A bit disappointed by this bottle. Robe shows clear signs of oxidation. Nose is a bit shy showing dried prunes and raisins. Mouth is a bit watery and not very complex with a rather short aftertaste. Probably past it’s peak, at least this bottle which clearly lacks intensity and persistence.
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Double decanted for one hour, cork in very good condition. Robe shows a promising evolution. A beautiful floral bouquet with rose, bergamot and black cherry and red berries. The mouth shows nice licorice and a bit of drying tannins at the end, is it a tad over extracted? In a good spot now, I wonder how this will age further. Over the tasting time, the nose tended to improve while the mouth seemed to lose some harmony. Very good but not great.
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Pristine bottle, amazing cork condition for a wine close to 27 years of age. Double decanted for 1 hour. Tobacco and licorice in the bouquet followed by tremendous tobacco taste and after taste. At it’s very peak, I don’t see how this could get any better. Drink in the next 5 years. A beautiful example of a Bordeaux that has aged well.
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1995 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
2/26/2023 - Philou68 wrote: 88 Points
A bit disappointed by this bottle. Robe shows clear signs of oxidation. Nose is a bit shy showing dried prunes and raisins. Mouth is a bit watery and not very complex with a rather short aftertaste. Probably past it’s peak, at least this bottle which clearly lacks intensity and persistence.
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2000 Château Troplong Mondot
2/19/2023 - Philou68 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Double decanted for one hour, cork in very good condition. Robe shows a promising evolution. A beautiful floral bouquet with rose, bergamot and black cherry and red berries. The mouth shows nice licorice and a bit of drying tannins at the end, is it a tad over extracted? In a good spot now, I wonder how this will age further. Over the tasting time, the nose tended to improve while the mouth seemed to lose some harmony. Very good but not great.
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1996 Château Pape Clément
2/12/2023 - Philou68 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Pristine bottle, amazing cork condition for a wine close to 27 years of age. Double decanted for 1 hour. Tobacco and licorice in the bouquet followed by tremendous tobacco taste and after taste. At it’s very peak, I don’t see how this could get any better. Drink in the next 5 years. A beautiful example of a Bordeaux that has aged well.
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