On Tuesday 26th March 2024, at The Boot & flogger, we tasted 1994s.
1994 Warre
Re: 1994 Warre
W94, opened 23:30 the night before, decanted 07:45: dark dark red, 60% opaque. Other loved it. At least early in the night, I thought it not right.jdaw1 wrote: ↑01:18 Tue 26 Mar 2024Ditto my Warre cork, but Martinez and Noval came clean. All three opened 23:30.Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑20:17 Mon 25 Mar 2024I just hate 1990s corks. Bloody Fonseca cork exploded into tiny fragments, even after being loosened with the JDAW cork impeller.
Edit: N, W, Mz — all decanted 07:45.
Re: 1994 Warre
60% opaque, possibly some slight browning. Some primary fruit on nose still + maybe a bready note. Palate a bit harsh with some bitterness.
Initially disappointing but then improved in the glass over an hour or so and then quite nice. Gave it 5/7 and 0.5 points.
Initially disappointing but then improved in the glass over an hour or so and then quite nice. Gave it 5/7 and 0.5 points.
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Re: 1994 Warre
Opened 23.30, double decanted 07.45, tasted 18.00.
Mature red colour, 70% opaque - looking rather lovely. Restrained on the nose showing only a little fruit. Nicely balanced palate with elegant raspberry jelly fruit over some soft tannins. The fruit is beautiful, ripe without being excessively sweet. A wine which is gentle and elegant; rather lovely. 93/100.
Mature red colour, 70% opaque - looking rather lovely. Restrained on the nose showing only a little fruit. Nicely balanced palate with elegant raspberry jelly fruit over some soft tannins. The fruit is beautiful, ripe without being excessively sweet. A wine which is gentle and elegant; rather lovely. 93/100.
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