Weekly tasting group #165; Rhône

@ RW
Tasted Monday, April 27, 2015 by Zweder with 264 views

Introduction

We knew the theme, but all wines were tasted blind.

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2012 Domaine du Tunnel (Stéphane Robert) St. Péray Cuvée Prestige 89 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Péray

    In the bouquet flowers and white fruits. On the palate (PnP) at first not so very expressive, but there are peach and pear as well as soft yellow fruits, mild acidity and a bit fat. There is some oak as well. Ready now when given some air time, or wait another two years. Very good wine.

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  • 2006 Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 87 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    The bouquet is a bit locked, but shows some red fruits and herbs. On the palate cherries, red fruits, herbs and spices, some rust/metal, good acidity and moderate tannin. An ok wine, but not really complex. Ready now and the next few years.

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  • 1999 Domaine de Vallouit Hermitage 87 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    The bouquet shows spiciness and red berry fruits as well as some minerals. Same on the palate, some blood and metal, firm acidity and still sticky tannin. Not the most refined wine in this stage. Might improve a bit with a few more years of ageing. 87+ for tonight.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 1989 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Gigondas Cuvée Vieilles Vignes

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas

    I made some notes, but this wine is far past its peak. In the bouquet rust, celery and old age chocolate. Same on the palate. Firm old age acidity and melted tannin. Far past its peak and not a pleasure anymore. No score.

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  • 2007 Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas La Geynale 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

    In the bouquet minerals, chocolate, bacon, black olives and herbs and spices. On the palate a lot of minerals as well, firm acidity and sticky tannin. Clearly Northern Rhone Syrah and special. Very early maturity now. Will improve with some more ageing. Around 2019? 90 – 92 for now.

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  • 1999 Domaine les Teyssonnières Gigondas 87 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas

    Some chocolate, red berries, herbs and autumn forest in the bouquet. Same on the palate, red fruits like red currants and cherries as well. Firm acidity and soft tannin. The wine is quite mature but not over the top yet. Probably wise to drink it soon.

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Flight 3 (2 Notes)

  • 2011 Domaine des Escaravailles Rasteau La Ponce 87 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rasteau

    In the bouquet cherries, raspberries, herbs and spices as well as some laurel and oaky flavors. On the palate a lot of red and dark berry fruits, garrigue, a touch of sweetness, good acidity and tannin. Nice wine. Ready now and the next 3+ years.

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  • 2010 Guy Farge St. Joseph Terroir de Granit 88 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

    Red fruits, minerals and metal in the bouquet. On the palate red and dark berries, iron, some earthy impressions and a bit vegetal. A firm amount of juicy acidity and pleasant tannin. Early maturity now and will drink nicely over the next 3+ years. 87 - 88

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Flight 4 (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Domaine Faury St. Joseph La Gloriette Vieilles Vignes 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

    In the bouquet a lot of mineral impressions. On the palate red and dark fruits, iron, high but good acidity, some autumn forest and a bit vegetal . Juicy tannin. Ok wine, give it one or two years of cellaring. 89 - 90

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  • 2007 Saint Jean du Barroux Ventoux La Pierre Noire 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Ventoux

    Bouquet with dark and red berry fruits, herbs and spices and some chocolate. Same on the palate. Well dosed oak, a touch of sweetness, but also good acidity. Soft tannin and a good concentration. In fact a mouth full of good wine. Ready now and the next 4+ years. 90+

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Flight 5 (3 Notes)

  • 2008 Domaine Gourt de Mautens (Jérôme Bressy) Rasteau 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rasteau

    Red and dark berries, garrigue and minerals in the bouquet. Same on the palate, also blood and smoke. good acidity and mild tannin with still a good bite. Beautiful wine. Still young.

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  • 2005 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Classique 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

    In the bouquet that typical Northern Rhone minerality, metal, blood and bacon as well as some rustic flavors. Same on the palate with juicy red and dark berries, good acidity and mild tannin. Young maturity stage now. Will probably evolve for the better the next year or two. 89 - 90

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  • 2008 Domaine du Colombier Hermitage 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    In the bouquet juicy red and dark berry fruits, blood, bacon, minerals and metal. On the palate juicy ripe fruits, beautiful acidity and mild tannin. Friendly wine with a good length. Ready now and the next 3+ years.

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