Was going to sell, but decided to drink at 39 rue de jean. Purchased from winery and stored carefully. Popped, poured into glasses, drunk 1/2 hour later over an hour period.
Slight rubying at edges, very dark, nose is slightly mute but gives off a touch of scortched oak and minerals. In the mouth, there is a distinctive stags leap mineral and dark fruit. What i could not get over was the mouthfeel: super silky, no tannins and super heavy. Amazing bottle. 95 pts
On side notes: (1) we had a bottle of costco 1996 dom- awsome as always. (2) 39 rue de jean is one badass restaurant. When you come to chsrleston, do yourself a favor and check out this french style bistro. 98 pts