Not a lot of oomph left here, but sweet berries and black plums, some earth and cedar. Not a ton of structure- I’d never have guessed 1995- but pleasant for drinking now- don’t hold. B
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As per previous notes, it really is time be drinking up any remaining stock. It was a great wine 5 to 10 years ago, and exceptional value, but those days are sadly behind it.
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Decanted off minor sediment. Margaux floral aromatics, ripe cassis, black and red cherry. Sweet tobacco. Silky mouthfeel, sweet finish. Much better showing this time, goes to show there are only good bottles, especially off auction. Based on other notes, still time to drink up.
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1995 vs 1996 comparison. Didn't greatly care for either to be honest. The '95 was certainly much more tannic, and perhaps a little less balanced, but it did have a rather pleasing eucalyptus note to the nose.
Tasty claret, but no more than that.
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1/11/2024 - mplsbruin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Zoomed into Notre Dame NY Eve tasting. Held up for days afterwards. Hold that last one - still young-ish.
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9/25/2023 - DaleW wrote:
Not a lot of oomph left here, but sweet berries and black plums, some earth and cedar. Not a ton of structure- I’d never have guessed 1995- but pleasant for drinking now- don’t hold. B
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8/10/2023 - djhammond Likes this wine: 89 Points
As per previous notes, it really is time be drinking up any remaining stock. It was a great wine 5 to 10 years ago, and exceptional value, but those days are sadly behind it.
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8/8/2023 - Maphill01 wrote:
Decanted off minor sediment. Margaux floral aromatics, ripe cassis, black and red cherry. Sweet tobacco. Silky mouthfeel, sweet finish. Much better showing this time, goes to show there are only good bottles, especially off auction. Based on other notes, still time to drink up.
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5/29/2023 - NewFrenchClaret Likes this wine: 88 Points
1995 vs 1996 comparison. Didn't greatly care for either to be honest. The '95 was certainly much more tannic, and perhaps a little less balanced, but it did have a rather pleasing eucalyptus note to the nose.
Tasty claret, but no more than that.
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