This was much better than I anticipated it to be; the nose is definitely dominated by earthy notes; forest floor, dried tobacco, worn leather; there is still a hint of some dark fruit, but it is in the background; the palate is quite beautifully balanced and perfectly mature; silky and elegant with surprisingly good concentration. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
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11/4/2019 - The Beldens Likes this wine: 88 Points
Well past prime, yet still enjoyable. Velvety smooth with just a touch of fruit left.
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8/5/2019 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
This was much better than I anticipated it to be; the nose is definitely dominated by earthy notes; forest floor, dried tobacco, worn leather; there is still a hint of some dark fruit, but it is in the background; the palate is quite beautifully balanced and perfectly mature; silky and elegant with surprisingly good concentration. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
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12/7/2013 - BigBoy_Sonoma wrote: 87 Points
Some hints of dark fruit, mushrooms, tobacco, and earth. Wine is good but well past it's prime. B/B+
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12/27/2006 - arappaport wrote: 90 Points
Somewhat earthy nose, but the wine itself generally lacks character and finish. Drinking fine now, but not nearly as strong as other 80's chabots.
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10/27/2001 - buckeye76 wrote: 91 Points
ORANGE BROWN ON THE EDGE, DEEP BERRY FRUIT IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR WITH HINTS OF LICORICE AND LEATHER. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH.
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