structure to last decades. 😊