Ex-Chateau bottle. The cork was a little soft but after a little drama and the deployment of the Durand it came out fine. Was afraid it would be corked but the bottle turned out perfectly sound.
Slightly reticent nose upon opening which opened up considerably upon allowing it to breath for a half hour or so. Earth and red fruits in a complex and well balanced, nuanced combination.
Tannins are fully incorporated and acidity is fully in the background. This wine is perfectly ready to drink. Lighter bodied as expected with a good balance of fruit that presented a juicy dark fruit and cherries. Very pleasant wine and I'm glad I managed to get my hands on it. Two more sleeping in the cellar that look to have many more years of life (I think it could go 10 more years and still be in it's prime).
Definitely the highlight of the evening. Typically Burgandies are not my favorite but apparently 10-12 years in the bottle bring them around to a real pleasure.
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Fragrant, elegant nose, complex fruit like strawberry, raspberry and cranberry under an animal, meaty frame. Still youthful with a seductive texture, round and soft tannins, attractive fruit and a perfumed finish.
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Very fine, pure and detailed Corton. Gorgeous aromatics of pomegranate, granite without the ‘pome’ and violets. Fresh and energetic in the mouth with a sappy feel yet splendid definition. It is well proportioned and pretty with a long chalky finish.
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(Bonneau du Martray Corton) Aromatically high-toned, wide and fine - very nice. Understated concentration and nice fruit with lots of fine tannin that slowly creeps up on you. Very good but too expensive.
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12/17/2021 - jlgnml Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bright color, good nose, sleepy and needs more time. Drink 5+ years.
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5/15/2020 - Larslatour wrote:
Very powerfull wine. Great
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11/11/2019 - smurfmacaw Likes this wine: 96 Points
Ex-Chateau bottle. The cork was a little soft but after a little drama and the deployment of the Durand it came out fine. Was afraid it would be corked but the bottle turned out perfectly sound.
Slightly reticent nose upon opening which opened up considerably upon allowing it to breath for a half hour or so. Earth and red fruits in a complex and well balanced, nuanced combination.
Tannins are fully incorporated and acidity is fully in the background. This wine is perfectly ready to drink. Lighter bodied as expected with a good balance of fruit that presented a juicy dark fruit and cherries. Very pleasant wine and I'm glad I managed to get my hands on it. Two more sleeping in the cellar that look to have many more years of life (I think it could go 10 more years and still be in it's prime).
Definitely the highlight of the evening. Typically Burgandies are not my favorite but apparently 10-12 years in the bottle bring them around to a real pleasure.
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7/17/2010 - Umay Ceviker wrote: 93 Points
Fragrant, elegant nose, complex fruit like strawberry, raspberry and cranberry under an animal, meaty frame. Still youthful with a seductive texture, round and soft tannins, attractive fruit and a perfumed finish.
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12/14/2008 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
Very fine, pure and detailed Corton. Gorgeous aromatics of pomegranate, granite without the ‘pome’ and violets. Fresh and energetic in the mouth with a sappy feel yet splendid definition. It is well proportioned and pretty with a long chalky finish.
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