Needs a 2+ hour decant to soften. First taste after opening was astringent with some sour cherry/cranberry. With time, it softened nicely to coax out sweeter layers and slightly darker fruit tones. I would give it 3-5 more years to see if it rounds itself out.
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11/24/2023 - rjfix Likes this wine: 92 Points
Decanted 2hrs,beginning to lose a bit of boquet
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8/22/2020 - rjfix Likes this wine: 95 Points
It’s really hitting its stride!
Layered, complex, velvety smooth
Violets
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3/31/2018 - vinhonotte Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cellaraid Grand Tasting and Burgundy Dinner (La Pepa): medium ruby; acidic, tannic, intense; raspberry, cassis, grass, brine, earthy, cedar, pepper
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12/14/2013 - ledwards wrote: 90 Points
Needs a 2+ hour decant to soften. First taste after opening was astringent with some sour cherry/cranberry. With time, it softened nicely to coax out sweeter layers and slightly darker fruit tones. I would give it 3-5 more years to see if it rounds itself out.
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