This is Merlot in all it's glory. Silky smooth tannin with a great balance between power and elegance. Meat, herbs and hoisin sauce cover the palate and nose with a touch of cigar wrapping on the finish. No rush, much room to develop. Drinks well above it's price point. 2 hour decant.
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Still dark and youthful, this is a big tannic wine that is just opening. A bit austere, but there is deep berry fruit and strong backbone. A bit lean, but very enjoyable.
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This was a very elegant and refined wine. Dark ruby and still a bit tight, it will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Dark inky red in color with cedar, berry and leather flavors. Really enjoyable and sure to improve over the next few years. My wife thought it was much better than the 88 Lynch Bages that followed (although I could not agree).
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4/29/2023 - Harfouch Likes this wine: 88 Points
This is a wine that has aged gracefully over the years.
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12/14/2014 - jpaul1 wrote:
This is Merlot in all it's glory. Silky smooth tannin with a great balance between power and elegance. Meat, herbs and hoisin sauce cover the palate and nose with a touch of cigar wrapping on the finish. No rush, much room to develop. Drinks well above it's price point. 2 hour decant.
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9/17/2014 - SteelerFan wrote: 90 Points
Still dark and youthful, this is a big tannic wine that is just opening. A bit austere, but there is deep berry fruit and strong backbone. A bit lean, but very enjoyable.
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4/29/2011 - zazoo wrote: 94 Points
Surprise! This was really good.
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5/29/2009 - SteelerFan wrote: 91 Points
This was a very elegant and refined wine. Dark ruby and still a bit tight, it will benefit from a few more years in the cellar. Dark inky red in color with cedar, berry and leather flavors. Really enjoyable and sure to improve over the next few years. My wife thought it was much better than the 88 Lynch Bages that followed (although I could not agree).
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