November 11, 2022 - Jim V's btl at our terrific Old Guy's Lunch at the Kenwood in Minneapolis. I liked this but not a head turner. Nicely aged BDX and elegant SJ. 90-91
July 13, 2022 - Very nice showing. Light and elegant as always from this house, sometimes too light. This one is ok if you like classic proportions. Fully mature, drink up.
April 3, 2022 - If I wouldn‘t have had it right next to the 1990 Cos, I would have probably given it a hugher score. Fantastic wine from an underrated vintage - open now, you‘ll enjoy every sip. I don‘t think this wine will improve further
March 13, 2021 - Finding beauty in "off" vintages with Jane Anson (Virtual 67 Pall Mall - replay): Bouquet of stewed fruit, undergrowth, truffle and a spicy finish. Fine but not a lot of density. Fine tannins, easy-drinking and juicy finish. Good, not amazing
November 17, 2019 - Pale ruby, animal, earthy, leather, black cherries on the palate with great structure, lighter body, but still nice & complex. In a great drinking window
February 7, 2019 - Corked
August 1, 2018 - Might have had a storage issue.... seemed slightly cooked
May 11, 2018 - Above the (generally rather average) 1999s. Charming creamy nose of very mature raspberries, cedar, leather, caramel. Light to medium bodied in the mouth, elegant leather, tobacco, earthy and animal on the palate. A really pleasurable experience, just a bit lighter than bigger millesimes. Drink now, don‘t wait.
February 5, 2018 - Bouteille et bouchon impeccables, mid neck. Non carafé, ouvert et bu.
Grenat moyen, quelques reflets orangés.
Arômes plutôt sur la cerise, m'a de nouveau fait pensé à un Bourgogne, comme la bouteille précédente.
En bouche, structure moyenne, peu d'éclat, un peu dilué, tanins fins, longueur moyenne.
A boire. Bouteille moins fraîche.
November 25, 2017 - From half bottle.
Translucent light ruby core, reddish brown rim,
Aromas of cooked dark fruit, animal, cedar, blueberries. Floral.
Tannins have almost completely softened. Light-medium acidity. Medium- bodied. Finish has some length, but light on flavor.
Pleasant to drink but probably over the hill.