Double decanted the night before. The 1998 pours a deep garnet purple with a opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and imbued with an incredible perfume of ripe black cherry, black plum, purple flowers, pipe tobacco, cocoa, a mix of organic and inorganic earth, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a wine in its prime and it’s a beauty. Drink now with some time for it to breathe before service and this should drink well through 2048.
Double decanted the night before. The 1998 pours a deep garnet purple with a opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and imbued with an incredible perfume of ripe black cherry, black plum, purple flowers, pipe tobacco, cocoa, a mix of organic and inorganic earth, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a wine in its prime and it’s a beauty. Drink now with some time for it to breathe before service and this should drink well through 2048.
Jan 25th, 2026
Distinct sous bois on the nose with leather, black fruit and currents on the palette. Beautifully integrated tannins. A real treat to share with a friend!
Distinct sous bois on the nose with leather, black fruit and currents on the palette. Beautifully integrated tannins. A real treat to share with a friend!
May 24th, 2023
Very smooth and consistent, however flavor not very complex. There are hints of dark fruit and after decanting for a hour or so the finish began developing traces of anise and liquorice.
Very smooth and consistent, however flavor not very complex. There are hints of dark fruit and after decanting for a hour or so the finish began developing traces of anise and liquorice.
Apr 21st, 2020
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
