A phenomenal value in rustic Bordeaux. Old world to it's core. Underripe berry, prune, basement mold, formative acidity and chalky, paper tannins. Great structure and elegance. This is in a wonderful spot now. Complex and changing by the second, but utterly enjoyable. I'm only 27 so I could never have Bordeaux from the 70s and 80s when it was young...but something tells me it was closer to this than many more modern St. Emilions.
A phenomenal value in rustic Bordeaux. Old world to it's core. Underripe berry, prune, basement mold, formative acidity and chalky, paper tannins. Great structure and elegance. This is in a wonderful spot now. Complex and changing by the second, but utterly enjoyable. I'm only 27 so I could never have Bordeaux from the 70s and 80s when it was young...but something tells me it was closer to this than many more modern St. Emilions.
Mar 3rd, 2018
Its about the subtleties here. Blackberries/currants, leather, black pepper. Nice tannins. Very food friendly and great with beef stew
Its about the subtleties here. Blackberries/currants, leather, black pepper. Nice tannins. Very food friendly and great with beef stew
Dec 26th, 2015
Was kind of tired but still hold on a bit - fun to try but feels like it has past its peak - good experience
Was kind of tired but still hold on a bit - fun to try but feels like it has past its peak - good experience
Mar 26th, 2015
Great pairing for a Christmas Prime Rib!
Great pairing for a Christmas Prime Rib!
Dec 26th, 2014
Costco find that wish I overlooked, hard to believe Decanter gave this 96… uninspiring, black fruit & soil, licorice, nothing wrong just lacking polish one expects
Costco find that wish I overlooked, hard to believe Decanter gave this 96… uninspiring, black fruit & soil, licorice, nothing wrong just lacking polish one expects
Nov 10th, 2024
I must not like Bordeaux blends, because I could only stomach glas
I must not like Bordeaux blends, because I could only stomach glas
Oct 5th, 2024
37 ans!!! Il a du corps sur le coup, mais peu de longueur. Des odeurs de champignons séchés - il s’est ouvert, odeur et goût de tabac et de vin fortifié - genre madère. Belle expérience pour un 1986, mais un peu dépassé son temps de gloire. Merci @Danilo Bartolini !
37 ans!!! Il a du corps sur le coup, mais peu de longueur. Des odeurs de champignons séchés - il s’est ouvert, odeur et goût de tabac et de vin fortifié - genre madère. Belle expérience pour un 1986, mais un peu dépassé son temps de gloire. Merci @Danilo Bartolini !
Aug 12th, 2023
The 2009 vintage aged really well. It was smooth with berries and heavy with aromas. I loved it
The 2009 vintage aged really well. It was smooth with berries and heavy with aromas. I loved it
Jan 22nd, 20202009 vintage very smooth and aged well
2009 vintage very smooth and aged well
Jan 8th, 2020
Blah.
Mar 30th, 2018
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
