Very fruit driven, quite a bit of oak, ripe to borderline overripe, but still within bounds and not overdone. Good structure and a lasting, spicy finish. Very nice overall but not quite up there with the excellent 2006. Drink or hold.
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A good wine but not quite at the level of the excellent 2006: Deep purple. Perfumed nose of dark berries and some oak. Noticeable oak derived tannin, more berry fruit and good acidity on the palate. Nice length. Upside potential in case the oak integrates with more cellar time. I will hold my remaining bottle for 3 - 5 more years.
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6/10/2017 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious blackberry and currant aromas and flavors with chocolate, oak, and spice notes. Moderate tannins and finish.
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1/20/2017 - Saint-Exupéry Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very fruit driven, quite a bit of oak, ripe to borderline overripe, but still within bounds and not overdone. Good structure and a lasting, spicy finish. Very nice overall but not quite up there with the excellent 2006. Drink or hold.
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10/8/2016 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
As delicious as the last bottle.
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6/4/2016 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious blackberry and currant aromas and flavors with chocolate, oak, and spice notes. Moderate tannins and finish.
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9/28/2015 - Saint-Exupéry Likes this wine: 90 Points
A good wine but not quite at the level of the excellent 2006: Deep purple. Perfumed nose of dark berries and some oak. Noticeable oak derived tannin, more berry fruit and good acidity on the palate. Nice length. Upside potential in case the oak integrates with more cellar time. I will hold my remaining bottle for 3 - 5 more years.
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