For a wine that is 23 years old, the tannins are extremely firm and strong, almost like a 3 year old wine. It almost needs 10 more years for these tannins to soften. The fruit is medium, complexity is good, and acidity is high. For a highly rated brand of wine (with a very fancy bottle), it is just okay. I think if the tannins were more approachable, I would have rated it more highly, but I was shocked as how bull-like these tannins were. 91pts
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Still a nice, well balanced bottle of wine. Only a slight licorice smell after an hour of opening. Dark red color. Distinct tastes of cherries and berries.
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3/20/2021 - Sfflyer123 wrote: 91 Points
For a wine that is 23 years old, the tannins are extremely firm and strong, almost like a 3 year old wine. It almost needs 10 more years for these tannins to soften. The fruit is medium, complexity is good, and acidity is high. For a highly rated brand of wine (with a very fancy bottle), it is just okay. I think if the tannins were more approachable, I would have rated it more highly, but I was shocked as how bull-like these tannins were. 91pts
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11/27/2015 - frisbeedog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasting great after all these years. Holding up well and still has a nice blend of fruit and soft tannins.
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8/15/2012 - 82Latour wrote: 91 Points
Matt's a bachelor again: Mint cran nose; crab blueberry palate; med finish. Just a baby, has more ageing to go. Good showing.
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6/17/2011 - WineDoctors wrote: flawed
too bad
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8/7/2010 - WVWine wrote: 90 Points
Still a nice, well balanced bottle of wine. Only a slight licorice smell after an hour of
opening. Dark red color. Distinct tastes of cherries and berries.
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