Albert Wong
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2013 Monte Don Lucio La Mancha Reserva
5/21/2021 - Albert Wong wrote: 89 Points
NOSE
Intensity: pronounced
Grape juice, blackcurrant, red cherries, chocolate cherry cake, plum, strawberry jam, licorice
PALATE
Body: medium+
Acidity: medium+
Intensity: pronounced
Red fruits, cherries, dates, raisins, dried prunes, spicy, candy, licorice, a bit of cough syrup
The alcohol feels like 14.5%, even though it is only 13%
TEXTURE
Tannins: medium
Smooth, round
BALANCE
The alcohol feels a little high
But other than that, it was nice
Rounder than I expected it would be
COMPLEXITY
Mostly primary flavours
Only a tiny bit of secondary flavours
Around 50 minutes in, there was a big drop-off
FINISH
Length: medium
Alcohol, dates, a bit of mocha
CONCLUSION
Readiness: drink now
For this price, I thought this wine was great bang for the buck.
A fruit-forward wine, the flavours were really enjoyable. But just remember to drink it fast.
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2013 Château Feytit Clinet
5/15/2021 - Albert Wong wrote: 89 Points
NOSE
Intensity: medium+
Ham, almond, nuts, cured meat, bit of dark chocolate
PALATE
Body: medium+
Acidity: medium
Intensity: medium+
Nutty, tiny bit of vanilla, creamy, black fruit
TEXTURE
Tannins: medium+
Unfortunately, it was rough...really rough.
BALANCE
The tannins were astringent and harsh. Besides the tannins, everything else was ok.
COMPLEXITY
Really enjoyable primary and secondary flavours.
FINISH
Length: medium
A bit of a meaty/ham aftertaste
CONCLUSION
Readiness: Drink now. A few years in the cellar may help soften the tannins.
Considering 2013 was a poor and very wet growing season, I was pleasantly surprised with the nose and palate. It was delicious. But unfortunately, the tannins took away from the overall experience.
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1989 Château Talbot
5/15/2021 - Albert Wong wrote: 88 Points
When I purchased this 2 weeks ago, it was in good shape. The fill was at mid-neck.
NOSE
Intensity: pronounced
Soil, forest floor, tar,
PALATE
Body: medium
Acidity: medium (a bit mouth-watering)
Intensity: medium+
Smokey, really strong cigar, tobacco, wet leaves, forest floor, tiny bit of red tea, tiny bit spicy, tiny bit of vanilla
TEXTURE
Tannins: medium- to medium
Smooth in general
Tannins got a bit thicker after 1 hour
BALANCE
Still solid at 32 years of age. Nothing outstanding.
COMPLEXITY
Not much change throughout. Only tertiary aromas remain.
FINISH
Length: medium
Cigar, spiciness, a bit bitter
CONCLUSION
Readiness: Drink now. It is past its prime and with not many years left.
I was hoping there would be some meaty or leather scents and flavours present but couldn't find any. Felt this bottle is tired.
Drink it if you come across it. But don't go out of your way to get a bottle.
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