Much more primary nose, sick nose, deeper and layered than 1996, so fine, so refined, floral and tar and tobacco. There is a vastness to aromas. Sicko complex. 9.8 nose. More concentration, more purity. This groks the 96. Wow. Best BAMA I’ve ever had.
Much more primary nose, sick nose, deeper and layered than 1996, so fine, so refined, floral and tar and tobacco. There is a vastness to aromas. Sicko complex. 9.8 nose. More concentration, more purity. This groks the 96. Wow. Best BAMA I’ve ever had.
Oct 31st, 2021
Whew—not for the impatient. Crazy backward at first but after many, many hours of air opened up to reveal stunning strawberries, cedar, black tea and leather. Lighter style but tons of structure and high toned acidity, perhaps more akin spiritually to a traditionalist Barolo than a modern (read: inky, purple, oaky) Bdx. Will definitely seek out again. This fresh prince of Bel-Air is kicking it old school and it is a breath of fresh air.
Whew—not for the impatient. Crazy backward at first but after many, many hours of air opened up to reveal stunning strawberries, cedar, black tea and leather. Lighter style but tons of structure and high toned acidity, perhaps more akin spiritually to a traditionalist Barolo than a modern (read: inky, purple, oaky) Bdx. Will definitely seek out again. This fresh prince of Bel-Air is kicking it old school and it is a breath of fresh air.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2019
Moist earth, clay and rose on the nose. Subtle nose, never really giving. Some pencil shavings. Palate is rose petals. A stern, lean, acidic, food friendly style with not much of a hint of the vintage’s heat. Iron on the long finish.
Moist earth, clay and rose on the nose. Subtle nose, never really giving. Some pencil shavings. Palate is rose petals. A stern, lean, acidic, food friendly style with not much of a hint of the vintage’s heat. Iron on the long finish.
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2022
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
