This bottle of wine has traveled with us over the years through multiple moves and storage of variable quality. I was prepared to pour it out after tasting, but surpringly enough, the wine had survived quite nicely. The cork broke upon opening, so I decanted through the Vinturi, with the filter screen in place to snag any cork or other large sediment, if any. There was none.
In the glass, the wine, a 60-40 blend of of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, showed a clean, brilliant, deep purple color, with low viscosity. The first sip hinted at some possible oxidation, but after ten minutes in the decanter, all traces of oxidation were gone and aromas seemed refreshed. Aromas of blackberries, raspberries, plums, and mild tobacco. Typical left bank Cabernet Sauvignon flavors dominate -- black cherries, black currants, and some mild smokiness. Well balanced, medium-bodied, with neither too much tannic grip, nor too much alcohol heat. Short, fruity finish. Overall, a very good wine, even after so much time has passed.
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Had troubles with the cork. This bottle was very delicate, subtle, not faded. Great tannics and floral taste. Good to drink now! Definitely a great bottle for the price nowadays.
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4/11/2020 - maxima wrote: flawed
Pas clean/Mort!
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1/31/2019 - engelwein Likes this wine: 88 Points
Korrektur meiner Bewertung vom 30.1.19: 1 Tag später war der Wein im Mund viel runder und feiner. Daher jetzt 88 Punkte.
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1/30/2019 - engelwein wrote: 85 Points
Farbe kirsch, Nase wenig ausgeprägt, Geschmack ebenso, rund, wenig Tannin. Hält sich sicher noch bis 2022
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8/13/2016 - mitiman2003 Likes this wine: 88 Points
This bottle of wine has traveled with us over the years through multiple moves and storage of variable quality. I was prepared to pour it out after tasting, but surpringly enough, the wine had survived quite nicely. The cork broke upon opening, so I decanted through the Vinturi, with the filter screen in place to snag any cork or other large sediment, if any. There was none.
In the glass, the wine, a 60-40 blend of of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, showed a clean, brilliant, deep purple color, with low viscosity. The first sip hinted at some possible oxidation, but after ten minutes in the decanter, all traces of oxidation were gone and aromas seemed refreshed. Aromas of blackberries, raspberries, plums, and mild tobacco. Typical left bank Cabernet Sauvignon flavors dominate -- black cherries, black currants, and some mild smokiness. Well balanced, medium-bodied, with neither too much tannic grip, nor too much alcohol heat. Short, fruity finish. Overall, a very good wine, even after so much time has passed.
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4/1/2016 - midub Likes this wine: 92 Points
Had troubles with the cork. This bottle was very delicate, subtle, not faded. Great tannics and floral taste. Good to drink now! Definitely a great bottle for the price nowadays.
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