Vivek Surti
Marketing Director Nashville Wine Auction
Out of magnum
Out of magnum
9.2Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Defective and flat fruit profile. Seemed more like black mold penetration since the classic TCA profile was not apparent
Defective and flat fruit profile. Seemed more like black mold penetration since the classic TCA profile was not apparent
6.1David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Sour red fruits, a little watery on flavor, dusty limestone, feels chalky on the tongue.
Sour red fruits, a little watery on flavor, dusty limestone, feels chalky on the tongue.
8.9Helen Keplinger
Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines
Brett and tired. Dry and short.
Brett and tired. Dry and short.
7.4Pon Gong
Pomerol classique et typique assez profond reste jeune
Pomerol classique et typique assez profond reste jeune
9.0Peter Slagowitz
Drunk out of magnum. Excellent. Complex. Smoke meat juice tobacco. Dark muted fruit.
Drunk out of magnum. Excellent. Complex. Smoke meat juice tobacco. Dark muted fruit.
9.6Henrik Poulsen
Magnum (courtesy of Mr. Alejandro Garcia)
Magnum (courtesy of Mr. Alejandro Garcia)
DrinkBordeaux
1995 Château l'Evangile from a half bottle. Still has that nice ripe red fruit, menthol, tobacco, truffle, wet leaves, and dustiness on the nose. Medium bodied, rustic, and at time austere. A medium length finish. Could benefit from a bit more acidity, but otherwise the balance is there. Still has tannins to resolve. Based on experience from half and standard bottles, this is a great time to drink this wine as it's definitely in its drinking window. My only concern is that as its fruit fades, it may become austere to the point that some may not enjoy it. But right now, there is a lot of old style charm that is easy to like. There's also no rush to drink this, as I'll bet the fruit stays ripe and in the forefront for a least a few more years.
1995 Château l'Evangile from a half bottle. Still has that nice ripe red fruit, menthol, tobacco, truffle, wet leaves, and dustiness on the nose. Medium bodied, rustic, and at time austere. A medium length finish. Could benefit from a bit more acidity, but otherwise the balance is there. Still has tannins to resolve. Based on experience from half and standard bottles, this is a great time to drink this wine as it's definitely in its drinking window. My only concern is that as its fruit fades, it may become austere to the point that some may not enjoy it. But right now, there is a lot of old style charm that is easy to like. There's also no rush to drink this, as I'll bet the fruit stays ripe and in the forefront for a least a few more years.
9.3Derek Hearst
Plum, cranberry, iron and leather. Classic Pomerol. This is probably as good as this one is going to get so drink up! In a very good place right now
Plum, cranberry, iron and leather. Classic Pomerol. This is probably as good as this one is going to get so drink up! In a very good place right now
9.2Mac Hofeditz
Another amazing wine at annual holiday party...
Another amazing wine at annual holiday party...
9.2Location
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