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88 Points

Monday, February 25, 2019 - Disappointing. Improved after 2-3 hours decanting Lacked weight and structure. A bit dry with questionable balance and alcohol taking over. Based on this bottle it’s over the hill

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  • Comment posted by Laz4wine:

    2/26/2019 7:50:00 PM - Can you confirm it's not variation and truly downhill? Doesn't match other recent reviews.

  • Comment posted by neilsforest:

    2/26/2019 8:41:00 PM - It could be bottle variation, but it was the first of my 6 bottles so I do not yet know. I had a bottle of the 2005 tonight (the first of 12) which was more impressive (better structure and longer finish). It took 2 plus hours to open up

  • Comment posted by Laz4wine:

    4/6/2019 10:51:00 AM - Curious to hear how next bottles fare, have 6 for son’s by so watching to make sure doesn’t fade

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2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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