This showed very well and really still seems slightly young; the nose was exuberantly spicy with ripe currant and plum notes, hints of raspberry, forest floor, and crushed violet. The palate has good concentration and overall is nicely balanced, still with a bit of structure on the back end that shortened the finish. This is certainly entering maturity, but I'd say should easily have another 5-6 years of excellent drinking and possible improvement and then hold another 5+ after that.
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2019/11/5 Mildly oxidized. lack of aroma. 89 20210219 at Tutto Bello. This is a text book CdB. Layers within structure, floral aroma plus mushroom earthy scent in a complementary balance and it changes every 15 minute. Wonderful experience! 94
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An oaky, spicy nose, with cherry, raspberry and high-toned floral notes. There is a good amount of power and tannins to the elegant and balanced palate. Entering the drinking window, but I would suggest holding for a few years.
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5/3/2020 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
This showed very well and really still seems slightly young; the nose was exuberantly spicy with ripe currant and plum notes, hints of raspberry, forest floor, and crushed violet. The palate has good concentration and overall is nicely balanced, still with a bit of structure on the back end that shortened the finish. This is certainly entering maturity, but I'd say should easily have another 5-6 years of excellent drinking and possible improvement and then hold another 5+ after that.
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11/5/2019 - onboisduvin wrote: 94 Points
2019/11/5 Mildly oxidized. lack of aroma. 89
20210219 at Tutto Bello. This is a text book CdB. Layers within structure, floral aroma plus mushroom earthy scent in a complementary balance and it changes every 15 minute. Wonderful experience! 94
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3/18/2017 - cliftonng Likes this wine: 91 Points
An oaky, spicy nose, with cherry, raspberry and high-toned floral notes. There is a good amount of power and tannins to the elegant and balanced palate. Entering the drinking window, but I would suggest holding for a few years.
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8/29/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Did it soften? Not really off the cork pull. Still rather tight but experssive aromatics. But just opened too.
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