This bottle needs a lot of air, a good couple hours at least. It pours a dark ruby, almost maroon color with discernible clarity in the juice and thick long legs. With time, the bouquet, which initially was rather muted, is quite pungent. Floral and fruity, the nose yields cherries, strawberries, blackberries, smoked meats, licorice and violets. I am surprised to find a greenish character to it, along with iodine and alcoholic heat. On the palate, the wine is textured, voluptuous with weighty. Alcoholic heat and raspy tannins predominate, no less because of the high levels of extraction in the juice. Flavors of macerated cherries, charred meats, cigar box and strawberry jam are there. The finish is smoky with an alcoholic, herbaceous kick. There is decent elegance and weight in the wine. However, I find the edges somewhat unpolished, resulting in disharmony. This is a rugged beast that takes time to resolve. Hopefully it will be better with time and the greenness will blow off.
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Red and black plum with anise and dried herbs that just avoid showing herbaceous character. Very good balance and elegance, with moderate weight that doesn't quite come across as Grand Cru to me. Good now.
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4/29/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Fine Vines Warehouse Tasting (Fine Vines - Melrose Park IL): Walk around tasting, brief note. Black cherry with good ripeness for the vintage and slightly sweet spice. Very good balance. Good+ now.
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10/27/2018 - emzee.mc wrote: 88 Points
This bottle needs a lot of air, a good couple hours at least. It pours a dark ruby, almost maroon color with discernible clarity in the juice and thick long legs. With time, the bouquet, which initially was rather muted, is quite pungent. Floral and fruity, the nose yields cherries, strawberries, blackberries, smoked meats, licorice and violets. I am surprised to find a greenish character to it, along with iodine and alcoholic heat. On the palate, the wine is textured, voluptuous with weighty. Alcoholic heat and raspy tannins predominate, no less because of the high levels of extraction in the juice. Flavors of macerated cherries, charred meats, cigar box and strawberry jam are there. The finish is smoky with an alcoholic, herbaceous kick. There is decent elegance and weight in the wine. However, I find the edges somewhat unpolished, resulting in disharmony. This is a rugged beast that takes time to resolve. Hopefully it will be better with time and the greenness will blow off.
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8/8/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Red and black plum with anise and dried herbs that just avoid showing herbaceous character. Very good balance and elegance, with moderate weight that doesn't quite come across as Grand Cru to me. Good now.
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2/28/2017 - RayOB wrote: 90 Points
Drank at 67
Light nose of strawberries and roses. Light fresh palate. Nice.
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11/9/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL): Tasting, brief note. Lighter, redder styled Corton with moderate density. Good spice and textural nuance on finish, which is very good for young Corton Grand Cru.
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