Popped and poured over about 2 hours, at first was very closed and muted but after warming up to room temperature and being exposed to air for 30 minutes it opened up with blackberry and what I guess is the graphite pencil lead smell that people associate with Bordeaux, with aggressive swirling the nose was lovely and expressive. Flavors mainly in the dark fruited spectrum, mouthfeel was a bit astringent and drying and low acidity and a medium length finish. This was quite nice and might be a little young as it definitely took some swirling to open up. I'm going to try to wait another 10 years before opening another.
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Very nice, classic St Julien. The nose showed right upon opening, the mouth feel suave and round. Blueberries, well balanced toasted oak. Chocolate, berries, earth, forest, mint… so nice. Well balanced. I think this has many years ahead.
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2/11/2024 - MJReb wrote: 93 Points
Chez MG: powerful, tannins, mix of red and black fruit.
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1/23/2024 - winetobealive wrote: 89 Points
Soirée vins compris. Nez un peu vert, mais fin et léger. Peu profond en bouche. Le vin en a toutefois encore sous le pied. 89-90.
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11/29/2023 - Teaky Likes this wine:
Popped and poured over about 2 hours, at first was very closed and muted but after warming up to room temperature and being exposed to air for 30 minutes it opened up with blackberry and what I guess is the graphite pencil lead smell that people associate with Bordeaux, with aggressive swirling the nose was lovely and expressive. Flavors mainly in the dark fruited spectrum, mouthfeel was a bit astringent and drying and low acidity and a medium length finish. This was quite nice and might be a little young as it definitely took some swirling to open up. I'm going to try to wait another 10 years before opening another.
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10/22/2023 - brennan18 wrote: 93 Points
Excellent -- no major difference vs my last note. Decanted for 1 hour and consumed over the next two.
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8/11/2023 - Explorateur Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very nice, classic St Julien. The nose showed right upon opening, the mouth feel suave and round. Blueberries, well balanced toasted oak. Chocolate, berries, earth, forest, mint… so nice. Well balanced. I think this has many years ahead.
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