One of the better older Bordeaux I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely at peak with so many layers. It outshined an ‘03 Grand Puy Lacoste (which showed thin), ‘03 Montelena (sadly corked), and an ‘03 BV Georges de LaTour (rich/sweet).
Absolutely on fire from pop, this 20yr old left bank Bordeaux showed none of the overripe/too hot characteristics of the vintage. Deep purple/black in the glass with no bricking. Full-bodied. Mocha, truffle, roasted blackberries and raspberries, graphite on the nose. Ripe (but not overly so) dark berries, plum, cassis with vanilla pipe tobacco and even some iron. Still a good bit of tannin on the finish. This shows as a “modern” style due to the warmth, but balanced. Wish I had more. Pop the corks and enjoy! — 2 years ago
With cassoulet — 4 years ago
Fun wine. Bright fruit, intense cherry and violet; would’ve thought this was from west coast USA. — 2 years ago
It’s still a Grand Puy Lacoste... — 3 years ago
Sweet. It was a shocker but amazing. Lots of honey. — 3 months ago
Dry White Bordeaux — 3 years ago
Smooth, makes you want to drink more. — 5 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2012 | Not a great vintage but very satisfactory now, a Point. Berries, tobacco, chocolate. Round taste. | paired with pigs neck from the bbq | at Gist Tilburg — 2 months ago