2012. Great stuff right here. Spices and earth on the nose, currants, blackberries, sour cherry, darker fruits too. Prunes for sure. Maybe a hint of date. Earthy and grippy. Nice structure (I think?) Great mouthfeel, some tannins but not too much. Definitely will buy this again.
2012. Great stuff right here. Spices and earth on the nose, currants, blackberries, sour cherry, darker fruits too. Prunes for sure. Maybe a hint of date. Earthy and grippy. Nice structure (I think?) Great mouthfeel, some tannins but not too much. Definitely will buy this again.
2 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2018
Got so much better after it was open for several hours. Starting to show some aged characteristics. I think you could hold it longer but personally I think it’s great right now.
Got so much better after it was open for several hours. Starting to show some aged characteristics. I think you could hold it longer but personally I think it’s great right now.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2019
The 2012 La Vieille Cure is once again a real overachiever. Round, succulent and deeply expressive, the 2012 hits all the right notes. A host of raspberry jam, iron, smoke, herb and spice notes meld together in this impressive, voluptuous Fronsac. This is a very strong showing. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
The 2012 La Vieille Cure is once again a real overachiever. Round, succulent and deeply expressive, the 2012 hits all the right notes. A host of raspberry jam, iron, smoke, herb and spice notes meld together in this impressive, voluptuous Fronsac. This is a very strong showing. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2017
Always a solid bottle but in a double blind and bottle 8 of 8 it was never going to have a fair shake in the line up. Still showed why it’s great QPR.
Always a solid bottle but in a double blind and bottle 8 of 8 it was never going to have a fair shake in the line up. Still showed why it’s great QPR.
Apr 29th, 2022Amazing QPR for aged Bordeaux. With Italian food and a tomahawk no less. Life and let live.
Amazing QPR for aged Bordeaux. With Italian food and a tomahawk no less. Life and let live.
Feb 28th, 2022
Slightly spicy but with big round flavor.
Slightly spicy but with big round flavor.
Jan 17th, 2019
Good, had at Steakhouse
Nov 29th, 2018
A semi vertical comparison. Found a few 2012s at the store. Need to buy a couple more. Lots of forest floor, leather, and cherry. Clearly a bordeaux and you could confidently cellar this for a while.
A semi vertical comparison. Found a few 2012s at the store. Need to buy a couple more. Lots of forest floor, leather, and cherry. Clearly a bordeaux and you could confidently cellar this for a while.
Sep 20th, 2018
Yes metal, iron whatever. Better with steak, needs to breathe. Good. Worth $30? Idk.
Yes metal, iron whatever. Better with steak, needs to breathe. Good. Worth $30? Idk.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Smells fruity but doesn’t taste it. Better with food than without
Smells fruity but doesn’t taste it. Better with food than without
Jun 7th, 2018
Canon-Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
