Had this with short rib and opened it right before drinking with no real decant, maybe 15 minutes in the glass.
On the nose, I got a mix of blackberry and black currant, with some earthy notes, leather, and a bit of grassy freshness. Pretty classic but also lively.
Palate is dry with some acidity and surprisingly soft tannins for a young Bordeaux. Full-bodied, but it doesn’t feel heavy. Comes across more fresh and approachable than expected, almost like a burg.
Finish is long, leaning into dry berry notes with some tannins lingering at the end.
Overall, this felt very balanced between fruit and savory/earthy elements. Nothing was overpowering, and it drank really well right out of the bottle. No aggressive tannins, which made it super enjoyable young.
by whatisbourbon
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Very nice I have a couple 2004s and 2006s to enjoy soonish