Louis Jadot - Santenay Clos de Malte 1996

phylloxeraMember

My first Burgundy ever!
Fine nose of raspberries and hints of earth, on the palate again sweet raspberries and marzipan. Very, very soft tannins with no excessive acidity (which I expected); this is drinking beautifully now, I don't see it getting much better. All in all an encouraging experiment for me. WS 93 pts, phyl 90-91 pts.

[ 09-15-2002, 11:39 AM: Message edited by: phylloxera ]

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mplsburgundydudeMember

Phylo--your TNs are very similar to my notes that I recorded in June 01. That was my first of 4 bottles and I have not yet cracked #2. A very nicely drinking wine. Concur with your assessment--the WS score of 93 is a bit high. Although the famous MBD scale wasn't in existence back in June 01, from reviewing my notes, I'd say a "90" was in order.

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steve8Member

Took my last bottle of this to a restaurant last night. Despite the warning about sediment, a young waitress splash decanted it (to my horror. I was frozen speechless.

) Garnet red colour with definite Burgundy barnyard. Medium bodied with raspberry and wet earth flavours. The earthy nose did blow off a little after an hour or so. Nice wine, but not as good as the bottle I had last year. 89 points.