SO... I have been holding this since 08 and tasting a bottle every two or three years and have enjoyed it but not been overwhelmed. That changed tonight!!! The color is egg plant with garnet edges (my wife says aubergine). Rich, complex aroma as you would expect from a 14 year old Bordeaux. Bold dark fruit on the nose with a little cinnamon and graphite in the background. There is an additional spiciness I can't quite define . On first taste, the black fruit explodes in your mouth. The cinnamon is a bit more pronounced at this point and the mouth feel is absolutely incredible. It's chewy and pairs well with the rare steak and asparagus we had. At this point, I am sipping after dinner and still enjoying it. After such a superb meal, I would usually have a touch Of Remy but this very much fits the bill. There is still a lot of life here and it might get a touch better but I am going to use the remaining few bottles for a family celebration. I'll come up with something to celebrate. WOW!!!
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Been a while since I enjoyed a bottle like this. Dark fruit forward with some spice and earth in the background. Just the way I like it! The bouquet jumps out of the glass on this medium body beauty and it has quite the long finish. Just dry enough and the blackberry really lasts. Sadly, my last bottle.
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Last of three bottles acquired six years ago and clearly the best. Let it air for an hour and the bouquet jumped from the glass. Very complex nose featuring burnt earth and rich dark fruit. Full bodied , rich texture perfect tannins. Strong on graphite but not too much, lots of dark fruit and a spicy finish. Best wine I have had in a while and great with a steak tonight. The nose shines.
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2005 Schröder & Schÿler Private Margaux Reserve
10/28/2019 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 95 Points
SO... I have been holding this since 08 and tasting a bottle every two or three years and have enjoyed it but not been overwhelmed. That changed tonight!!! The color is egg plant with garnet edges (my wife says aubergine). Rich, complex aroma as you would expect from a 14 year old Bordeaux. Bold dark fruit on the nose with a little cinnamon and graphite in the background. There is an additional spiciness I can't quite define .
On first taste, the black fruit explodes in your mouth. The cinnamon is a bit more pronounced at this point and the mouth feel is absolutely incredible. It's chewy and pairs well with the rare steak and asparagus we had.
At this point, I am sipping after dinner and still enjoying it. After such a superb meal, I would usually have a touch Of Remy but this very much fits the bill.
There is still a lot of life here and it might get a touch better but I am going to use the remaining few bottles for a family celebration. I'll come up with something to celebrate. WOW!!!
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2012 Amor Fati Grenache Murmur Vineyard
10/24/2018 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 92 Points
Been a while since I enjoyed a bottle like this. Dark fruit forward with some spice and earth in the background. Just the way I like it! The bouquet jumps out of the glass on this medium body beauty and it has quite the long finish. Just dry enough and the blackberry really lasts. Sadly, my last bottle.
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2005 Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Ribera del Duero Crianza
8/12/2017 - LEXKYWINE wrote: 92 Points
Last of three bottles acquired six years ago and clearly the best. Let it air for an hour and the bouquet jumped from the glass. Very complex nose featuring burnt earth and rich dark fruit. Full bodied , rich texture perfect tannins. Strong on graphite but not too much, lots of dark fruit and a spicy finish. Best wine I have had in a while and great with a steak tonight. The nose shines.
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