Excellent stuff with a long life ahead of it. This was really funky on opening but blew off quickly. First sips had a real juiciness to it that was wonderful but had a different taste - almost mineral or metallic. After a 2 hour decant this was spot on - fresh fruit but very subtle - never would have guessed it for this old a wine. If you have some of this there is no real rush to drink but definitely needs to be decanted if drinking soon. This wine has at least another 5 years ahead of it.
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Light on the nose with fragrent flowers and a touch of clean earth. The palate was harmony to the nose with an ease in the mouth. While it could have used a touch more muscle to give it some push, it was none the less a fine drink and enjoyed with some dishes we passed around the table. The finish though on the shorter side, was clean and of ease.
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Big berry and juicy nose. Great upfront fruit with earth tones and a slight fleshiness. Very balanced and nice facets showed. Finish was cherry and brambly earth notes. Just delicious drinking and perfect with spiced-rubbed roasted chicken and veg purée sauce.
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3/31/2015 - calgarywino wrote: 94 Points
Excellent stuff with a long life ahead of it. This was really funky on opening but blew off quickly. First sips had a real juiciness to it that was wonderful but had a different taste - almost mineral or metallic. After a 2 hour decant this was spot on - fresh fruit but very subtle - never would have guessed it for this old a wine. If you have some of this there is no real rush to drink but definitely needs to be decanted if drinking soon. This wine has at least another 5 years ahead of it.
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3/11/2007 - jamiekutch wrote:
Light on the nose with fragrent flowers and a touch of clean earth. The palate was harmony to the nose with an ease in the mouth. While it could have used a touch more muscle to give it some push, it was none the less a fine drink and enjoyed with some dishes we passed around the table. The finish though on the shorter side, was clean and of ease.
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1/22/2007 - tendring Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wine Education Service - Fine Red Burgundy (LSE): Past fruity, complex, I like this nose.
Substantial wine with great balance, luscious fruit, exciting, long.
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11/21/2005 - AndrewSGHall wrote:
Big berry and juicy nose. Great upfront fruit with earth tones and a slight fleshiness. Very balanced and nice facets showed. Finish was cherry and brambly earth notes. Just delicious drinking and perfect with spiced-rubbed roasted chicken and veg purée sauce.
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