Open for 24 hours in cellar with bottle corked closed. Dark garnet, opaque color with a nose that's wide open for business. Superb pencil lead, cigar box, plum, and black currant. The palate is just as good as the nose and I am shocked how sweet the fruit is without being obnoxious or overblown. I would add a blackberry confit descriptor for the palate. Has great acidity and fantastic texture. This is an incredible QPR at the original release price of $37. This drinks so well right now that although I can see how this would be better in 10-20 years, it may not last that long in my cellar. Highly recommended.
This is what I would expect the 1990 or 1982 vintage wines to have tasted young...approachable, fruit forward for Bordeaux, but still elegant and supple.
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