Quite deep golden yellow color with faint lime-green highlights. Dull, somewhat earthy and slightly musty nose with aromas of nutty oxidation, some honeyed sweetness and a hint of cardboard. I wonder if the wine is past its peak, corked or both? It feels dull, somewhat mellow and quite full-bodied on the palate with flavors of nutty oxidation, some earthy notes, a little bit of cardboard, light pithy citrus fruit notes and a sweeter hint of ripe cantaloupe. Moderately high acidity. The finish is mellow, understated and somewhat earthy with flavors of ripe citrus fruits, some cardboard, a little bit of hay and a hint of nutty oxidative character.
An aged Bordeaux Blanc that seems to suffer from a mild case of TCA. Quite uninspiring. Meh.
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Bordeaux Tasting at Cafe Levain: Nose: Slight peach aroma and a little mineral. Palate: Nice acid with some subdued grapefruit and gravel hints. Clean finish.
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I am re-arranging my fahters winecellar and found 2 cases of this wine... I opened one to help me to get over those cheep burgundies my grandmother bought in the 40' and 50'... and let me tell you, this carbonnieux realy helps me. A wonderful wine... very light colour, and a fine, not very dominant taste. Apricots and a little bit of a young unlitten cigar - some mushroom is also there. a fine hint of leather and a bit of lime in my mouth... WOW! I like that one a lot!!
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6/22/2021 - forceberry wrote: flawed
12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
Quite deep golden yellow color with faint lime-green highlights. Dull, somewhat earthy and slightly musty nose with aromas of nutty oxidation, some honeyed sweetness and a hint of cardboard. I wonder if the wine is past its peak, corked or both? It feels dull, somewhat mellow and quite full-bodied on the palate with flavors of nutty oxidation, some earthy notes, a little bit of cardboard, light pithy citrus fruit notes and a sweeter hint of ripe cantaloupe. Moderately high acidity. The finish is mellow, understated and somewhat earthy with flavors of ripe citrus fruits, some cardboard, a little bit of hay and a hint of nutty oxidative character.
An aged Bordeaux Blanc that seems to suffer from a mild case of TCA. Quite uninspiring. Meh.
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11/26/2014 - cbuhlman wrote: 85 Points
tired and over the hill, but otherwise drinkable.
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3/8/2009 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Bordeaux Tasting from 2009: Slight peach aroma and a little mineral. Good acidity and clean finish.
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3/8/2009 - Mattshank wrote: 89 Points
Bordeaux Tasting at Cafe Levain: Nose: Slight peach aroma and a little mineral. Palate: Nice acid with some subdued grapefruit and gravel hints. Clean finish.
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6/29/2008 - beatus wrote: 90 Points
I am re-arranging my fahters winecellar and found 2 cases of this wine... I opened one to help me to get over those cheep burgundies my grandmother bought in the 40' and 50'... and let me tell you, this carbonnieux realy helps me. A wonderful wine... very light colour, and a fine, not very dominant taste. Apricots and a little bit of a young unlitten cigar - some mushroom is also there. a fine hint of leather and a bit of lime in my mouth... WOW! I like that one a lot!!
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