As good as it's going to get, no need to hold. Didn't decant, (i). I don't think it needs it if you pour carefully (ii). this needs to be drunk on the cooler side to reduce the "jam" and "heat", I always struggle to get the right temperature after decanting. Otherwise a nice drink..good example of a mature CNDP.
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Decanted 2½ hrs. Dark red, brown edge. Large bq w plenty of dark fruit (cherries) w jammy overtones, sous-bois, spices. Full bodied w plenty of acidity, powerful, rounded tannins, fruit still fresh. Aftertaste dominated by alcohol, but under that you find a fairly long, fruity and balanced aftertaste with nice acidity. Will last longer, but won't get any better. Pity about the alcohol, though......
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2/15/2024 - europat55 wrote: 90 Points
Nose: 90-91; Palate: 88-89
My #4; Group's #3; Tasted Blind.
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2/13/2024 - ddingley Likes this wine: 90 Points
From magnum. Still drinking nicely but unmistakably aged and soft. Definitely needs to be drunk
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11/4/2022 - johnnyrichardson Likes this wine: 90 Points
As good as it's going to get, no need to hold. Didn't decant, (i). I don't think it needs it if you pour carefully (ii). this needs to be drunk on the cooler side to reduce the "jam" and "heat", I always struggle to get the right temperature after decanting. Otherwise a nice drink..good example of a mature CNDP.
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10/19/2022 - skifree wrote: 92 Points
So much better than my last bottle, lots of plum (not pruny though) but this delicious thread of anise and herb and spice was there through out.
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1/7/2022 - Leto South wrote: 91 Points
Decanted 2½ hrs. Dark red, brown edge. Large bq w plenty of dark fruit (cherries) w jammy overtones, sous-bois, spices. Full bodied w plenty of acidity, powerful, rounded tannins, fruit still fresh. Aftertaste dominated by alcohol, but under that you find a fairly long, fruity and balanced aftertaste with nice acidity. Will last longer, but won't get any better. Pity about the alcohol, though......
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