some serious value packed in this introductory bottle of aged right bank Bordeaux. 1 hour decant. Very distinctive merlot-based with plum, chocolate and some trace vanilla on the nose. decent structure on the palate. fruit somehow feel faded. medium length finish. in the drinking window and may evolve a bit further in the next 3-5 years. outstanding qpr at $33 CDN.
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Enjoyed nose. Palette lacked ripe fruit flavours for me and finished with chewy tannins that were a little bitter. Overall I was left feeling neutral about this wine.
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Very drinkable. Still young with a deep red colour and no sign of age. A chocolate and raspberry nose and powdery tannins. Palate is soft with good balance but not overly complex. Lacks fruit slightly. Medium length. Would wait a few years to get the best from this wine.
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3/16/2020 - odsouza wrote:
Color: Deep Ruby
Nose: Forest floor, Metallic, Copper
Body: Medium to full
Taste: Plum/cherry, black pepper
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3/10/2020 - PSKC Likes this wine: 89 Points
some serious value packed in this introductory bottle of aged right bank Bordeaux. 1 hour decant. Very distinctive merlot-based with plum, chocolate and some trace vanilla on the nose. decent structure on the palate. fruit somehow feel faded. medium length finish. in the drinking window and may evolve a bit further in the next 3-5 years. outstanding qpr at $33 CDN.
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9/16/2018 - jmoon Likes this wine: 89 Points
Unexceptional on first pour - but opened up nicely after an hour with ripe rich fruit.
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4/11/2018 - pjjsmith wrote: 80 Points
Enjoyed nose. Palette lacked ripe fruit flavours for me and finished with chewy tannins that were a little bitter. Overall I was left feeling neutral about this wine.
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4/9/2017 - Nathan.Latimer@JBWere.co.nz Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very drinkable. Still young with a deep red colour and no sign of age. A chocolate and raspberry nose and powdery tannins. Palate is soft with good balance but not overly complex. Lacks fruit slightly. Medium length. Would wait a few years to get the best from this wine.
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