St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Parker rated 100 & I agree. It's right up his alley. Big, lush with a richness that I haven't seen in other vintages. A fabulous nose and extraordinarily long finish. Minute++. The only reason that I did not give it a 10 is its youth. It will definitely evolve over the next 10 years. I am so happy to have uncorked this now to see where it is in its evolution. Stunning., simply stunning. 💯🍷🍷💯.
Highly recommend it!
Parker rated 100 & I agree. It's right up his alley. Big, lush with a richness that I haven't seen in other vintages. A fabulous nose and extraordinarily long finish. Minute++. The only reason that I did not give it a 10 is its youth. It will definitely evolve over the next 10 years. I am so happy to have uncorked this now to see where it is in its evolution. Stunning., simply stunning. 💯🍷🍷💯.
Highly recommend it!
This needs time to evolve. It's wonderful and has a perfect potential, but requires further integration.
375ml format.
This needs time to evolve. It's wonderful and has a perfect potential, but requires further integration.
375ml format.
a ridiculous amount of layers that go on forever! 💥 #matteroftaste
a ridiculous amount of layers that go on forever! 💥 #matteroftaste
Feb 22nd, 2016Tasting 2009 clarets with tasting group last night. No one guessed claret for any of them. Very little fruit in any, rustic, on the boozy side. This was my favorite. V. dark, smoke, forest floor, garrigue. Opened with air.
Tasting 2009 clarets with tasting group last night. No one guessed claret for any of them. Very little fruit in any, rustic, on the boozy side. This was my favorite. V. dark, smoke, forest floor, garrigue. Opened with air.
Jan 11th, 2016
Too young. Can't wait to give it a go after more time in bottle
Too young. Can't wait to give it a go after more time in bottle
Sep 23rd, 2014Been 2.5 years since I last tasted and was BLOWN AWAY by its multitude of offerings ~ this BEHEMOTH is harder to discern now ~ it delivers a BIG blow but with blinders on ~ and after 4 hours it shuts down ~ hold off pulling corks for a while!
Note: tasted 3 bottles all showing like this
Been 2.5 years since I last tasted and was BLOWN AWAY by its multitude of offerings ~ this BEHEMOTH is harder to discern now ~ it delivers a BIG blow but with blinders on ~ and after 4 hours it shuts down ~ hold off pulling corks for a while!
Note: tasted 3 bottles all showing like this
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Double Magnum
Double Magnum
Apr 13th, 2017Re-corked after being opened 5 days ago. The wine was untouched, so I said a small prayer and hoped that this would hold up - it did, but obviously, not completely.
Because of this, I decline to rate it, but still, the primary notes, texture, tannins and acidity are still present, and vibrant. I'm really enjoying this tonight. Thanks @Martin G Rivard for sharing this brilliant Bdx. As with my previous note, I feel this is too young to approach at this point. I would leave this for at least another 5 years.
375ml format.
Re-corked after being opened 5 days ago. The wine was untouched, so I said a small prayer and hoped that this would hold up - it did, but obviously, not completely.
Because of this, I decline to rate it, but still, the primary notes, texture, tannins and acidity are still present, and vibrant. I'm really enjoying this tonight. Thanks @Martin G Rivard for sharing this brilliant Bdx. As with my previous note, I feel this is too young to approach at this point. I would leave this for at least another 5 years.
375ml format.
Young, inexperience and lots of potential. 10 years more should do the work.
Young, inexperience and lots of potential. 10 years more should do the work.
Feb 2nd, 2021If you like big huge dark extracted CA wine you will very much like this Frenchie.
If you like big huge dark extracted CA wine you will very much like this Frenchie.
Jun 21st, 2020
