Dark red tending to brown. On opening still very fruity, mature blackcurrant. But you can leave it for hours and then it develops more in the way of mature spice and leather, cigar box, meat even, and dry toast. Full, monolithic, polished, mature and still with plenty of life. Still thick and fruity, but mature fruit. Not remotely fading.
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Mid to deep red. Nose seems slightly closed ATM. Ripe blackberry, some vegitive/green notes and herb. Palate; medium bodied, very smooth and balanced. Slight mouth puckering tanins on the finish. Dry and flavoursome. Am familiar with the excellent 98 & 2000. This vintage was new for me. This is ready to go and has the structure to endure for several years to come.
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3/16/2024 - gtilley wrote:
Dark red tending to brown. On opening still very fruity, mature blackcurrant. But you can leave it for hours and then it develops more in the way of mature spice and leather, cigar box, meat even, and dry toast. Full, monolithic, polished, mature and still with plenty of life. Still thick and fruity, but mature fruit. Not remotely fading.
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12/26/2023 - Tefal Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still fresh, will last for a few more years
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1/27/2023 - Vintage1961 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mid to deep red. Nose seems slightly closed ATM. Ripe blackberry, some vegitive/green notes and herb.
Palate; medium bodied, very smooth and balanced. Slight mouth puckering tanins on the finish. Dry and flavoursome. Am familiar with the excellent 98 & 2000. This vintage was new for me. This is ready to go and has the structure to endure for several years to come.
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9/2/2021 - Jason Wu Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank together with 2005 vintage. Very similar notes and style, but a little fresher and vibrant!
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6/1/2020 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine:
Posting an old note drank 2012, silky smooth tannins, lovely balance, delicious, well crafted
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