Redfruits, nice acid lifts this, fully mature and is super clean compared to the gamey/leathery/slightly funky 1999 Pegau CdP, but lacks the depth or flavor interest or sheer complexity of the Pegau!! — 23 days ago
A lighter wine that I like. Weird. Slightly earthy with pepper — 9 days ago
Absolutely drinking perfectly tonight, the 1999 CdPs always seemed less structured than other vintages around then, great acid balance, just a tiny bit of funk adds some nice complexity, excellent!! — 23 days ago
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of red & black fruit, earth, leather.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, leather, earth, peppercorn, black olive. Medium-rich, velvety tannins
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 days ago
Color is amber with lots of variation. Still retains some sweet red fruit amongst the dusty tanning. — 6 days ago
John Bratincevic
NOSE: brambly berries and branches …
TASTE: dense berry compote, baking spices, tobacco, and bitter chocolate ... 90! — 8 days ago