Initially quite abrupt and tannic but gaining perfume with air. Some earth, animale and clove spice plus a big silky body. Leaves an impression of full maturity but still graceful with food. Lovely.
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Early Birthday Celebration (Chicago): From magnum obtained directly from the Domaine just over 4 years ago. Opened 45 minutes before trying and then decanted and drank over the next 3 hours or so. A mix of dried red and black fruit with notes of damp earth, worn leather, black truffle and savory herbs. Medium bodied on the palate and I would say at its peak, but will hold for another couple years (with this provenance).
Another weekend of Excess; 8/21/2009-8/24/2009 (Chicagoland): From Magnum obtained from the Domaine 2 months ago. Dried red fruits (cranberry, cherry, rhubarb) on the nose with some earthy spice and a bit of truffle. Great on the palate, lots of mineral and structure. Nice acidity on the finish. A excellent wine but somewhat young in this format.
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11/26/2017 - andtheodor wrote:
Initially quite abrupt and tannic but gaining perfume with air. Some earth, animale and clove spice plus a big silky body. Leaves an impression of full maturity but still graceful with food. Lovely.
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7/28/2013 - MatthewF wrote:
Early Birthday Celebration (Chicago): From magnum obtained directly from the Domaine just over 4 years ago. Opened 45 minutes before trying and then decanted and drank over the next 3 hours or so. A mix of dried red and black fruit with notes of damp earth, worn leather, black truffle and savory herbs. Medium bodied on the palate and I would say at its peak, but will hold for another couple years (with this provenance).
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8/23/2009 - MatthewF wrote:
Another weekend of Excess; 8/21/2009-8/24/2009 (Chicagoland): From Magnum obtained from the Domaine 2 months ago. Dried red fruits (cranberry, cherry, rhubarb) on the nose with some earthy spice and a bit of truffle. Great on the palate, lots of mineral and structure. Nice acidity on the finish. A excellent wine but somewhat young in this format.
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