CH9 semi blind vertical tasting of Pegau, Beaucastel and Salon 1990-2009 (Nordsjaelland): The best wine of the night. More delicate and less rich (less extraction, alcohol and body) than the other CH9 domaines we tasted. Perfect balance. Not a typical CH9 to be honest. Extremely nice and well balanced tertiary aroma of caramel on both the nose and palate. One of the other vintages of Secret des Sabon, 2007, was heavily influenced by caramel - that wine was tired. The 2003 was on the other hand at the top. Drink now.
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Gave it a short decant and the wine is definitely showing its age. The fruit component is fading and the earthier flavors are dominant. It was probably in its prime 4 or 5 years ago. Not even close to the wonderful experience we had with a 2003 P. Usseglio Cuvee de Mon Aieul that we had about a year ago.
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10/2/2020 - Kim Gerner wrote: 93 Points
CH9 semi blind vertical tasting of Pegau, Beaucastel and Salon 1990-2009 (Nordsjaelland): The best wine of the night. More delicate and less rich (less extraction, alcohol and body) than the other CH9 domaines we tasted. Perfect balance. Not a typical CH9 to be honest. Extremely nice and well balanced tertiary aroma of caramel on both the nose and palate. One of the other vintages of Secret des Sabon, 2007, was heavily influenced by caramel - that wine was tired. The 2003 was on the other hand at the top. Drink now.
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4/13/2020 - SparkyMI Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great bottle with good fruit still showing. This is a big wine that wants food with it.
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3/4/2020 - becassine wrote: 89 Points
already to late!
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1/26/2019 - Jean-Philippe M wrote:
Sans notes. Rien d'extra.
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11/14/2017 - VlgJeff wrote: 88 Points
Gave it a short decant and the wine is definitely showing its age. The fruit component is fading and the earthier flavors are dominant. It was probably in its prime 4 or 5 years ago.
Not even close to the wonderful experience we had with a 2003 P. Usseglio Cuvee de Mon Aieul that we had about a year ago.
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