La Closerie du Grand Poujeaux
Moulis en Médoc Merlot Blend
Moulis en Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
I don’t like the idea of “getting rid” of wine, but this was at the bottom of my cellar rack (that’s right: rack, singular), and I felt like it might be over-aged. I was right. Still has a lot of character, standing strong, but the fruit is getting weaker and muted. Not corked, but faintly musty. The last 99 bottle I had a year ago was singing, but this is a farewell. I’ll sip it slowly over the next day or so and see if some air will do this one some good.
Day 2: Some of the must has evaporated and the fruit is better. But still feels too old and not so tasty. I was hoping for more improvement. Lowering my rating.
I don’t like the idea of “getting rid” of wine, but this was at the bottom of my cellar rack (that’s right: rack, singular), and I felt like it might be over-aged. I was right. Still has a lot of character, standing strong, but the fruit is getting weaker and muted. Not corked, but faintly musty. The last 99 bottle I had a year ago was singing, but this is a farewell. I’ll sip it slowly over the next day or so and see if some air will do this one some good.
Day 2: Some of the must has evaporated and the fruit is better. But still feels too old and not so tasty. I was hoping for more improvement. Lowering my rating.
I had the 1998 vintage of this dusty old Bordeaux about 5 months ago and it was underwhelming. Maybe an off bottle. But THIS 99 is pretty great. Fresh mixed berries (blueberry) on the nose, and very elegant fruit + tame soft tannins give a really nice mouthfeel with an extraordinarily long finish. Dried herbes de Provence and hay for days. I’m having one glass tonight and will check back in tomorrow after more air. Not an expensive bottle, but age served it well.
Follow up: Really singing on day 2. Got even better with another hour+ in the glass. But I’d say it’s getting slightly past its prime and best to drink now :) Party like it’s 1999.
I had the 1998 vintage of this dusty old Bordeaux about 5 months ago and it was underwhelming. Maybe an off bottle. But THIS 99 is pretty great. Fresh mixed berries (blueberry) on the nose, and very elegant fruit + tame soft tannins give a really nice mouthfeel with an extraordinarily long finish. Dried herbes de Provence and hay for days. I’m having one glass tonight and will check back in tomorrow after more air. Not an expensive bottle, but age served it well.
Follow up: Really singing on day 2. Got even better with another hour+ in the glass. But I’d say it’s getting slightly past its prime and best to drink now :) Party like it’s 1999.
It’s ok. Age doesn’t always equal quality! #garagiste
Follow up after 9 months: I decanted my second bottle for 3 hours, and there wasn’t much difference. Tons of sediment, so the last glass is undrinkable. Still mediocre.
It’s ok. Age doesn’t always equal quality! #garagiste
Follow up after 9 months: I decanted my second bottle for 3 hours, and there wasn’t much difference. Tons of sediment, so the last glass is undrinkable. Still mediocre.
Old very drinkable and financially responsible Bdx from the kl bin.
Old very drinkable and financially responsible Bdx from the kl bin.
Jul 22nd, 2019
