Jay Kline
Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1999 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and predominately red fruited with notes of Morello cherry, tomato leaf, some olive…a touch of well oiled leather. On the palate, the wine is dry and has all the “Power of Grayskull” and the relative structure to match. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and more bitter than the other great Bordeaux in the line-up. Drink now with a long decant and through 2049.
Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1999 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and predominately red fruited with notes of Morello cherry, tomato leaf, some olive…a touch of well oiled leather. On the palate, the wine is dry and has all the “Power of Grayskull” and the relative structure to match. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and more bitter than the other great Bordeaux in the line-up. Drink now with a long decant and through 2049.
9.2Kirsten Spalding
Red currants, autumn berry, clove, baking spices, mushroom. This could keep aging. Super well balanced and it still has its acidity, tannins (imagine smooth, round river stones in terms of mouth feel), and fruit is all there. It’s fall and the golden and red autumn leaves are gently fluttering through the air, coating the forest path before you. An elegant Irish Setter is trotting through the foliage just ahead. This dog is sooo happy you’re outside with them. This is everything. Drink this wine while petting this dog. I had a baby this past year and I’m now back with my reviews! #winesandwoofs
Red currants, autumn berry, clove, baking spices, mushroom. This could keep aging. Super well balanced and it still has its acidity, tannins (imagine smooth, round river stones in terms of mouth feel), and fruit is all there. It’s fall and the golden and red autumn leaves are gently fluttering through the air, coating the forest path before you. An elegant Irish Setter is trotting through the foliage just ahead. This dog is sooo happy you’re outside with them. This is everything. Drink this wine while petting this dog. I had a baby this past year and I’m now back with my reviews! #winesandwoofs
9.6David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Happy birthday to my beautiful wife. I am so lucky. Thoughts on notes tomorrow. It’s a special day and dinner! Cheers!
Happy birthday to my beautiful wife. I am so lucky. Thoughts on notes tomorrow. It’s a special day and dinner! Cheers!
9.5Lance E. Farman
Drinking well. Wish there was a bit less Barrell though.
Drinking well. Wish there was a bit less Barrell though.
9.2Vito Sergio Parente
either this wine was in an awkward stage or I'm just not a fan
either this wine was in an awkward stage or I'm just not a fan
8.9Daniel Mahdavian
Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures
Classic nose. Ripe & ready. A beauty queen home coming...
Classic nose. Ripe & ready. A beauty queen home coming...
9.3Winn Roberton
Off vintage? Not for this powerhouse.
Off vintage? Not for this powerhouse.
8.5Ian Burrows
Sommelier Atelier Crenn
Cocoa powder & Christmas cake.... Tannins powdery, impressive length. Really good place right now.
Cocoa powder & Christmas cake.... Tannins powdery, impressive length. Really good place right now.
9.6Ron Siegel
This was very enjoyable that is still youthful but just a step behind their great 00 & 05
This was very enjoyable that is still youthful but just a step behind their great 00 & 05
9.3Jason Brater
Lots of life left in this one. Opened up into a beautiful st Emilion after about 30-45m.
Lots of life left in this one. Opened up into a beautiful st Emilion after about 30-45m.
9.2Location
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