Perfection in a glass. Like previous notes this needs a 4+ hour decant. Once it finally relents and opens it reveals sweet cedar and a depth of stewed plums and thyme that must be tasted to be believed. This is a wine that is getting better by the day….
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Champers and Napa Cabs Blind - Fun Times! (Chateau Simms): This was an unexpected treat. The wine reinforced the adage that there no good old vintages, just good bottles.....and this was a good bottle! I have had this wine a couple times, and this was the best bottle yet. A nice blend of dark fruit and tertiary goodness. The color was still remarkably dark with a slight reddish hue on the rim. The nose showed some florals, earth, and old leather, and the palate followed suit with cassis and stewed plums coupled with some earthiness, old leather, graphite and sweet tobacco. Tannins were well rounded and smooth and shades of acidity kept the fruit alive. Definitely leaning toward the tertiary side of the scale, but still had plenty of discernible fruit. Loved it! 97+
Palate: Tannins seem completely integrated, light mushrooms and soft light red fruits. Damp soil and rotting tree leaves.
Only had a taste from the dregs of a remaining bottle. Definitely already deep into the tertiary realm. Or, possibly just variation, or maybe it has dove deeper into the tertiary side after getting loads of air from being open the previous night.
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(Chateau Mouton-Rothschild) This is one of my favorite Bordeaux's ever. Had this two years ago on my b'day and thought it was time to check in again. Glad I did. Glorious nose of cassis, lead pencil, moss, minerals, blackcurrants, black cherries, menthol, tobacco & cigar box. The full Pauillac symphony in effect. Like a grape press concentrator in the mouth. Layers upon layers of cassis & redcurrants with a velvety texture but still very grippy tannins and a youthful mouthfeel. Not as youthful as two years ago with primary fruit but still stuns you with the amount of fruit has left. Long finish that dissipates when it's ready. Just perfect but then again nothing really is.
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4/20/2024 - winesavant68 Likes this wine: 100 Points
Perfection in a glass. Like previous notes this needs a 4+ hour decant. Once it finally relents and opens it reveals sweet cedar and a depth of stewed plums and thyme that must be tasted to be believed. This is a wine that is getting better by the day….
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4/14/2024 - MN Wine Junkie Likes this wine: 97 Points
Champers and Napa Cabs Blind - Fun Times! (Chateau Simms): This was an unexpected treat. The wine reinforced the adage that there no good old vintages, just good bottles.....and this was a good bottle! I have had this wine a couple times, and this was the best bottle yet. A nice blend of dark fruit and tertiary goodness. The color was still remarkably dark with a slight reddish hue on the rim. The nose showed some florals, earth, and old leather, and the palate followed suit with cassis and stewed plums coupled with some earthiness, old leather, graphite and sweet tobacco. Tannins were well rounded and smooth and shades of acidity kept the fruit alive. Definitely leaning toward the tertiary side of the scale, but still had plenty of discernible fruit. Loved it! 97+
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4/14/2024 - bsumoba wrote:
Had a small sip. Super interesting, but needed more.
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4/14/2024 - WineBurrowingWombat wrote:
Eyes Wide Shut - Day 2 (A quiet place): Nose: Bright and airy forest floor, lithe mushrooms, used leather and light red fruits.
Palate: Tannins seem completely integrated, light mushrooms and soft light red fruits. Damp soil and rotting tree leaves.
Only had a taste from the dregs of a remaining bottle. Definitely already deep into the tertiary realm. Or, possibly just variation, or maybe it has dove deeper into the tertiary side after getting loads of air from being open the previous night.
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4/11/2024 - hprphf wrote: 94 Points
Very good if still somewhat angular/edgy, needs a lot more time. 94++
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