Bought 6b for 10/b from WL 13 years ago; this is #3. Solid cork. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; very mature red fruits, plummy that follows on the palate, good mouthfeel. Enjoyable but this bottle was past prime; another a few weeks back was better so I'll try again. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable (perhaps "+" with some bottle variation).
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The wine improved significantly after my last experience in 2013. The tannin and very rough finish finally softened and was more smooth. You can still taste the coffee grounds but it now adds character and some terroir versus having to clear your tongue of grit. Full body, dark fruits and licorice, structure held up surprisingly with some vegetal notes. Held fine for day 2. Better with food.
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As it aired, there was definitely more fruit. Drunk by several friends, who liked it. There were no tannins, and the wine was still pleasant and had body.
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2/7/2023 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to Oct 15, '22: Rich but faded fruit, pleasant and interesting if you dig for it. Not plummy, easy to drink, but the fruit is subtle.
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10/15/2022 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought 6b for 10/b from WL 13 years ago; this is #3. Solid cork. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; very mature red fruits, plummy that follows on the palate, good mouthfeel. Enjoyable but this bottle was past prime; another a few weeks back was better so I'll try again. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable (perhaps "+" with some bottle variation).
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10/2/2019 - Kentw wrote: 85 Points
Similar to last note in 2017. Surprised that it held this long.
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3/6/2017 - Kentw wrote: 86 Points
The wine improved significantly after my last experience in 2013. The tannin and very rough finish finally softened and was more smooth. You can still taste the coffee grounds but it now adds character and some terroir versus having to clear your tongue of grit. Full body, dark fruits and licorice, structure held up surprisingly with some vegetal notes. Held fine for day 2. Better with food.
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8/29/2014 - RMapou Likes this wine: 84 Points
As it aired, there was definitely more fruit. Drunk by several friends, who liked it. There were no tannins, and the wine was still pleasant and had body.
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