2001 Sieur D'Arques-Vichon-Merlot

[marleyspud]

I found this bottle on sale, it is a French merlot. I opened it last night to find a very strong 'bardyard' smell. I have had some Pinot Noirs form France and they usually have some of this same scent, but less noticable. And I have enjoyed these wines quite alot.
This smell seemed to overpower anything else. We let it sit for a while and it did not tone down at all. BTW it was in a decanter for about 1/2 hour.
When I opened it back up today it actually smelled of some fruit. Perhaps plum or cherry. I havn't had a glass yet today, but will let you all know what I taste/think then.
Has anyone else had this wine? MS

[This message has been edited by marleyspud (edited 01-17-2004).]