What to say….It was a pure pleasure to smell , gentle notes of rose , spice and the green thing that makes DRC wines so different from other good wines. And the taste…WONDERFULL and you just smile and smile….Some years ago we got the 07 and must say that this , 08 , was a step up. Respect.
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Today side by side Eche, GE and RSV 08 slightly surprisingly only my #3 but must be said all four 08s showed really well. The Tache was the least pure in terms of mouthfeel to me, it felt slightly more extracted vs especially RSV and GE and as a result lacked the effortlessness. It was though the most voluminous on the mid palate and certainly had an extra gear in that respect.
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Wow aromas of roses, tar, and strawberries. Flavor is a bit constrained with candied red fruits, pepper, and a hint of vanilla, silky smooth with a balanced fresh finish. If only the palate matched the nose. A bit of a letdown. Still wonderful, if not one of the greats. Needs an hour in a decanter to open up.
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2/19/2024 - carstenf wrote: 98 Points
What to say….It was a pure pleasure to smell , gentle notes of rose , spice and the green thing that makes DRC wines so different from other good wines. And the taste…WONDERFULL and you just smile and smile….Some years ago we got the 07 and must say that this , 08 , was a step up. Respect.
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2/6/2024 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 96 Points
Today side by side Eche, GE and RSV 08 slightly surprisingly only my #3 but must be said all four 08s showed really well. The Tache was the least pure in terms of mouthfeel to me, it felt slightly more extracted vs especially RSV and GE and as a result lacked the effortlessness. It was though the most voluminous on the mid palate and certainly had an extra gear in that respect.
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2/5/2024 - johnh1001 wrote: 95 Points
Super mature for its age. The same experience is my last couple bottles, but in the context of 14 and 15 this did not show as well. Still darn tasty
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12/16/2023 - Lipsman wrote: 94 Points
Wow aromas of roses, tar, and strawberries. Flavor is a bit constrained with candied red fruits, pepper, and a hint of vanilla, silky smooth with a balanced fresh finish. If only the palate matched the nose. A bit of a letdown. Still wonderful, if not one of the greats. Needs an hour in a decanter to open up.
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10/16/2023 - johnh1001 wrote: 97 Points
Same experience. Looks advanced but so amazing and expressive.
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