1999 Château La Croix du Casse

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 88.8 points

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  9/23/2010 - Henman wrote: 89 Points

  Decanted ca 1 hour.Pleasant fruity and floral nose.Still vibrant palate with red raspberryish fruit and interesting discreet funky notes;some kind of herbs,a little oak and smoke.A slightly austere finish. Resolving tannins.Very smooth and delicious.Drinking nicely now.

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  3/1/2009 - AN wrote: 89 Points

  Pale ruby, garnet rim, legs. Medium (+) developed nose of black fruit and vegetal aromas - smoke, tobacco, combined with beautiful animal notes - leather, wet wool and barnyard. Background also revealed medium notes of jam & caramel. Medium body, medium (+) tannin and medium (+) acidity. Long length dominated by black fruit (cherries), oak (smoke & vanilla), and ripe flavours of blackcurrant jam. Very nice. Overall a very good wine, great balance and concentration combined with long length. Ready to drink but can age another 5 years. Had it after a great meat ball soup. Cheers!

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  1/27/2009 - plitton wrote: 90 Points

  Initially some burnt notes and distinctive black olives. Medium tannins and long finish of tar. Lots of character but a little on the harsh side. Then decanted for 45 minutes. Lot's of smoked salmon on the nose, soft palate with a pleasing texture. I think I over agitated the wine, bruising is a bit trying to speed up the airation. Next time I'll be more gentle. Overall this was very enjoyable

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  11/17/2007 - jsokel wrote: 90 Points

  Great dark color. Balanced fruit. Smooth and flavorful. Decanted for over an hour.

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  8/11/2007 - jsokel wrote: 85 Points

  Decanted for an hour but it never opened up and was flat and uneventful. Looking at the other tasting notes, I think I had a flawed bottle.

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