March 30, 2024 - Next to the 2008 this is noticeably more syrupy. Quite a surprise. Alongside some classic aged character. Green tobacco and cigar box mixed.
Tannins are more obvious, less rounded than the 2008.
Altogether a more exciting wine, though it I expect it will be under-appreciated by most.
13%, cork.
September 21, 2023 - In memoriam Bordeaux tasting for Piet Kuiper (@ RvD): In the bouquet coffee, oak, dark berries and smoke. On the palate juicy dark berries, fresh acidity and round tannin. Some bell pepper. Overall a bit disappointing. 88 - 89
March 19, 2022 - Very well balanced between fruit and secondary aromas while tertiary aromas start to emerge. A bit thin if you search for criticism. Well within its trinking window and will stay there for many years.
August 30, 2020 - Subtle cassis and wet earth nose. Muted fruit, soft tannins and mild acidity. Moderate length finish.
September 24, 2018 - Still good and enough tannines. In the beginning somewhat closed, so we decided to decant the bottle, which helped. Classic and nice Margaux, although of a lesser vintage.
April 1, 2018 - Cassis and barnyard nose. Cassis, blackberry, leather notes on the palate with plenty of fruit nicely balanced acidity and relatively soft tannins. Lengthy finish.
March 13, 2018 - Pretty delicious.
September 3, 2017 - The wine has acquired a nice ruby colour. Dark fruit and tobacco nose. Still good fruit taste and tannins still got a good grip. I let the wine breathe a few hours before drinking.
July 12, 2017 - Showing its age in the ruby, tea colored hue, the wine shows flowers, light red fruits, tobacco and earth. Light in fruit, but elegant in character, with a light, red fruit, herb and English breakfast tea finish. The wine requires drinking up, sooner than later. This is the penultimate vintage produced in the old cellar in large vats without temperature control. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
September 25, 2016 - Directly after opening very thin, unbalanced, small body, and close to no finish. Closed the bottle and tasted again the next day. Better, more balanced, but best on third day - well integrated tanins, medium body, good finish. Not a vintage i would get again, either drink now and decant for some hours or keep for 1-2 more years.