2003 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  11/26/2012 - TashNYC wrote: 91 Points

  From memory: I thought this was a fascinating wine, and my first Isabelle Morgan ever. Very subtle and feminine. Lots of complexity, lovely nose, good cranberry and cherry flavors but best with the secondary notes. I love the dramatic, extra-thick bottle, too. We had this at Thanksgiving 2012 with Geoff, Dawn, Carol, Sue, Jen and me. We paid $22 on close-out; very good QPR for that price.

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  3/27/2011 - DesMarteau wrote: 92 Points

  Plenty of youth in this bottle. My second of 2 and I wish I had more. After an hour of air...great pinot complexity. kiwi, rhubarb, seawater, tar, slight hint of spice....huge acids...good with empanadas! Really understated,complex, beautiful wine.

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  4/5/2009 - sbbulldog wrote: 90 Points

  From magnum. A little thin upon opening, it gained weight in the glass and exhibited all the Burgundian qualities that one expects, muted cherry, sharp acidity, and complex aromatics.

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  8/31/2008 - MattiH wrote: 91 Points

  Nice integration, balance, and pleasing finish. Nice cranberry flavours in the mid palate.

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  3/9/2008 - DesMarteau wrote: 91 Points

  Good integration. Nice fruit, but not overpowering, nice spice, cola complexity...Has gotten a little better with age.

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