Nose is a bit odd after 4 hrs of air, muted and sort of like plum crossed with wet plaster. Not unpleasant, just very muted. Taste: graphite, muted dark fruits. Very mild tannins. All in all, was not a fan of this wine. Had with some beef bourguignon, and it couldn't stand up to the richness of the dish, and I couldn't see myself buying this to enjoy on it's own.
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Updating previous note to warn about rather heavy sediment in the last bottle. Best to decant. Otherwise, still drinking nicely. Decanted about and 3 hours before drinking.
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Following the previous recommendation (KAKPOO), this was consumed over two nights with ample time to open up. I agree that the fruit emerges nicely on the second day and mitigates the minerality. Interesting aromas of tire rubber and anise. As mentioned in my note about the 2009, KLWM recommends drinking this wine (2008) now. Nevertheless it needs much time to aerate and open up.
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7/25/2019 - DrBill39 wrote: 88 Points
Seven months since last bottle. Past its peak and fading. Drink up. Two more bottles in my cellar.
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1/27/2019 - Mr. Mustard Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Nose is a bit odd after 4 hrs of air, muted and sort of like plum crossed with wet plaster. Not unpleasant, just very muted.
Taste: graphite, muted dark fruits. Very mild tannins.
All in all, was not a fan of this wine. Had with some beef bourguignon, and it couldn't stand up to the richness of the dish, and I couldn't see myself buying this to enjoy on it's own.
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12/27/2018 - DrBill39 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Updating previous note to warn about rather heavy sediment in the last bottle. Best to decant. Otherwise, still drinking nicely. Decanted about and 3 hours before drinking.
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7/17/2018 - brubron Likes this wine:
A little time in decant and she opens up beautifully.
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7/12/2018 - DrBill39 wrote: 88 Points
Following the previous recommendation (KAKPOO), this was consumed over two nights with ample time to open up. I agree that the fruit emerges nicely on the second day and mitigates the minerality. Interesting aromas of tire rubber and anise. As mentioned in my note about the 2009, KLWM recommends drinking this wine (2008) now. Nevertheless it needs much time to aerate and open up.
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