Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

Need some more time to make it awake

Youthful!! Big wine!!

Great 2004 Saint Emilion. Surprise by how soft the tannins were with great tobacco notes. Fruity yet not overly ripe or jammy, very approachable, probably still have a good 10 years ahead of live, but perfect for enjoyment now. No need to decant.

This was great. First bottle of this I’ve had. Happy to have a few more!

Smooth and fine tannins; quite fruit-forward, made me think new world merlot

Very fine claret, drinking quite nicely at present.

Finesse over strength. Drinking very nice. Probably at peak.

Ok, who brought a #Bordeaux to a #Burgundy tasting? Hey, this 2004 is much better than the vintage suggests. Close to peak with plenty of body and fruit.

Probably started too early. All of the notes suggest 1.5 to 2.0 hr decant. Happy New Year.

Wicked!