nose of ripe red and black fruit, integrated with floral aromas and complexity. palate showing very good balance, largely resolved tannins, same ripe red/black fruit, with solid mid-palate complexity, some layering. a pure, honest wine.
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This bottle must have had great provenance, because this was an amazingly youthful showing for a 20 year-old premier cru - much more fresh and vibrant than a bottle of the '95 I had earlier this year. In any case, this is very tasty juice with hints of tart black fruits, leather, licorice, pine needles, and earth. It is subtle and harmonious rather than powerful, but remains extremely vital thanks to tangy acids and beautiful balance. If as well stored as this bottle, this could hold many more years easily, although it has probably reached its apogee and will not improve any further.
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9/2/2020 - Milhous wrote: flawed
corked
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12/27/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
Fully mature plus. Funky nose. Good red fruits on the palate. Past its prime.
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9/12/2009 - jerhardt wrote: 92 Points
Fully mature. Delicate and balanced with some fruit remaining along with spicy earthiness.
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10/15/2007 - dk_lulu wrote:
nose of ripe red and black fruit, integrated with floral aromas and complexity. palate showing very good balance, largely resolved tannins, same ripe red/black fruit, with solid mid-palate complexity, some layering. a pure, honest wine.
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12/7/2006 - CamWheeler wrote: flawed
A decadent evening (Sydney, Australia): Corked
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10/26/2005 - DChan wrote:
This bottle must have had great provenance, because this was an amazingly youthful showing for a 20 year-old premier cru - much more fresh and vibrant than a bottle of the '95 I had earlier this year. In any case, this is very tasty juice with hints of tart black fruits, leather, licorice, pine needles, and earth. It is subtle and harmonious rather than powerful, but remains extremely vital thanks to tangy acids and beautiful balance. If as well stored as this bottle, this could hold many more years easily, although it has probably reached its apogee and will not improve any further.
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