Cabernet Sauvignon

As good as this bottle was, it was not pristine.  It was purchased via auction.  The cork was a bit raised under the foil.  Purple in color, ruby at the rim, Mostly opaque but flat (it should have been shimmering bright).  The nose is nice with cassis, milk chocolate, dust and clay.  Great plush texture.  Firm tannins.  On the palate, cassis, blueberries with slight char.   Long finish.  This bottle seemed a bit past peak and with less energy.  That said, it was outstanding and delicious.  Well stored bottles will flirt with a 100 point score.