Opened about 8 hours prior to service and Audouze’d. The 1989 pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core and a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity and light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated black and red fruits: brambles, poblano pepper, smoked and candied pork belly, leather, mint, damp decomposing earth, gentle spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and still pretty grippy. What’s wild is how relatively “modern” this wine comes across; especially considering the more humble Côtes de Bourg appellation. Drink now. — 3 months ago
A chance to compare again with proper notes. Aromas of maple syrup and honey. The Sherry sweetness comes through, with a toasty, nutty character on top of the grape. Very nice. — 7 months ago
Very smooth
Balanced
Not overbearing
Went well with food
2022
— 2 months ago
Strong tanines, alcohol and round full bodied wine. Fruity at the start and gets spicy at the end. — 3 months ago
Fresh and crisp had with miso cod — 7 months ago
3.4. Very good red Bordeaux blend. On sale for $24.99. — 3 months ago
Really nice light, savory, fruity. Very good deal under $100 last 2 bottles at formentos. — 6 months ago
Excellent QPR. With A5 wagyu 🥩 — 7 months ago
M. Christopher Roebuck
Nose presents as unripe blue fruit, palate gives cherry and herbs. All gauges read "Medium". Definitely ready now for full enjoyment. Alc may be Med+. Finish is delicious and very long. This is a great wine.
94 points — 7 days ago