2012 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite
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MJP Hou TX Likes this wine:
96 Points
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - It's been a over two years since my last 12 and I can easily say this is one of the best vintages of this wine. Well, next to 09 which I still love just as much today.
One of the more interesting notes on the nose was the A&W Root Beer float. Hints of vanilla and cola. Sweet red strawberry and chocolate. Silky tannins and a long finish.
A glass left in the bottle for today. I'll make sure to post updates if anything new develops.
Drink or hold. 95
Update***
24 hrs slow Ox in the bottle
Sweet fruit turned dark cherry. A bit of Burgundian lift with just the right amount of weight. What a gorgeous wine. Acid to lay down for another decade.
96+
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Comment posted by I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine:
11/18/2022 2:28:00 PM - I think our palates are pretty similar....would you recommend drinking now or holding....I know the wine will be good either way, but what would your preference be?
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
11/18/2022 2:34:00 PM - I say open one up and spend extended time with it. No decant needed as you’ll miss a fun evolution. There is no doubt there is plenty of life left. Excited to hear your take. Happy Friday!
Comment posted by I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine:
11/18/2022 2:43:00 PM - Thank you....I am going to the VHR tasting in Phoenix in Dec. I am sure I will be getting together with Lite (Ryan) and some of his friends....maybe I will take this wine down there....I don't think too many of them have tasted this....sounds like it would totally be in everyone's wheelhouse! Will let you know! Thanks again.
Comment posted by gteran76:
11/18/2022 7:09:00 PM - Agreed terrific vintage of this wine. I wouldn't wait since it's phenomenal at current phase. Cheers!
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
11/19/2022 8:01:00 AM - Yes, I would think they'd enjoy exploring this wine. I'm wondering which wines Bruce is going to show... should be a special night for sure!