Thought this was really good. It’s soft, fruit-driven, low alcohol and overall not too dissimilar to the actual (albeit I don’t think it would quite go the same distance).
If you’re holding onto this, probably give it a run over the next 3 years.
Cork pull, short decant and into it.
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Not what I was expecting from this tough vintage - it isn't under nor over ripe, no smoke taint. Instead is a rather classic Bordeaux style but rather dilute. Low alcohol yes, but even so it's as if it were watered down.
{12.6%, cork}.
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Beautiful deep colour, darker than I expected. The nose was restrained with subtle fruit. Lovely structure. For a wine that was supposed to be from such a tough vintage it was superb.
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1/27/2022 - mrwineface wrote: 92 Points
Thought this was really good. It’s soft, fruit-driven, low alcohol and overall not too dissimilar to the actual (albeit I don’t think it would quite go the same distance).
If you’re holding onto this, probably give it a run over the next 3 years.
Cork pull, short decant and into it.
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3/26/2018 - ProfByron Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not what I was expecting from this tough vintage - it isn't under nor over ripe, no smoke taint. Instead is a rather classic Bordeaux style but rather dilute. Low alcohol yes, but even so it's as if it were watered down.
{12.6%, cork}.
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11/7/2013 - jharaen wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful deep colour, darker than I expected. The nose was restrained with subtle fruit. Lovely structure. For a wine that was supposed to be from such a tough vintage it was superb.
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7/3/2013 - HouseOfBacon wrote:
Cherries on the noise, cassis and tobacco flavours with a touch of earthiness... Should benefit from a couple of years in the cellar.
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