What a pleasant surprise. I had no idea when I purchased this that it was a Cru B. That worried me, so I opened before going to the restaurant. After about a 15 minute blowoff, it started showing its stuff. Very balance, perfectly integrated tannins. Just enough structure to make everything work. Definitely beat expectations.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Perfect fill, perfect cork. Nose indicates that this is in good shape. Red cedar chest, Vail pine, strawberry-habanero spread, and smoke. Full, energetic, sappy. Showcases the true power of Pauillac. Cedar palate, some sweet strawberries. Long palate. Drink now.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Very suprised by this wine. That classic pailliac noise did not appear for an hour but this lead pencil ish quality now underpins a load of plumy fruit a 15 to 20 second finish. It's just a very delicious well made wine that I'm estatic I acquired. I'll search for more.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
From Bill's perfect, cool cellar. Plum fruit and cedar, well balanced with mature notes but am VERY surprised about the age. Own some 05's which probably won't live this long. Heck, neither will I.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
11/20/2023 - fjcott@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened up nicely after 2hours into a terrific, mature classic Bordeaux with good structure and finish
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/23/2021 - Jd6725 Likes this wine: 93 Points
What a pleasant surprise. I had no idea when I purchased this that it was a Cru B. That worried me, so I opened before going to the restaurant. After about a 15 minute blowoff, it started showing its stuff. Very balance, perfectly integrated tannins. Just enough structure to make everything work. Definitely beat expectations.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/9/2020 - Doc90 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Perfect fill, perfect cork. Nose indicates that this is in good shape. Red cedar chest, Vail pine, strawberry-habanero spread, and smoke. Full, energetic, sappy. Showcases the true power of Pauillac. Cedar palate, some sweet strawberries. Long palate. Drink now.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/20/2019 - winesavant68 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very suprised by this wine. That classic pailliac noise did not appear for an hour but this lead pencil ish quality now underpins a load of plumy fruit a 15 to 20 second finish. It's just a very delicious well made wine that I'm estatic I acquired. I'll search for more.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
5/27/2018 - Neecies Likes this wine:
From Bill's perfect, cool cellar. Plum fruit and cedar, well balanced with mature notes but am VERY surprised about the age. Own some 05's which probably won't live this long. Heck, neither will I.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment