Faded. It had a real funk on the initial pour, but through the venturri, it sorted out. I was thinking a faint brett presence that thankfully faded upon further decant.
There was a fine sediment that was adhered to the side of the bottle and the cork.
I had a 2005 Tap reserve the night before, and it was much better, smooth tannins, more fruit, with crystals on the cork.
I was hoping for better, drink up those 625 bottles that people are still holding, and decant first.
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9/8/2021 - diggydan wrote: 86 Points
Almost certainly well past peak - very secondary with dark and slightly bitter wood overshadowing any remaining fruit.
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4/25/2021 - albrigsr wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful wine from a 6L bottle. Still youthful.
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11/9/2018 - tburritt Likes this wine:
Still really well structured, great with pork. Tannins are very soft, fruit still super aromatic. Pop it!
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6/9/2016 - LeChapeau wrote: 91 Points
Excellent wine, loads of depth and layers, long finish.
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4/26/2015 - Heywood_ja wrote: 88 Points
Faded. It had a real funk on the initial pour, but through the venturri, it sorted out. I was thinking a faint brett presence that thankfully faded upon further decant.
There was a fine sediment that was adhered to the side of the bottle and the cork.
I had a 2005 Tap reserve the night before, and it was much better, smooth tannins, more fruit, with crystals on the cork.
I was hoping for better, drink up those 625 bottles that people are still holding, and decant first.
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