It has taken a long time, which is typical for this estate, this wine is wonderful. Smooth, deep, med+ body, and great flavors. Should be good for at least another 5 years.
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One hour decant. Mature flavors showing. Great body and depth in the mouth. Recommend drinking now but this bottle had wine creeping up the cork and so maybe it was aging prematurely.
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Decanted half hour. Enjoyed the flavors more on the first glass than the last glass. Towards the end it seemed older than it’s years. Based on some previous notes from others, the next bottle I will decant longer to see if that is what is needed.
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1/18/2014 12:40:00 PM - Thanks for your kind message John!
Drop me a message if you are interested in a wine I have tasted. As I wrote in my profile I prefer to write my notes in German because I can express my feelings better... bt you may understand also German after your three years in Switzerland?
Kind regards, have a good Saturday evening and a relaxing Sunday! Edgar
1/18/2014 1:31:00 AM - Hi again John, yesterday evening we had the Haut-Batailley 2003. I opened the bottle 30 minutes before dinner and pured it in the decanter just to take out the depot, then back into the bottle.
Was a wonderful, round and mild Paulliac, black fruit, some banana and choclate finish.
The wine didn't change much with air over 4 hours so I guess that it will remain for years on this level. Fully mature now in my opinion.
My description may not be applicable generally because my cellar is rather cold (11 C, this should be 51 F), thus wines develop rather slowly.
Thanks again for your suggestions, kind regards from Zurich!
Edgar
1/14/2014 7:02:00 AM - Hi there John, thanks for your nice message and your feedback on Haut Batailley. I will let you know.
We actually live very close to Zollikerberg, funny...
Looking forward to exchanging views & opinions!
Kind regards, Edgar
1/14/2014 1:52:00 AM - Dear Miadelt,
you recently tasted Haut Batailley 2003.
Would you reccomend to decant? What was your impression about the development with air?
Thanks in advance for your feedback, best regards from Zurich!
Edgar
2005 Château Rauzan-Gassies
6/11/2023 - miadelt Likes this wine: 94 Points
It has taken a long time, which is typical for this estate, this wine is wonderful. Smooth, deep, med+ body, and great flavors. Should be good for at least another 5 years.
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2010 Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré
2/2/2023 - miadelt Likes this wine: 92 Points
One hour decant. Mature flavors showing. Great body and depth in the mouth. Recommend drinking now but this bottle had wine creeping up the cork and so maybe it was aging prematurely.
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2010 Château Gloria
2/1/2023 - miadelt Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted half hour. Enjoyed the flavors more on the first glass than the last glass. Towards the end it seemed older than it’s years. Based on some previous notes from others, the next bottle I will decant longer to see if that is what is needed.
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