Community Tasting Note
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COWineLover wrote: 90 points
November 29, 2020 - First bottle from an en primeur purchase. Pnp. A dark plum color in the glass with no bricking evident. Very generous aromatics with immediately predominant creme de cassis, plums, sandalwood, cloves, a dusting of cocoa powder, and background notes of leather. On the attack this has chewy tannins that thrust ahead with a dark espresso dusted with cocoa. In the mid palate this changes course with plum and cassis before coasting into the finish with dried tarragon. Good persistence on the finish with a savory chewiness that lingers without being obtrusive.
This does not possess a silky elegance. It is more of a sturdy gridiron effort, but it works well for what it has to offer. Acceptable acidity gives this a decent balance overall, but I question whether this will maintain freshness beyond 2028.
My view is this is in a prime drinking window now though 2025, with maturity extending through 2028.
This was consumed before a 2010 Chateau du Tertre. I found the d’Angludet preferable comparing the two head to head.2 people found this helpful 3,165 views