March 15, 2024 - Got into this one the same day I brought it home. Left upright at room temperature for about four hours before decanting.
Color is garnet with no bricking. Clarity was compromised. Probably due to impatience and some stirring during transport. Sound cork showed minimal color up to 1cm.
Nose is a little lean. Cherry and new leather. Palate is where I enjoyed this most. Cherry, dried cherry, new leather, stone, licorice and still some tannic grip.
Quite enjoyable still, though for me there is no basis for comparison.
I'll enjoy my next bottle soon. Drink.
January 6, 2024 - Popped poured decanted in glass; initially surprisingly fruit forward nose of candied cherries; tart tannins; having with beef stroganoff; may update with later notes as it decants.
September 20, 2023 - Required a fair amount of air.
Upon opening it was barnyard and unpleasant. Two hours in the decanter and it lost its funkiness and gained a sweet fruited profile with an incredibly soft palate. A delicate cherry and raspberry with a faint potpourri. That being said, drink now. It felt like it was on the decline.
May 13, 2023 - It’s been a good 5 years since we had this last ( Papies 91-92) and th Ewing continues to deliver. A bit more spicy, more herby and less heavy on the fruit and generally on 1998 these guys made one of th Elmore elegant CdP away from the Parker doctrine of use the ripe year to make a bomb ( 2007 we feel has it too in many producers and unsurprisingly not at Clos Des Papes) . Well mannered and well aged and and easy 92.
April 17, 2023 - light ruby with brick edges, complex nose with currants, spice, herbs, tobacco, leather, tar, integrated tannins, good finish, still going strong
March 4, 2023 - Random wines tried during service (Oinsocent): Brought to drink at Oinoscent during service.
decanted 19.30, tasted 22.00 (cellar)
The wine shows fully developed character.
In the nose, the wine is earthy, spicy, herb field summer warmth, dried cherry notes, brett notes, sous bois and coffee
Palate showing juicy tannins, gamey notes, bright, lively, smooth texture, nice mouthfeel, red cherries and raspberries, medium body and finish
February 22, 2023 - Accord superbe avec burgers de Wagyu!
Sur son plateau mais plus pour longtemps..
January 15, 2023 - Method: pop and pour; great fill; great looking cork; Glassvin Universal glass
Look: Plum/garnet with a decent amount of bricking at edge
Nose: black licorice, cherry, mulling spice, light menthol, light hay, bit of cedar
Palate: cherry, tobacco, medium+ finish of bay leaf, lack licorice, nutmeg, cinnamon; dry; full body; medium velvety and somewhat drying tannin; medium acidity
Overall thoughts: Great nose, but the palate didn't especially impress me with structure or flavor. Still, very good wine.
August 20, 2022 - Opened amd filtered through ullo, let sit for an.hour. Bouquet of barn (we own horses), sage and rosemary, cherries and raspberries. This bottle is wow. Full-bodied palate of red fruits and smoke, but lifht. This finishes with medium-length and with a touch of good acidity. An excellent bottle at peak for 23 years! Those with any left should be enjoying them now!
June 18, 2022 - Color/App: medium/light ruby core -> fully mature, garnet/brick rim; medium+ viscosity. Bouquet of leather, bramble, sage and rosemary, roasted cherries and a reasonable dose of barnyard funk. This bottle is showing perfectly but I wouldn't push any others further (if I had any left!). Full-bodied palate of red fruits, garrigue, spice and a little smoke, this finishes with medium-length and with a touch of bitters and good acidity. An excellent bottle at peak for 24 years old. Those with any left should be enjoying them. 93-94; call this one 93.5; tasted with consistent notes over 3 hours.