A medium-purple color suggested a considerably younger vintage, and indeed this juice has ample remaining life. Absolutely gorgeous nose. Decanted for an hour. A slightly oaky initial finish nicely balanced itself out over the next couple hours. I saved a small pour to assess again in the morning and it delightfully picked up right where it left off. Taste now if you must – you’ll thank yourself for a healthy decant – but the smarter play remains further cellaring.
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Balanced and in its perfect drinking window. Exhibited evolving complexity over a couple hours. Outstanding value. Threw off considerable sediment, decant recommended.
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Very closed upon opening, decanted for 30 minutes but concluded this vintage still needs 3+ more years in cellar. VERY full-bodied, with elevated tannins and oak remaining out of balance. Paired with any other than thick steak this juice will overpower.
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2015 Château Péby Faugères
4/5/2024 - Lemari Likes this wine: 94 Points
A medium-purple color suggested a considerably younger vintage, and indeed this juice has ample remaining life. Absolutely gorgeous nose. Decanted for an hour. A slightly oaky initial finish nicely balanced itself out over the next couple hours. I saved a small pour to assess again in the morning and it delightfully picked up right where it left off. Taste now if you must – you’ll thank yourself for a healthy decant – but the smarter play remains further cellaring.
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2016 Five Star Cellars Quinque Astrum
11/30/2023 - Lemari Likes this wine: 91 Points
Balanced and in its perfect drinking window. Exhibited evolving complexity over a couple hours. Outstanding value. Threw off considerable sediment, decant recommended.
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2018 Antica (Antinori) Cabernet Sauvignon Townsend Vineyard
11/26/2023 - Lemari Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very closed upon opening, decanted for 30 minutes but concluded this vintage still needs 3+ more years in cellar. VERY full-bodied, with elevated tannins and oak remaining out of balance. Paired with any other than thick steak this juice will overpower.
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