Still very good after all these years. Deep, rich ruby color with tints of purple. Aroma was layered and complex. Dark black cherries, thick dark chocolate, plums. Dark stone fruit, more dark chocolate and coffee grounds.
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Decanted for 3 hours. At 11 years, this is still a fruit bomb. Tannins are evident though certainly settling down. The finish is sweeter than comparable wines, in part driven by the tannins settling. I think this bottle still has 3-5 years in its prime.
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Oh my goodness this was a massive monster of a wine. Double decanted over three hours. Gorgeous extremely deep, rich and concentrated royal ruby color with tints of purple. The nose was layered and complex. Dark black cherries, elegant and subtle yet structured leather, thick dark chocolate, plum compote. The flavors caress the tongue. Supple but masculine dark stone fruit, more dark chocolate and coffee grounds. Some black olive and a touch of volcanic rock as well. Great balance on the back end. Long finish with enjoyable heat - you can sense the weight from the alcohol. The tannins are sweet and not overbearing with a good acidic bank end. Fantastic wine.
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11/26/2015 - Winestache wrote: 90 Points
Very soft with great depth. Tannins almost completely gone. Don't wait any longer as it's life is limited.
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7/20/2014 - pmckinney wrote: 94 Points
Still very good after all these years. Deep, rich ruby color with tints of purple. Aroma was layered and complex. Dark black cherries, thick dark chocolate, plums. Dark stone fruit, more dark chocolate and coffee grounds.
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12/1/2012 - fournet wrote: 91 Points
Not as enjoyable as last bottle. A bit more alcohol in the taste. Nose is huge.
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1/29/2012 - fournet wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for 3 hours. At 11 years, this is still a fruit bomb. Tannins are evident though certainly settling down. The finish is sweeter than comparable wines, in part driven by the tannins settling. I think this bottle still has 3-5 years in its prime.
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9/6/2011 - beezer6 wrote: 94 Points
Oh my goodness this was a massive monster of a wine.
Double decanted over three hours. Gorgeous extremely deep, rich and concentrated royal ruby color with tints of purple.
The nose was layered and complex. Dark black cherries, elegant and subtle yet structured leather, thick dark chocolate, plum compote.
The flavors caress the tongue. Supple but masculine dark stone fruit, more dark chocolate and coffee grounds. Some black olive and a touch of volcanic rock as well. Great balance on the back end. Long finish with enjoyable heat - you can sense the weight from the alcohol.
The tannins are sweet and not overbearing with a good acidic bank end. Fantastic wine.
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