Medium ruby garnet , quite light garnet , terracotta rim . Quite spicy , tobacco , earthy , sous bois tinged nose . On the palate quite strict , slightly lean red fruited sous bois , tobacco , earthy coffee tinged. Refreshing high acidity , slightly gritty , and drying tannin . Ok length and balance . Showing quite well , at peak, now and over the next 5 years .
Medium ruby garnet , quite light garnet , terracotta rim . Quite spicy , tobacco , earthy , sous bois tinged nose . On the palate quite strict , slightly lean red fruited sous bois , tobacco , earthy coffee tinged. Refreshing high acidity , slightly gritty , and drying tannin . Ok length and balance . Showing quite well , at peak, now and over the next 5 years .
Mar 22nd, 2024
1988 vintage. Medium-light garnet, showing amber at the rim. Silky mouthfeel. Bright cherry, leather, a touch of amber. 12.2% ABV. From the FIL’s collection.
1988 vintage. Medium-light garnet, showing amber at the rim. Silky mouthfeel. Bright cherry, leather, a touch of amber. 12.2% ABV. From the FIL’s collection.
Feb 20th, 20211988 vintage. From the FIL’s collection. Soft but not sweet, red berries, lingering cranberry or blackberry. This one took about 2 hours to open up. 12% ABV.
1988 vintage. From the FIL’s collection. Soft but not sweet, red berries, lingering cranberry or blackberry. This one took about 2 hours to open up. 12% ABV.
Nov 17th, 2018
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
