Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Disappointing, maybe a touch maderized.
Disappointing, maybe a touch maderized.
1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2018
Tawny color. Not overly dark. Nice nose. Notes of black cherry, mocha, light tobacco and a hint of coffee. Very smooth and great mouth feel. Gave this 7 hours of air which was very much needed as this was closed and quiet at open. Everyone liked this.
Tawny color. Not overly dark. Nice nose. Notes of black cherry, mocha, light tobacco and a hint of coffee. Very smooth and great mouth feel. Gave this 7 hours of air which was very much needed as this was closed and quiet at open. Everyone liked this.
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2019
This is near perfection with wonderful jammy fruit balanced with earthiness tannins greatly justified to elegance. Darn good juice with no coaxing necessary.
This is near perfection with wonderful jammy fruit balanced with earthiness tannins greatly justified to elegance. Darn good juice with no coaxing necessary.
Aug 3rd, 2024
Had this wine in december. This one was in line with my last encounter. Old school Medoc style. A lot tertiary characteristics.
Had this wine in december. This one was in line with my last encounter. Old school Medoc style. A lot tertiary characteristics.
Feb 21st, 2024Awesome red! Thank you B. Komoto.
Awesome red! Thank you B. Komoto.
Oct 24th, 2023
1hr+ decant. Dark red color with plenty of maroon and bricking. Floral, Smokey nose. Wine is drinkable but tart with earth and little fruit remaining. Oldest wine I’ve ever had which was fun but not all that enjoyable.
1hr+ decant. Dark red color with plenty of maroon and bricking. Floral, Smokey nose. Wine is drinkable but tart with earth and little fruit remaining. Oldest wine I’ve ever had which was fun but not all that enjoyable.
Jun 19th, 2023
1989 vintage. Multiple (6) bottles decanted and tasted after 1 hr, 2hrs and 4hrs. Still a bit rambunctious but some of the spiky edges have folded inwards and the overall impression is less "Ruler of the known world" as it once was. Seemed a tad more advanced/accelerated than my last visit. Still very very nice. Would like to taste again before officially going totally OPD/DOA on such a historically great wine. 4.4.23.
1989 vintage. Multiple (6) bottles decanted and tasted after 1 hr, 2hrs and 4hrs. Still a bit rambunctious but some of the spiky edges have folded inwards and the overall impression is less "Ruler of the known world" as it once was. Seemed a tad more advanced/accelerated than my last visit. Still very very nice. Would like to taste again before officially going totally OPD/DOA on such a historically great wine. 4.4.23.
Apr 5th, 2023
I was struck by this wine’s freshness and character. Very Pauillac !
I was struck by this wine’s freshness and character. Very Pauillac !
Mar 20th, 2023
Light body, notes of tobacco, cedar, graphite, leather with slight red currant burst.
Light body, notes of tobacco, cedar, graphite, leather with slight red currant burst.
Dec 31st, 2022
