A little tight when double decanted in afternoon, opened nicely. Fragrant red fruits, tar, and rose petals. Enough power to go with the steak, but balanced and elegant. A little mushroomy at end, but in a pleasant way. A-
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6/26/2019 12:24:00 PM - Good meeting you the other night Dale, thank you for being flexible about me bringing the 75, and for sharing your wines and knowledge.
11/6/2015 1:53:00 PM - I was married in 1973 and have enjoyed the 1973 BV Reserve many times-have 2 bottles in the cellar right now. It has never failed me yet, perhaps your bottle was stored poorly before you bought it? or perhaps you expected more than a 42 year old wine can give.
1970 Château Calon-Ségur
4/24/2024 - DaleW wrote:
Bigger than other 2 70s, lots of oomph, all cassis with some green herbs and smoke. B+/A-
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2007 Château Pradeaux Bandol X – 10 Ans d’Elevage
4/23/2024 - DaleW wrote:
Wild and wooly, still pretty tannic, more interesting than delicious. B
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1989 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe
4/21/2024 - DaleW wrote:
A little tight when double decanted in afternoon, opened nicely. Fragrant red fruits, tar, and rose petals. Enough power to go with the steak, but balanced and elegant. A little mushroomy at end, but in a pleasant way. A-
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