This was a pirate wine the host graciously opened to pair against a 2000 Lafleur Petrus, both served blind. None of the heat of the vintage and some exotic notes on the nose, just a classic Comtesse. 93-94
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2003 a ripe, warm vintage.
Soften medium plus tannins. It’s Bordeaux lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum that leans into pudding, dark cherries, ripe strawberries, hues of purple & blue fruits. Dark spice w/ palate heat, nutmeg, clove , cinnamon notes, mid berry cola, some black licorice, vanillin, dark, rich forest floor with a touch of dry leaves, lead pencil shavings, dry tobacco, sandalwood to cedar, 1/2 used leather, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry herbs, dry to moist, grey, volcanic clay, fresh & withering dark, red flowers, framed in lavender & liquid violets, excellent acidity with excellent; tension, structure, balance and elegant finish that goes on and on.
First wine w/ an Allen Brothers Ribcap.
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5/24/2024 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was a pirate wine the host graciously opened to pair against a 2000 Lafleur Petrus, both served blind. None of the heat of the vintage and some exotic notes on the nose, just a classic Comtesse. 93-94
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5/9/2024 - S-C-S Likes this wine: 94 Points
This wine turns from Californian style Bordeaux to a very elegant Bordeaux.
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5/3/2024 - Somm David T Likes this wine: 95 Points
Are there many/any better Pauillac second growths?
2003 a ripe, warm vintage.
Soften medium plus tannins. It’s Bordeaux lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum that leans into pudding, dark cherries, ripe strawberries, hues of purple & blue fruits. Dark spice w/ palate heat, nutmeg, clove , cinnamon notes, mid berry cola, some black licorice, vanillin, dark, rich forest floor with a touch of dry leaves, lead pencil shavings, dry tobacco, sandalwood to cedar, 1/2 used leather, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry herbs, dry to moist, grey, volcanic clay, fresh & withering dark, red flowers, framed in lavender & liquid violets, excellent acidity with excellent; tension, structure, balance and elegant finish that goes on and on.
First wine w/ an Allen Brothers Ribcap.
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4/21/2024 - VinandJoan wrote:
Left open for 6 hours as used for cooking. Slightly maderized.
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4/12/2024 - Mbullmer wrote: 91 Points
Most powerful of the Bordeaux’s drank tonight. Typical left bank Bordeaux notes.
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