1994 Chateau La Papeterie - Montagne Saint Emilion

The long awaited '94 Saint Emilion. How many nights have we talked about this moment. Fully over a decade old, truly to be a "Grand Vin de Bordeaux". In anticipation, we were once again transfixed by the story of the week A.D. and Josephine spent restoring an old farmhouse to become a "Grand B&B de Bordeux". Warmed up by a flavorful (and recommendable if I can only find the name) Italian, we then turned to the Chateau La Papeterie. The table set with a perfect roast rib, our mouths watering. The wine poured smoothly, the rich red reflected in the sparkling candelight. We lifted the glasses to our pouting lips. . . .and .. . . ... . Good God. Shockingly bland! Started with a bland, flavorlessness which drifted into an oblivion of no sensation. Much like an experience in a sensory deprivation tank. A crushing defeat. Our only possible course was to quickly turn to the cheese board, cheap port and good dose of "Queen Live at Wembley". It took both CDs before we could begin to speak.