May 7, 2024 - Popped and poured into the glass
No apparent bricking
Nose has sweet tobacco and plum with hints of leather. Nice
Palate is nice though a little rustic, probably needs a little bit more time to open. Starts a little gritty with unresolved tannins. Nice fruit underneath. Decent finish.
Left most of the bottle for tomorrow
April 20, 2024 - I had a bottle at my daughter's house that was somewhat vinegary - thought it was passed its prime. This bottle was very good and should be at its prime at least another year
April 6, 2024 - Tannins are melted. Very good and ready to drink now.
March 2, 2024 - First bottle opened of a case of 12. Lots of deposit, fairly solid. Pleasant fruity nose, rich sweet fruit on the palate with soft tannins. Not complex (yet?) but a very enjoyable modern style Bordeaux. Might develop further though it will be hard to resist the luscious fruit.
February 10, 2024 - per usual, reports of the death of this wine was greatly exaggerated. (I find drink by dates in CT are typically conservative for my taste - unless it's a well made Rioja which people seem to give a 40 years past vintage...) Maybe I just like aged wines. Had this with Gordon Ramsy's butter based ny strips. Delicious. I have one more which I'll hold onto for at least 2-4 more years. It tasted to me like it could stand up to a legit 15 yo napa cabs. Lots more dark fruit and body and sweetness than I imagined it would have. I haven't had one in a long time, but I'm going to keep picking them up if I see them in the 20-25 range, that's crazy good for the price at this age.
February 3, 2024 - 1ere bouteille.
Nez assez mutique. Peut-être servi trop froid vers 17°
Robe noire, aucune trace d'évolution.
En bouche : assez monolithique .
Gloabalement déçu, je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux !
January 31, 2024 - Not my favorite vintage and not as strong as more recent vintages. Dark fruited and quite extracted with heavy toast and mocha notes. Don’t get much nuance or terrior here.
December 11, 2023 - Deep maroon to rim. After 30 minutes in glass, drying tannins, mushroom, lead pencil, blackberry. Full bodied, long finish, definitely Bordeaux. Still firm next day. This will continue drinking well another 5+ years. Nice surprise.
November 16, 2023 - Riper than I remember. Not sure how anyone doesn’t LOVE this for sub $18 Bordeaux. Admittedly I’ve stored it for 14 years but tasty tonight. Glad I sat on this.
November 7, 2023 - It still keeps on improving. Powerful, fruity.