This still needs time. It's a very modern presentation - lacks a lot of classic Bordeaux markers. Lots of oak on the nose, heavy tannins, but a lot of fruit underneath. Hold.
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This continues to show well, with a lovely nose and lots of flavor. There is a bit of astringency (from the stems?) on the palate, but it works well with food. The tannins remain firm and could use some time to shed. The fruit is quite tasty.
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2015 Château Rieussec
4/20/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 95 Points
From a 375. Beautiful pronounced and complex nose; color darkening a bit from release; delicious palate with a long finish. Lovely wine.
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2015 Château Rouget
4/20/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This still needs time. It's a very modern presentation - lacks a lot of classic Bordeaux markers. Lots of oak on the nose, heavy tannins, but a lot of fruit underneath. Hold.
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2018 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Vieilles Vignes
4/15/2024 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This continues to show well, with a lovely nose and lots of flavor. There is a bit of astringency (from the stems?) on the palate, but it works well with food. The tannins remain firm and could use some time to shed. The fruit is quite tasty.
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