1982 Chasse-Spleen

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DRT
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1982 Chasse-Spleen

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One of two bottles purchased recently from BidForWine.com

A fabulous red fruit smell whilst decanting. The colour is just what would be expected of a mature claret. The nose is a little more vegetal in the glass (D+0) but still encouragingly rich. Quite full and smooth in the mouth but it quickly becomes very dry. At first I thought the wine must be drying out but on a second visit I think it might not be ready!

I will finish this glass and pour another in an hour or two to see if it opens up.
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Re: 1982 Chasse-Spleen

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Very curious to see how this turns out, and to know whether Chasse-Spleen has the legs to go the distance. I suspect it does but I'm glad you've volunteered to find out.
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Re: 1982 Chasse-Spleen

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djewesbury wrote:Very curious to see how this turns out, and to know whether Chasse-Spleen has the legs to go the distance. I suspect it does but I'm glad you've volunteered to find out.
I considered it my duty.
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Re: 1982 Chasse-Spleen

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This is now absolutely delicious. Full and warming with lots of pepper and spice and a lovely long, soft finish.

The chunk on beef that is currently on the grill will be the perfect accompaniment :D
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Re: 1982 Chasse-Spleen

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D+6h - this wine has developed a serious problem :|
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Re: 1982 Chasse-Spleen

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DRT wrote:D+6h - this wine has developed a serious problem :|
Do you mean the decanter is empty? :)
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