One full 12 bottle case found in a cellar of one of my customers, gave me a bottle for a try, so pnp, harsh black fruit smell, earthy as earthy can be, started quite open and delicate, good fresh black fruit here still, all kinds of earthy tones, underbrush, some mineral whiff, but with more aeration changing to a more and more unpleasant metallic showing while swallowing, so if you have on of these still, drink up without any decant, at first 88, later a very friendly
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My impression was based on my 5L which I got from JJB direct Chateau at a stupid price. I anticipated enjoying it with a lot of blue cheese, truffle infused gouda, etc based on the other review's but the large format clearly held up. Truthfully it was a really nice aged Bordeaux. I tend to like my wines with a bit more fruit left than the dried cranberry, musty, dampy, earthy, bacony stuff left over and to my surprise there was still a solid amount of fruit (plum, bruised raspberry, dated current) to back it all up and stand with it. Though I'm sure the 750's and mag's are quite tired, I'm glad my preconceived notions were snuffed. 10 people finished it to the last sandy, gritty drop.
Drank a Magnum Bottle after 2 hrs of decanting. The color was strong, as was the nose, strong earthy bouquet, but the taste was quite light. Much of the tannin was gone, and typical bordeaux flavors were missing. Paired with grilled pork, which worked OK, actually strengthened the taste of the wine a bit, but overall not one I would prefer. At 20 years old, this wine is almost done. I still have 2 Mags I have to get through!
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Vin encore âpre, mais délicieux... je l'ai particulièrement apprécié avec une pointe de Roquefort, la violence de celui-ci contrebalançant sa propre violence et faisant ressortir a contrario sa douceur... Il n'est pas évident à approcher à cause de son aspect encore très tannique, mais il vaut très certainement le détour, et vous ravira sans nul doute avec un bon fromage persillé, ou si, comme moi, vous aimez les vins qui ont un goût âpre comme votre propre vie (et quelle vie vraiment vécue n'a pas un goût âpre d'une manière ou d'une autre ?).
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Managed to catch this right at the point where deliciously soft mulberry and subtle berries are still in evidence but the new guard comprising dark, sticky, meaty, funky elements have arrived at the mouth-party, and are raring to jump the queue, punch the bouncer in the mouth, kick the door in and order a round of tequilas for everyone at the bar.
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This bottle was recently purchased at retail for less than $20 and was paired with a meal of charcoal grilled filet mignon, shallots and mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, and mustard greens finished with balsamic vingegar and garlic. The wine was a very dark purple and had the tobacco aspect often found in Pauillac reds. It matched well with the first two dishes mentioned and was a very good value for the price. This was one of the best two or three wines costing under $20 that I've had in the past several years.
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Lovely wine.. i am very happy i chose this wone tonight. we went to a local butcher and picked up a couple of steaks, dry aged. add some blue cheese and - YUM!
the wine was still rather tannic, with powerfull currants on the nose. Although only 45 % cab it seemed like much more. Not perfect alone, but with the steak and a bit over an hour in the decanter this wine was perfect. it was not the focal point of the dinner but a lovely addition that really shined through and provided immence pleasure. Nice aged bordeaux. YUM ...
thanks again glenn
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3/23/2021 - fc1910 wrote: 84 Points
One full 12 bottle case found in a cellar of one of my customers, gave me a bottle for a try, so pnp,
harsh black fruit smell, earthy as earthy can be,
started quite open and delicate, good fresh black fruit here still, all kinds of earthy tones, underbrush, some mineral whiff,
but with more aeration changing to a more and more unpleasant metallic showing while swallowing,
so if you have on of these still, drink up without any decant, at first 88, later a very friendly
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3/28/2020 - StephenPezzola Likes this wine: 92 Points
Extremely smooth, with some fruit forward still
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1/29/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: flawed
Corked. Damn. Seems like there could've been a solid wine underneath the TCA.
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11/11/2019 - spacewrangler wrote: 90 Points
From 750ml, classic Bdx nose of crushed rocks, red berry fruit and some underbrush. Tons of fruit left, maybe a touch of brett on the palate.
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10/29/2014 - Zesser wrote: 90 Points
My impression was based on my 5L which I got from JJB direct Chateau at a stupid price. I anticipated enjoying it with a lot of blue cheese, truffle infused gouda, etc based on the other review's but the large format clearly held up. Truthfully it was a really nice aged Bordeaux. I tend to like my wines with a bit more fruit left than the dried cranberry, musty, dampy, earthy, bacony stuff left over and to my surprise there was still a solid amount of fruit (plum, bruised raspberry, dated current) to back it all up and stand with it. Though I'm sure the 750's and mag's are quite tired, I'm glad my preconceived notions were snuffed. 10 people finished it to the last sandy, gritty drop.
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10/1/2014 - MikeAllard wrote: 75 Points
Drank a Magnum Bottle after 2 hrs of decanting. The color was strong, as was the nose, strong earthy bouquet, but the taste was quite light. Much of the tannin was gone, and typical bordeaux flavors were missing. Paired with grilled pork, which worked OK, actually strengthened the taste of the wine a bit, but overall not one I would prefer. At 20 years old, this wine is almost done. I still have 2 Mags I have to get through!
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8/5/2014 - meqoubal36 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Vin encore âpre, mais délicieux... je l'ai particulièrement apprécié avec une pointe de Roquefort, la violence de celui-ci contrebalançant sa propre violence et faisant ressortir a contrario sa douceur... Il n'est pas évident à approcher à cause de son aspect encore très tannique, mais il vaut très certainement le détour, et vous ravira sans nul doute avec un bon fromage persillé, ou si, comme moi, vous aimez les vins qui ont un goût âpre comme votre propre vie (et quelle vie vraiment vécue n'a pas un goût âpre d'une manière ou d'une autre ?).
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9/19/2013 - Will Devize wrote:
Managed to catch this right at the point where deliciously soft mulberry and subtle berries are still in evidence but the new guard comprising dark, sticky, meaty, funky elements have arrived at the mouth-party, and are raring to jump the queue, punch the bouncer in the mouth, kick the door in and order a round of tequilas for everyone at the bar.
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7/23/2007 - winemaker wrote: 82 Points
Purchased from the Wine Club in San Jose in 1997 for $18.99. Mediocre claret. Not much to this and not much fruit left.
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6/11/2006 - DavidKehler wrote:
This bottle was recently purchased at retail for less than $20 and was paired with a meal of charcoal grilled filet mignon, shallots and mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, and mustard greens finished with balsamic vingegar and garlic. The wine was a very dark purple and had the tobacco aspect often found in Pauillac reds. It matched well with the first two dishes mentioned and was a very good value for the price. This was one of the best two or three wines costing under $20 that I've had in the past several years.
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11/20/2004 - Mlermontov wrote: 90 Points
Lovely wine.. i am very happy i chose this wone tonight. we went to a local butcher and picked up a couple of steaks, dry aged. add some blue cheese and - YUM!
the wine was still rather tannic, with powerfull currants on the nose. Although only 45 % cab it seemed like much more. Not perfect alone, but with the steak and a bit over an hour in the decanter this wine was perfect. it was not the focal point of the dinner but a lovely addition that really shined through and provided immence pleasure. Nice aged bordeaux. YUM ...
thanks again glenn
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