A ridiculous dose of oak proves to completely overtake the fruit. Coupled with the silly level of reduction and what you're left with is a hot mess of a wine. 81pts is being overly generous to a producer who's wines i typically enjoy.
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A very underwhelming showing from this variable vineyard site. In the hands of the right producer, CdlR can create a special bottle of wine but this is woody, slightly harsh and lacks the focus and restraint of the better CdlR's. A nice wine generally speaking but far from living up to its GC status.
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2017 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Les Favières
6/22/2023 - thenapalist wrote: 81 Points
A ridiculous dose of oak proves to completely overtake the fruit. Coupled with the silly level of reduction and what you're left with is a hot mess of a wine. 81pts is being overly generous to a producer who's wines i typically enjoy.
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2018 Esprit Leflaive Nuits St. Georges
11/14/2022 - thenapalist wrote: 87 Points
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2017 Domaine Amiot et Fils Clos de la Roche
10/14/2022 - thenapalist wrote: 89 Points
A very underwhelming showing from this variable vineyard site. In the hands of the right producer, CdlR can create a special bottle of wine but this is woody, slightly harsh and lacks the focus and restraint of the better CdlR's. A nice wine generally speaking but far from living up to its GC status.
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