St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
A very well crafted Bordeaux...one of the better ones I've had even at only 11yrs old. This needs another 7+ until I think it starts firing on all cylinders. Oak wasn't too overpowering, lots of blackberries and peppercorn, with a solid tannin structure. Will go the distance.
A very well crafted Bordeaux...one of the better ones I've had even at only 11yrs old. This needs another 7+ until I think it starts firing on all cylinders. Oak wasn't too overpowering, lots of blackberries and peppercorn, with a solid tannin structure. Will go the distance.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2017
A bit wound up on nose, still smoky with fresh blackcurrant and elderberry, pine bough, tangy orange and tobacco leaf. Very woodsy, but also quite shy...palate is hugely mineral and mouthcoating, touch of spice, monumental and fresh, long length. No doubt quite excellent, but not showing its arsenal today...wait 5 years at least if you have such patience!
A bit wound up on nose, still smoky with fresh blackcurrant and elderberry, pine bough, tangy orange and tobacco leaf. Very woodsy, but also quite shy...palate is hugely mineral and mouthcoating, touch of spice, monumental and fresh, long length. No doubt quite excellent, but not showing its arsenal today...wait 5 years at least if you have such patience!
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Not sure I’ve had any other 2006 Bordeaux but decided to pull this to give it a go at nearly 20 years of age. Nice wine but perhaps not one that justifies the price point. At first quite tight, but after a 5 hour decant this really comes into its own. Lots of leather and dark blue and black fruit. Oak is really only apparent in structure now. Great acid. 13% which is nicely balanced.
Not sure I’ve had any other 2006 Bordeaux but decided to pull this to give it a go at nearly 20 years of age. Nice wine but perhaps not one that justifies the price point. At first quite tight, but after a 5 hour decant this really comes into its own. Lots of leather and dark blue and black fruit. Oak is really only apparent in structure now. Great acid. 13% which is nicely balanced.
Aug 10th, 2025I guess I’m drinking this too soon! Need to better manage the cellar… tremendous fruit on the nose as I decanted that became more vegetal with time. Bright and leathery on the tongue, rich and luscious in the mouth. Strong tannins — easy to see how others are enjoying it at twice the age.
I guess I’m drinking this too soon! Need to better manage the cellar… tremendous fruit on the nose as I decanted that became more vegetal with time. Bright and leathery on the tongue, rich and luscious in the mouth. Strong tannins — easy to see how others are enjoying it at twice the age.
Mar 25th, 2024Disappointing. So fruit forward and one-note
Disappointing. So fruit forward and one-note
Nov 12th, 2022
Robe noire
Nez puissant fruit noir assez frais
Bouche ample et dense boisé fondu
Robe noire
Nez puissant fruit noir assez frais
Bouche ample et dense boisé fondu
You can drink it now or in the next 3 decades, but you always recognise the true quality of it.
You can drink it now or in the next 3 decades, but you always recognise the true quality of it.
Jul 14th, 2022
