This was better than I had expected. Rose petals and red hots on the nose with a balanced and smooth palate. Red fruit flavors dominate with the 'red hot' flavor adding an interesting (and integrated) element. Best bottle of this to date.
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This is extremely young, but I was looking forward to tasting this based on its pedigree to see if it made sense to buy more. Surprisingly 'grapey' with a thin mid-palate and a predominance of Syrah dominating the flavor profile. I would never have guessed the % of Merlot (46% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 15% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc). The youth could explain the lack of integration, but I couldn't even find the resolve to finish my glass on either day. Tasted over 2 days with similar results.
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1974 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
12/12/2013 - obwine wrote: 88 Points
Interesting to try, but nothing compelling here. The traditional nose of an aged Bordeaux was the best part. Limited fruit and depth
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2005 Domaine d'Ardhuy Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets
3/21/2012 - obwine wrote: 92 Points
This was better than I had expected. Rose petals and red hots on the nose with a balanced and smooth palate. Red fruit flavors dominate with the 'red hot' flavor adding an interesting (and integrated) element. Best bottle of this to date.
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2009 Amuse Bouche Vin Perdu
12/31/2011 - obwine wrote:
This is extremely young, but I was looking forward to tasting this based on its pedigree to see if it made sense to buy more. Surprisingly 'grapey' with a thin mid-palate and a predominance of Syrah dominating the flavor profile. I would never have guessed the % of Merlot (46% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 15% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc). The youth could explain the lack of integration, but I couldn't even find the resolve to finish my glass on either day. Tasted over 2 days with similar results.
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