First bottle of the case. Lots of sediment so definitely worth decanting. Leather and blackcurrents, with still some good tannins. Not as powerful as I had expected. Perhaps a little more fruit instead. Could easily do another 2-3 years in the bottle but great drinking now.
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Bright disc. Opaque purple/black robe with purple rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense blackberry, smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied and heavily oaked on the palate, with slightly low acidity and massive sweet tannins. Medium, smooth finish. This is a big, fruit-laden oaky "crowd pleaser." It should drink well for several years.
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5/26/2018 - David J Cooper wrote: 93 Points
Clear light red. Intense, pepper, berry and earth nose. Rich but still seems very Old World. Long dry slightly peppery, creamy finish.
Really good wine.
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1/16/2009 - nrh wrote: 90 Points
First bottle of the case. Lots of sediment so definitely worth decanting. Leather and blackcurrents, with still some good tannins. Not as powerful as I had expected. Perhaps a little more fruit instead. Could easily do another 2-3 years in the bottle but great drinking now.
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11/29/2002 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 91 Points
Bright disc. Opaque purple/black robe with purple rim. Clean nose, showing moderately intense blackberry, smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied and heavily oaked on the palate, with slightly low acidity and massive sweet tannins. Medium, smooth finish. This is a big, fruit-laden oaky "crowd pleaser." It should drink well for several years.
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