2008 Betz Family Clos de Betz

Community Tasting Notes (77) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  7/23/2023 - MindMuse wrote: 93 Points

  Expressive immediately on PnP with polished aromatics.
  Evinces plum, black cherry, Maraschino cherry liqueur, violet, chocolate, high toned oak spice, dried roses, something between cedar and eucalyptus, light wood smoke, black walnut. This is round and sumptuous on the palate with a suave finish.
  Tannins are resolved with a vibrant acidity providing the framework and coherence for the flavors. But it's time to drink up.

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  9/15/2022 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This could last a couple more years but is in a good place right now. The majority liked this one better than ‘07 but I liked the nuances of the earlier bottle.

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  9/10/2022 - dankrems wrote: 92 Points

  Rich juicy dark berries, combined with notes of tobacco, spice, and faint char and pepper. A touch of heat, but not excessive. This wine is juicy and enjoyable without being one dimensional. Finish is longer than expected as well. Bonus!

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  8/15/2022 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points

  5th of 6 bottles, last consumed 1.5 yrs ago.
  Lovely Right Bank Bdx Blend, showing black cherry and ripe plum fruit, alongside cacao, fire embers, and espresso grounds.
  Tannins are resolving nicely, this wine shows a velvety presence on the palate and a long and well-defined finish.
  Drink through 2024 or so, very nice.

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  6/11/2022 - Henbest Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Drinking well - and certainly not past it’s prime. Would agree not super complex but wasn’t it expecting it to be, but delivers what one would hope. Medium-llong finish. Still plenty of taste notes available.

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