This is quite surprising, will definately not improve anymore but offers quite some power but mellow/smooth. Still some dark cherries left but also earthy notes. After 2-3 hours it is turning slightly old / medicinal. If you still have this, drink it now.
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Deep garnet hue. Nose of black currant jam, smoked meats, and graphite. Medium weight with a velvety mouthfeel and well integrated tannins and acidity. The alcohol is still a bit overbearing. This wine needs some time out of the bottle. Medium length with finish of spice and dark fruits.
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Everything is smooth in this wine; the bouquet with soft black fruits, some exclusive oak etc. On the palate the same with silky soft tannin. Full bodied and complex. Unfortunately not as complex as I thought while writing my first note on this wine. Nevertheless a great pleasure and the bottle is empty before you know. Drink between now and the next two years.
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8/3/2016 - ksde wrote: 89 Points
Decant to let the nice nose develop and the palate smooth out.
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3/25/2016 - vanderpee Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is quite surprising, will definately not improve anymore but offers quite some power but mellow/smooth. Still some dark cherries left but also earthy notes. After 2-3 hours it is turning slightly old / medicinal. If you still have this, drink it now.
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3/3/2012 - JoeTom wrote:
Deep garnet hue. Nose of black currant jam, smoked meats, and graphite. Medium weight with a velvety mouthfeel and well integrated tannins and acidity. The alcohol is still a bit overbearing. This wine needs some time out of the bottle. Medium length with finish of spice and dark fruits.
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7/6/2011 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Everything is smooth in this wine; the bouquet with soft black fruits, some exclusive oak etc. On the palate the same with silky soft tannin. Full bodied and complex. Unfortunately not as complex as I thought while writing my first note on this wine. Nevertheless a great pleasure and the bottle is empty before you know. Drink between now and the next two years.
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7/20/2010 - quickben wrote: 90 Points
complex, very dark. Initially closed but opened up with decanting and with great finesse and subtlety
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