Popped on my 50th. Some ullage, and the cork was jet black up top. So there was certainly some concern about significant oxidation. Cork came out well with a nice vacuum hiss, which was promising. Two hours without decant. Cranberry up front, moving towards a dry earthy texture. Mushrooms, mint and oregano. Honey in the middle. Citrus everywhere. Dry raspberry finish. Holding up unexpectedly well.
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Two hour decant. Fading garnet; swirl leaving long defined legs. Earthy nose, some blueberry, but mostly dried mushrooms, leather, anise and hints of brett. Mouthfeel is all silk. Earthy mushrooms are still there, with red licorice and cranberry showing. Dried apricots at the tail. Absolutely worth the wait.
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Purple hue. Fresh floral aroma. Plums and red cherries. Fruit and tannins well balanced. Secondary notes of milk chocolate and tea leaves. Some orange rind at the back. This should develop wonderfully over the years.
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1972 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos Vougeot
2/9/2022 - SanderB wrote:
Popped on my 50th. Some ullage, and the cork was jet black up top. So there was certainly some concern about significant oxidation. Cork came out well with a nice vacuum hiss, which was promising. Two hours without decant. Cranberry up front, moving towards a dry earthy texture. Mushrooms, mint and oregano. Honey in the middle. Citrus everywhere. Dry raspberry finish. Holding up unexpectedly well.
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1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
12/19/2018 - SanderB wrote: 93 Points
Two hour decant. Fading garnet; swirl leaving long defined legs. Earthy nose, some blueberry, but mostly dried mushrooms, leather, anise and hints of brett. Mouthfeel is all silk. Earthy mushrooms are still there, with red licorice and cranberry showing. Dried apricots at the tail. Absolutely worth the wait.
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2015 Château Prieuré-Lichine
6/21/2018 - SanderB wrote: 91 Points
Purple hue. Fresh floral aroma. Plums and red cherries. Fruit and tannins well balanced. Secondary notes of milk chocolate and tea leaves. Some orange rind at the back. This should develop wonderfully over the years.
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