1996 vintage. Last tasted 5.8.25 (9.5), 9.29.24 (9.5) and 8.2.24 (9.6). Decanted with some sed and tasted after an hour. Solid cork and fill. This was the worst showing of the last visits with less tannic structure and slightly more richness. Tasted a bit more like their "Au Paradis" offering. Not totally dissuaded from picking up another few bottles for enjoyment in the few 5 years or so tho. Three out of four bottles surveyed were fabulous and this wasn't a total swing and a miss. 07.18.25. — 3 months ago
Good flavour. Almost fresh tasting at first. — 23 days ago
Ruby with Cherry, blackberry, mint and tobacco aromas. Full bodied and velvety with an oak finish. Took a little while for this one to open up. — 2 months ago
[Tasted on July 26, 2025 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]
Lemon, apple, mango and mandarin orange, with ginger and almonds. — 2 months ago
1 hour decant. A striking dark magenta color. On the nose: subtle notes of dark cherry, smoke, pencil shavings, earth, and hints of leather/tobacco. Taste: dark cherry/plum, earth, oak, bitter chocolate, with a slightly astringent tobacco and dried herbs finish. — 3 months ago
Great wine!! — 24 days ago
Very good…Slightly too much oak? — a month ago
William Brouwer
Full body. Nice nose. Smooth. Enjoying a glass at the Olde Brick House in Rochester, MN. — 6 days ago