Decanted 1 hour & served with grilled streaks.

Weighing in at only 12% alcohol, it was wrestled to the ground by a '00 Shafer Merlot we afterward. But I'm glad we opened this one first. Beautiful, delicate nose of plums, cherries, flowers, and wood. I spent most of this bottle sniffing my glass. Very understated body, with soft (almost 'dusty') tannins subtly intermingling with more plums, cherries, and raspberries, and a healthy dose of spice. Short, but peppery finish of 10+ seconds. Much more 'old world' than 'new world'. Very tasty wine, but don't open it up with a big fruit bomb or you'll be disappointed! Inexpensive for a 10 year old Bordeaux - $28 bucks! (91 pts.)
Posted from CellarTracker!

I thought the nose was awesome, also!

Where did you get it? That price is a little high.

Brian

See my notes at:

http://www.vinocellar.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=271966&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1