Mid crimson with a tawny rim showing its age. Just as impressive as the 2000 vintage which tends to get the accolades. This blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Aromatics of an old flower arrangement that had dried off with mature black fruits and cedar. My last bottle at 24 years of age but many say this could carry on until the mid 2030s. A classic Bordeaux living up to its “Super Second” standing.
Mid crimson with a tawny rim showing its age. Just as impressive as the 2000 vintage which tends to get the accolades. This blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Aromatics of an old flower arrangement that had dried off with mature black fruits and cedar. My last bottle at 24 years of age but many say this could carry on until the mid 2030s. A classic Bordeaux living up to its “Super Second” standing.
Aug 3rd, 2025
Tart red fruit & tons of secondary - soy, leather, cigar box & dry earth. Beautiful!
Tart red fruit & tons of secondary - soy, leather, cigar box & dry earth. Beautiful!
Mar 17th, 2016
Just a baby but opened up after 2 hours. Another decade should do.
Just a baby but opened up after 2 hours. Another decade should do.
Nov 19th, 20152001-blackberries, leather, chocolate, sandalwood, delicious - lots of life!
2001-blackberries, leather, chocolate, sandalwood, delicious - lots of life!
Apr 18th, 2015
Opened many years too early
Opened many years too early
Aug 5th, 2014
A baby, can't wait to revisit
A baby, can't wait to revisit
Feb 22nd, 2014
Has finally entered a the period to enjoy with patience rewarded. A nice nose of earth, dark berries, and florals. Nice long finish with a bit of plum coming through. An hour decant to the benefit of the wine.
Has finally entered a the period to enjoy with patience rewarded. A nice nose of earth, dark berries, and florals. Nice long finish with a bit of plum coming through. An hour decant to the benefit of the wine.
Oct 2nd, 2024
Cigar, leather, violet.
Mar 17th, 2023
Wonderful wine that opened up nicely after an hour in the decanter. Great start to an evening with colleagues and just the right choice before we got to the steak where some of the other wines shined a lot more
Wonderful wine that opened up nicely after an hour in the decanter. Great start to an evening with colleagues and just the right choice before we got to the steak where some of the other wines shined a lot more
Jul 18th, 2022
Instructive persistent correct and satisfying Cabernet.
Instructive persistent correct and satisfying Cabernet.
Jun 13th, 2022
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
