Very timid upon opening, maybe even a little flat and uninviting but it sure blossomed in the glass. Nose of leather, tar, smoke, tobacco, maybe a dried prune. Notes of spice, tar, there’s a minerality there as well. Tannins still present and grippy but mild with a lingering finish. Pleasantly surprised by this one and glad we let it do its thing. Very enjoyable even if on the downslope.
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Superb showing for this, my last bottle of this wine. Dark in the glass, impeccable balance between the cedary notes, classic cassis and graphite notes. with good acidity still in place. Perfect with a beef roast and yorkshire pudding.
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12/23/2022 - The Wine Monkeys Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very timid upon opening, maybe even a little flat and uninviting but it sure blossomed in the glass. Nose of leather, tar, smoke, tobacco, maybe a dried prune. Notes of spice, tar, there’s a minerality there as well. Tannins still present and grippy but mild with a lingering finish. Pleasantly surprised by this one and glad we let it do its thing. Very enjoyable even if on the downslope.
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8/8/2021 - JamesW88 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still tastes fresh despite its years. Grows on you as you let it breathes.
Enjoyable !
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2/18/2017 - IlonaN wrote: 92 Points
Superb showing for this, my last bottle of this wine. Dark in the glass, impeccable balance between the cedary notes, classic cassis and graphite notes. with good acidity still in place. Perfect with a beef roast and yorkshire pudding.
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5/23/2015 - Loekkeboe Likes this wine: 90 Points
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3/17/2012 - henkvanl wrote: 88 Points
Well balanced, even mild after all these years. Goes very well with steak and beef stew.
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