v17. Very good! Soft, dusty, white pepper and tobacco nose. Fresh black currant and cassis fruit. Tight, chewy, black pepper, dried herb and leather finish. Nicely balanced. — a month ago
Deep dark cherry. Orange zest. Earthy and rustic. Classic. But the wine lacks anything special where i would say wow. Wine oxidizes within 2 hours so air does not make a difference. So I will drink these bottles up. Note these wines needed to be aged for 15 years to develop. — a month ago
An abundance of red fruit and a slight noticeable hint of what I like to call funk. Most importantly balanced with bright acidity. — a month ago
With a boneless ribeye. — 2 months ago
Went well with fondue. Sweet and balanced, crisp and clear like sipping on an apple. — 4 months ago
Double decant for sediment and pour. A splendid still dark tawny red color. On the nose: expressive notes of stewed blackberry/plum, worn leather, musty forest floor, truffles, mint. Taste: silky, elegant, savory wine with dried strawberries, leather, cedar, earth, and a peppery chocolate espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Still delivering like a champ at 45 years and glad to have a couple more bottles — a month ago
Magnum from winery in early 00s. Perfect color and big, deep aromas of cassis, horsehair, menthol & sage and vanilla oak, A polished feel (new oak). Just smooth & effortless, hardly any tannin on the finish. No sediment! Shows liveliness of its younger years, big sweet fruit and slight alcohol (like old whiskey). Stunned it kept in perfect condition — 2 months ago
Chris MacLean
Crisp but needs air to settle in — 16 days ago