In a good place. While nothing spectacular this is a solid QPR with dark fruit, earth, lengthy finish, and gripping tannins. Shows the strength of the vintage.
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Bought in 2009, kept under condition 2 since then, under condition 1 since september 2012 (see my profile). Not decanted, aerated with the Vinturi. Color: dark purple. Nose: dark fruit. Taste: dark fruit, some nice mature notes, but also tannins, that were still slightly astringent and to prominent; also a bit thin. The acidity was OK. At the third day some complexity in the nose and much more clear fruit in the taste. Classic, 2005 Medoc-style. Keep this promising wine for at least two more years. For now 87-88, potentially 89+.
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11/30/2021 - aaronwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
In a good place. While nothing spectacular this is a solid QPR with dark fruit, earth, lengthy finish, and gripping tannins. Shows the strength of the vintage.
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12/1/2015 - euroyup wrote:
Bought in 2009, kept under condition 2 since then, under condition 1 since september 2012 (see my profile). Not decanted, aerated with the Vinturi. Color: dark purple. Nose: dark fruit. Taste: dark fruit, some nice mature notes, but also tannins, that were still slightly astringent and to prominent; also a bit thin. The acidity was OK. At the third day some complexity in the nose and much more clear fruit in the taste. Classic, 2005 Medoc-style. Keep this promising wine for at least two more years. For now 87-88, potentially 89+.
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11/8/2015 - MICHVANZ wrote: 85 Points
Now slightly over te top but still enjoyable.
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11/16/2014 - MICHVANZ wrote:
Beautiful vintage. Medium-bodied. Well integrated fruit (black berries), elegant tannins and sustaining acidity. Excellent quality for price.
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9/29/2012 - Christoph4204 wrote: 88 Points
Very much enjoyable wine, still can keep for 1 or 2 years.
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