Huge smoke on the nose – cigar smoke and smoked meats. Big notes of star anise and black tea with loads of coffee rubbed lamb. Surprisingly massive on the palate after more than 30 years in the bottle. Excellent balance with cedar and spice on the finish.
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Opened this late in the evening at party at my house, quickly the wino's gathered in the back yard... color was remarkably young, you could see the light ruby in the neck but when in glass it almost looked purple, nose was nice but not exuberant, slight sweet and fruit driven, palate was great but not very spicy or earthy, tasted rich and fruit driven and delicious... all loved it, didn't have the airy hi-toned palate like the rousseau CsJ that i love so much but was nonetheless awesome... almost like a very good bonnes mares
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9/19/2017 - onboisduvin wrote: 85 Points
wet cork with bubbles during opening. Poor condition. Sour plum juice.
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3/23/2013 - ricknat1 wrote: 75 Points
Bobs annual wine weekend (New Haven and Guilford): musty and cooked
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11/6/2012 - rarewineman wrote: 96 Points
Huge smoke on the nose – cigar smoke and smoked meats. Big notes of star anise and black tea with loads of coffee rubbed lamb. Surprisingly massive on the palate after more than 30 years in the bottle. Excellent balance with cedar and spice on the finish.
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6/10/2012 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 94 Points
Opened this late in the evening at party at my house, quickly the wino's gathered in the back yard... color was remarkably young, you could see the light ruby in the neck but when in glass it almost looked purple, nose was nice but not exuberant, slight sweet and fruit driven, palate was great but not very spicy or earthy, tasted rich and fruit driven and delicious... all loved it, didn't have the airy hi-toned palate like the rousseau CsJ that i love so much but was nonetheless awesome... almost like a very good bonnes mares
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