It's a rare treat to taste 1961 Bordeaux these days, especially when you know it's from one of the world's few remaining bottles. Concentrated, lush, and with the patina of age painted on its spicy, cherry, earth and plum core, the finish lingers on your palate.
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My second time was this impossible to find wine. The first bottle was corked. This is all about the cigar box, truffle, tobacco and cherry character, with its soft tones and textures. There is a lushness to the texture and depth of flavor that leaves an impression.
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Stephan Niepperg opened this for us at lunch at his Chateau. What a treat. Drank over 2 hours. There was quite a bit of funk on the nose, but after a while this blew off to reveal wonderfully mature notes of dark fruit, herbs, leather, burnt coffee and old wood. The palate was full and round with excellent grip on the long finish. I felt this was still improving when I took my last sip. Outstanding!
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6/11/2016 - johnh1001 wrote: 95 Points
Even better this time with Stephan. Thank you!
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7/4/2015 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
It's a rare treat to taste 1961 Bordeaux these days, especially when you know it's from one of the world's few remaining bottles. Concentrated, lush, and with the patina of age painted on its spicy, cherry, earth and plum core, the finish lingers on your palate.
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5/7/2014 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
My second time was this impossible to find wine. The first bottle was corked. This is all about the cigar box, truffle, tobacco and cherry character, with its soft tones and textures. There is a lushness to the texture and depth of flavor that leaves an impression.
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7/4/2013 - johnh1001 wrote: 94 Points
Stephan Niepperg opened this for us at lunch at his Chateau. What a treat. Drank over 2 hours. There was quite a bit of funk on the nose, but after a while this blew off to reveal wonderfully mature notes of dark fruit, herbs, leather, burnt coffee and old wood. The palate was full and round with excellent grip on the long finish. I felt this was still improving when I took my last sip. Outstanding!
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