11/22/2023 - BernieMSY Likes this wine:

Decanted for three hours prior to tasting.

Dark purple color, almost opaque. Violet nose.
This one bolts out of the gate like a champion thoroughbred. Sleek and polished, it features gobs of black fruit balanced by plenty of savory notes. The finish is long and while the tannins are firm, they are in no way impediments to the overall enjoyment of this extraordinary wine.

Even though it is great right now, it has the potential to score a perfect 100 in a few years. If you’ve got one, I suggest holding onto it. If you’ve got a few, I suggest giving one a try right now. This is an extraordinary Bordeaux at the very beginning of its maturational plateau. Bravo!

10/11/2021 - Redrum wrote:

Decanted for a couple of hours. Jet black cork in perfect condition. Unfortunately, the wine lacks depth and has a very short finish. Another disappointing 2004.

11/14/2015 - Redrum Likes this wine:

Cork crumbled but wine intact. Jet black with lots of sediment, but a curiously reticent nose. Tremendous depth and viscosity, but strangely coupled with a slightly short finish. Still excellent overall, and in the mid to even late stage of its drinking window. Would definitely purchase again.