jason 
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6916
 | | 07-10-2006 07:10 AM |
| Purple with a medium plus nose of graphite, earth, stones, cedar, cassis, smoke and oakspice. Medium plus-to-full body, medium plus-to-full intensity with medium acidity. Palate matches with hints of vanillin. Medium plus tannin, balanced, in need of 8-10 years. 94 pts. | | |
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Serge Dracula Slayer
South Florida
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 663
| | 07-20-2006 05:08 AM |
| one of my favorite 98's, which I consider as another under rated vintage. | | | http://NothingControversial.com | |
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Ron
Grape Sorter
Posts: 217
| | 10-23-2006 01:23 AM |
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one of my favorite 98's, which I consider as another under rated vintage.
I have to agree. I brought a couple of bottles home the last time I was in France and have enjoyed the two I've had so far.
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Winoman
Herndon VA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 778
| | 11-06-2006 06:38 PM |
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... in need of 8-10 years.
Still? wow...I'm not much of a first growth kind of guy (outside of a few very special bottles or an occasional snag if the price seems favorable...) - but I managed to grab a bunch of these at Costco aways back when and have yet to crack one...I knew from the reviews (Parker et al) that this was a real keeper....but 8-10 more years ya thnk? | | | |
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Serge Dracula Slayer
South Florida
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 663
| | 11-07-2006 01:59 AM |
| if you have a spare bottle - treat yourself now. I had it a year ago and it was delicious. | | | http://NothingControversial.com | |
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Winoman
Herndon VA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 778
| | 11-08-2006 02:56 AM |
| I just put one down form my Thanksgiving list....will let you know...thanks | | | |
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Serge Dracula Slayer
South Florida
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 663
| | 11-08-2006 03:35 AM |
| Good choice. 1998 Mouton is the wine which drinks better when drunk slow. | | | http://NothingControversial.com | |
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Winoman
Herndon VA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 778
| | 11-08-2006 04:34 PM |
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Good choice. 1998 Mouton is the wine which drinks better when drunk slow.
I can imagine it might be rather difficult to just quaff down...I'm expecting it to still be quite tannic, structured and powerful...(and the better wines are ussually best appreciated slow - to savor the experience....and at the very least to put off that "where did all that go to so quickly - damn - its all gone! moment...)  | | | |
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ItalianWino
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 619
| | 11-08-2006 07:16 PM |
| The 1999 is drinking very well right now with 60 minutes of air | | | |
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Winoman
Herndon VA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 778
| | 11-08-2006 08:29 PM |
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The 1999 is drinking very well right now with 60 minutes of air
Hmm...I have a single 99....I think I'll wait awhile...but thanks (good to know). Like with Pavie - my Mouton (mini-vertica....94-99) ends prior to the 2000 vintage...wonder why that eh? (not disputing the quality of course...but can't have it all...) ...Easy...$$$$$ - what can I say - homie don't play dat.... | | | |
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Ron
Grape Sorter
Posts: 217
| | 11-18-2006 05:16 AM |
| I've been sitting on most of '98s. The few I've had have been very good. Can't wait to open the rest in next couple of years! | | | "Wine is Food"---Baccus | |
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