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• mach wrote:

  January 26, 2024 - Past prime, very noticeable when compared to 1998. 1 hour decant, will PNP next bottle. Still ok but structure and fruit have faded.

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• portman63 Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 19, 2024 - Still deep ruby with some browning at the edges. Earthy with red currant and some eucalyptus on the nose. Integrated tannins and smooth with a good mouthfeel. Slightly more enjoyable than the last bottle, but definitely in the drink up stage. Not a rush since it is still solid after almost 30 years, but I think now is a good balance of fruit, body, and some tertiary elements.

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• L84Dinner Likes this wine: 93 points

  October 18, 2023 - Decanted; deep ruby color, little to no bricking, classic St Emilion nose. Not the fruit bomb it was in its youth but not lacking fruit. No tannins left and just a solid enjoyable Bordeaux. Gained a little weight but still fresh on day 3 after recording.

• Purple Tooth wrote: 93 points

  August 6, 2023 - Another delicious bottle of well aged Bordeaux that checked all the boxes as it was chosen as the opening act for the 1998 that was to follow. In a totally different vibe and direction than the 98, this was far more serious and left bankish in demeanor. Clay laden, decaying wood, roasted herbs....really savory and delicious with beautiful freshness and persistence. These stupid surprise wines that bring these unexpected experiences bring more joy to my head than an expected delivery from something far more expensive like the 2000 Cheval Blanc from days ago...I'll take 8 of these and stay drunk. Love it...Drink

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• mdefreitas wrote: 93 points

  January 28, 2023 - Purchased on release and perfectly stored ever since. Dark, opaque red center and a ruby rim... no signs of bricking. Tannins are well resolved and secondary notes are evident. Currants, leather, celery seed and tobacco. Ready to drink, but this still has great freshness to it. Well stored bottles can probably still go for several more years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1995
• Type Red
• Producer Château Monbousquet
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Libournais
• Appellation St. Émilion Grand Cru
• UPC Code 001568000099

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• Pending Delivery 18 (1%)
• In Cellars 1,213 (53%)
• Consumed 1,050 (46%)

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