Enjoyed while traveling in Paris over Christmas holiday. I recall the waiter repeatedly sniffing the cork😉. I assured him it needed a decant after being closed up for so many years. After the funk blew off it was an old world experience. I'm certain the waiter thought we were crazy for ordering a bottle this aged. When and where was I going to enjoy a Rothschild like this in the states for under $40? Fruit had faded yet the balance was still there. Sure it was at the end of it's drinkable life, but "when in Rome"... or rather when in Paris...cheers to Bordeaux!
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Showing good weight relative to previous tastings. Old red fruits and a hint of chocolate. Does fade somewhat, and yes tastes well old, but just scrapes through as a midweeker.
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12/23/2019 - SawgrassSteve Likes this wine: 88 Points
Enjoyed while traveling in Paris over Christmas holiday. I recall the waiter repeatedly sniffing the cork😉. I assured him it needed a decant after being closed up for so many years. After the funk blew off it was an old world experience. I'm certain the waiter thought we were crazy for ordering a bottle this aged. When and where was I going to enjoy a Rothschild like this in the states for under $40? Fruit had faded yet the balance was still there. Sure it was at the end of it's drinkable life, but "when in Rome"... or rather when in Paris...cheers to Bordeaux!
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8/23/2015 - West of Chicago Likes this wine: 89 Points
Still good!
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3/19/2013 - StewartWent wrote: 83 Points
A relatively strong showing. Ok fruit weight with old red berries and chocolate. Pongy finish thins out. Did I say drink now?
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1/6/2013 - StewartWent wrote: 83 Points
Pretty much as per the Sept tasting. Tired but actually has some fruit depth in the palate. Pleasant but I wine I won't be shouting about.
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9/3/2012 - StewartWent wrote: 83 Points
Showing good weight relative to previous tastings. Old red fruits and a hint of chocolate. Does fade somewhat, and yes tastes well old, but just scrapes through as a midweeker.
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