7/1/2021 - PierrePoupon Likes this wine:

I've been studying (mostly drinking!) wine intently for about four years now, but this is just second tasting note on here. I wanted to write a note about this one because it is special. It was given to me to drink on my 30th birthday, and I loved it. I'm still obviously a beginner when it comes to tasting notes, but I'll give it a shot...

The first thing I noticed upon pouring the wine was the color. I've had maybe a handful of wines of this age and quality, and the brownish color around the edges and faded brickish color in the center is unmistakeable.

And then - the smell. I'm getting to the point where I can somewhat identify the nose of a great wine, but I'm really bad at describing why I know it's great. This wine has that scent. Leather, cherry, and forrest floor were three descriptors me and my girlfriend Roxanne (aka BeaujolaisJolie on here!) could come up with. Bottom line - we knew we were in for a treat.

As for the taste - rich, smooth, incredibly complex. Again, I'm working on my language here, but it was just clear in drinking this that we were working with a different level wine than we're used to.

If anyone is considering purchasing, I highly recommend. And if any CellarTracker'ins out there have also enjoyed this wine, I'd love to hear another point of view!