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• Paul S wrote: 92 points

  September 20, 2019 - Richebourg + RSV for Mike and Pete's birthday (Holland Park, Singapore): Very similar impressions to a bottle a few months ago - good but not great, especially for an RSV. The tightest of its flight, this was very 1995 in its character. The nose had a powdered spice lilt to it, along with a chalky earthiness, some dark fruited plums and black cherries, a hint of sweeter violets and some Vosne spice. Pleasant enough, but a little unyielding. The palate again was marked with that tight, reserved character, with shades of sweet black cherries and berries peeking out amidst a structure of firm, fine-boned tannins and juicy acidity. Good strong finish though, with a nice touch of spice and a twist of minerality chasing behind. All in all, a quality wine, but lacking in a sheer enjoyment factor. I wonder whether time will cure this - maybe one to try again in another 5-6 years. Like many 1995s though, one wonders whether the fruit or the structure will outlast the other.

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