2001: going into a black olive, black truffle note. Rich meaty notes, vibrantly meated, smoky, leather, tobacco, cigar. Towards full, complex, chewy. Light liquorice, light black truffle. Tip top. — 10 years ago
Terrific. Easily picked out vs the high fruit of the 90. — 11 years ago
Complex and smooth. — 9 years ago
Dark fruit nice mouth feel — 9 years ago
I have tasted many 1961 over the years, this continues to be one of my favorite wines...The strange thing is that this bottle with its high necklinewas the youngest 1961 that I had ever tried, wine had an great Providence - One owner and one incredible cellar.
1961 was a magical year on the right bank; now over 50 years of age it has lost some weight but picked up elegance on the nose - wet clay, graphite/lead pencil, umami/truffle - nose candy for sure. — 10 years ago
Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 11 years ago
Extremely fruit forward but not as structured or refined as I would have expected. Flavors of tar and blackberry hit the palate right up front, but tend to fade rather prematurely. Solid wine, but my expectations were way too high. — 9 years ago
Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 10 years ago
I do remember....what a wine! — 11 years ago
William Goldsmith
Thanks @Harry Hackett ! — 8 years ago