Melted cherries on the nose, dark fruits with iron on the finish. Rich and full quite well integrated but the finish is still firm. Needs to age a few more years. 89-90
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Aromas of garrigue and hint of brett. On the palate plums, tingling minerallity, iron and meat. Quite open with nice finish. Not very structured but quite drinks nicely now.
2011 Michel Gassier Cercius 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Young, fruity and jammy. Almost full bodied with some spice and alcohol, a touch sweet and simple.
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2010 Féraud-Brunel Côtes du Rhône Villages 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages
Quite young with dark fruit profile. Good structure should improve in a year or two.
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2009 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 85 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour
Vegetables (garlic and more) and dark fruits on the nose and palate. Smooth, soft and porty, not sure if this was a representative bottle.
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2009 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Young syrah: oranges, leather, spice, plums. Ultra dry, not very complex but needs time.
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2007 E. Guigal Gigondas 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Melted cherries on the nose, dark fruits with iron on the finish. Rich and full quite well integrated but the finish is still firm. Needs to age a few more years. 89-90
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2010 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Aromas of garrigue and hint of brett. On the palate plums, tingling minerallity, iron and meat. Quite open with nice finish. Not very structured but quite drinks nicely now.
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