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Saturday, February 18, 2023 - The fill was all the way to 1/2 inch from the cork so I was surprised when the bottom 20% of the cork broke off even when using an ah-so cork puller. So I can't say the bottle was flawed but this bottle was not as amazing as the two prior bottles from the same case. The nose was classic cedar and cigar box with hints of dark fruit underneath.
The tannins are still present, the finish is 10-15 seconds but not as tingly as the last time but then again it has been 10 years since the last one. I was not on cellar tracker back then but I would have rated it plus 95 points. The fruit is still there, the mouth feel is still velvety and yet not as impressive as previously. Now that the wine has been decanted again it is showing more life and reminding more of the prior tasting. . I am somewhat dissapointed but still this is classic Bordeaux so I have to assume this is bottle variation so I look forward to the next bottle.

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