Tannic and closed. Decanted over 2 hours. Some licorice and green pepper emerging with a hint of saline. Flawed? I’ve had better bottles of Malleolus from previous vintages in the past. This bottle is the second 2009 that I tried and both were disappointing.
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Amazing showing for an amazing wine. Upon opening, the bouquet fills the room. No need to decant for my taste. The nose and palate show smooth and consistent notes of charcoal, flowers, lead pencil and dark fruit. A bit more power than elegance. However, I don’t want to split hairs because the wine has both. Better on the second day as well!
2012 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4/7/2024 - Jerseyjudge Likes this wine: 94 Points
Continues to drink well. Consistent. Holding up well. I would expect it has plenty of time to drink well but this one was my last bottle.
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2009 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero Malleolus
4/7/2024 - Jerseyjudge wrote: 87 Points
Tannic and closed. Decanted over 2 hours. Some licorice and green pepper emerging with a hint of saline. Flawed? I’ve had better bottles of Malleolus from previous vintages in the past. This bottle is the second 2009 that I tried and both were disappointing.
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2010 Château Léoville Poyferré
3/31/2024 - Jerseyjudge Likes this wine: 96 Points
Amazing showing for an amazing wine. Upon opening, the bouquet fills the room. No need to decant for my taste. The nose and palate show smooth and consistent notes of charcoal, flowers, lead pencil and dark fruit. A bit more power than elegance. However, I don’t want to split hairs because the wine has both. Better on the second day as well!
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