May 11, 2022 - I was wrong on last try, this was indeed better. Fruit was vibrant on first night, wine had taken on weight and secondary flavors by second night. Overperformed.
October 29, 2020 - At first a little prunish, but that blew off after 30-45 mins in the glass. After that I'd say a bit fruit-heavy, not a lot of earthy/secondary flavors I'd prefer. Hard for me to see this getting better.
December 1, 2019 - Nothing that remarkable, but a very enjoyable wine, easy to drink, classic CdR profile, well-rounded and balanced between fruit, earth, and herb. Was a crowdpleaser, enjoyed over traditional Thanksgiving meal. Decanted in glass; from a 1.5L.
January 4, 2017 - Opened 30 minutes prior to pairing with Martha Stewart's Green Cauldron Curry recipe. A medium+ ruby in the glass, the nose beckoning with currant, plum, thyme and a very little bit of menthol. Very good+ intensity and concentration, extending into a 20+ second finish; a bit of sediment in the glass at the end. This stood up just fine to the spicy curry dish, and was very much appreciated by HRH and I!
January 24, 2015 - deep color, stains the glass. Lots of complexity with deep fruits, leather, earth and graphite. Nice longish finish. Very well integrated.
January 1, 2015 - Inky and concentrated nose with cherries and some leather. Very juicy and concentrated but tastes like it is losing its grip. Too much alcohol and you can feel the 15%. Drink up!
November 15, 2014 - Good, age-mellowed. Drink now.
October 10, 2014 - This one's at peak right now. No need to air either.
December 1, 2013 - Like an old school CdP, this Cote du Rhone continues to perform beautifully, unoaked and focused on the fruit and minerals...
October 15, 2013 - Floral - violet, herb, spice, wood and alcohol scent. Juicy, thick, chocolate covered cherry, coffee, mint and earth flavor. Rich and complex with nice acidity.