Edge beginning to dull, dark red centre. Muted nose. Still smooth and hugely enjoyable. Smooth and fruity in the mouth, dry on the swallow but still berry fruit on the finish. Fruit still winning. Drink up.
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Fully mature, this is at its peak, and probably needs to be consumed over the next couple of years to enjoy it at its best. Taste profile is per my note from a year ago, with everything integrated. The nose is excellent and the palate is smooth and well balanced, but it does lack real depth.
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Black cherry, tar, and warmed green herbs are immediately evident in the glass. Herbal notes became more pronounced with air. Big hit of cassis, red raspberry, and mild pipe tobacco with a slight tannic prickle in the back. More straightforward than a typical Bordeaux probably owing to the hot vintage. I wanted more depth, however, but all the action was happening on the upper end of the spectrum. Still a lovely drink paired with beef tenderloin. Drink now or short-term hold.
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3/24/2024 - rupertg Likes this wine: 92 Points
Edge beginning to dull, dark red centre. Muted nose. Still smooth and hugely enjoyable. Smooth and fruity in the mouth, dry on the swallow but still berry fruit on the finish. Fruit still winning. Drink up.
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3/7/2024 - ayalao3 wrote: 92 Points
Great aromatics drinking at peak, maybe a bit of rustic tannins
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10/26/2023 - djhammond Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fully mature, this is at its peak, and probably needs to be consumed over the next couple of years to enjoy it at its best. Taste profile is per my note from a year ago, with everything integrated. The nose is excellent and the palate is smooth and well balanced, but it does lack real depth.
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10/20/2023 - LARich Likes this wine: 93 Points
In a great place but drink up.
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9/24/2023 - drmarclevine wrote: 91 Points
Black cherry, tar, and warmed green herbs are immediately evident in the glass. Herbal notes became more pronounced with air. Big hit of cassis, red raspberry, and mild pipe tobacco with a slight tannic prickle in the back. More straightforward than a typical Bordeaux probably owing to the hot vintage. I wanted more depth, however, but all the action was happening on the upper end of the spectrum. Still a lovely drink paired with beef tenderloin. Drink now or short-term hold.
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