1995 Chateau Montus Madiran

[dananne]

Dense purple color, decanted through evening. Grapey nose with a whiff of oak is followed by like flavors, with a brambly-spiciness that was nice, even though the fruit seemed to be fading, lacking the brawn to stand up to the oak. Tannins still there, but faded into smoothness. I had deliberately left this for 10, but I may have been happier with it a few years back. Alc. 12.5%. Paid $35 at a large, well-regarded wine shop in Buckhead that I only visited once (the day I bought this) and refuse to use anymore, as their staff are the most condescending, arrogant, and abrasive I've ever had to endure.

Anyway, I like the grape and region, so I'll keep exploring and experimenting. FWIW, WS 86 on this one.