Community Tasting Note

Faryan wrote:

Monday, June 28, 2010 - 2001 Bordeaux (Lavandou): On first pour rather tight but with swirling and time, it began to emerge. The Latour is the less brooding of the two. It has a silky repose to it that was quite regal. Nice notes of boysenberry and cassis began to emerge with more time, very reticent notes of lead pencil. While there was tannic backbone on the finish, it never felt harsh or protruding, merely strong and reassuring. It is an inviting wine that seduced the drinker without being overly showy. While at first I thought it to be my favorite of the three, I think the Lafite eventually expressed a more dynamic nervosity to it. This wine is like a fine suit yet untailored. Give it time to flesh out and find its form. For current consumption, I'd recommend a 4 hour double decant if opening soon.

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