Colgin IX Estate 2004 750mL Rhone and caramelized notes in the

and caramelized notes in the nose – adumbrating this wine’s entire performance – is gorgeous

This needs at least four to seven years of bottle age

This overtly powerful effort will also need plenty of patience but should absolutely be worth the wait

decidedly earthy style of Opus

Anticipated maturity: 2006-2028

Colgin IX Estate 2004 750mL Rhone and caramelized notes in the"The same could be said for the 2004 IX Estate Proprietary Red, a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot. Deep purple to the rim with sweet blackberry, creosote, camphor, forest floor and fruitcake notes, sweet tannin and a layered mouthfeel, this wine builds incrementally offering up power, but also elegance. It is a spectacular wine from a great site." Wine Advocate, RP97, tasted 4 2014