A little blocky and simple at first, but really hitting its stride about three hours after opening (no decant) with stoniness in the nose, freshness, berry fruit, good concentration, firmness. These can age forever -- in 2018 I had the 1911 from Lafarge's cave. Cellared since original release.
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Heater week; 3/8/2024-3/17/2024 (Chicago, IL): Probably one of my favourite wines tonight (edged out slightly by the 1993 Pousse Bousse), but this was another example of a fully mature red Burgundy. The red fruit (notice a theme?) is still very much alive and prominent here. And for another high-acid structural vintage, this definitely displays an acidic bent, but it doesn't become unbalanced. Elegant and fully mature, with a silky texture that I really love.
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Very good on its own, but in the shadow of the 1990 beside it tonight. Good structure, red fruits, smooth but firm texture, some soy and iodide in nose and mouth. Still lots of life, maybe even upside to this wine. Cellared since original release.
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4/1/2024 - cfk49 wrote: 94 Points
A little blocky and simple at first, but really hitting its stride about three hours after opening (no decant) with stoniness in the nose, freshness, berry fruit, good concentration, firmness. These can age forever -- in 2018 I had the 1911 from Lafarge's cave. Cellared since original release.
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3/8/2024 - acyso wrote: 95 Points
Heater week; 3/8/2024-3/17/2024 (Chicago, IL): Probably one of my favourite wines tonight (edged out slightly by the 1993 Pousse Bousse), but this was another example of a fully mature red Burgundy. The red fruit (notice a theme?) is still very much alive and prominent here. And for another high-acid structural vintage, this definitely displays an acidic bent, but it doesn't become unbalanced. Elegant and fully mature, with a silky texture that I really love.
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12/27/2018 - cfk49 wrote: 94 Points
Very good on its own, but in the shadow of the 1990 beside it tonight. Good structure, red fruits, smooth but firm texture, some soy and iodide in nose and mouth. Still lots of life, maybe even upside to this wine. Cellared since original release.
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5/3/2017 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good depth on the nose and enveloping mid-weight soil and dark fruit tones on the palate. However, the palate fades quickly. Drink now. 90-
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8/13/2015 - chablis28 wrote: 95 Points
An almost co WOTN for me. Much more resolved than the 01 Beze and so dam layered and intriguing. Couldn't get enough of this wine! Loved it!
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