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2009 Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
Syrah Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Red Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 44
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team-blackburn wrote: 95 points
November 23, 2023 - PNP after Thanksgiving dinner. This kept getting better with each sip! After opening up for an hour it was exceptional. Smoked meats, ripe olives, tannins were well integrated. I’m very happy I have 5 more bottles to enjoy.
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curtr Likes this wine: 93 points
November 10, 2023 - A nice blend of 98% Syrah, 1% Roussanne, and 1% Viognier. Drink now to 2026.
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fitchbuck Likes this wine: 91 points
December 3, 2021 - Pretty good but not great. Another FM underperformer; when will I learn?
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Callybrian Likes this wine: 94 points
October 20, 2020 - The nose presents itself as a pinot, ripe with earthiness. The palate gives you some raspberry, tobacco, and earthiness before a wave of typical syrah spiciness takes over. Very good!
EDIT: After an hour, ash and smoke really started to appear, especially in the palate. Very nice addition lol2 people found this helpful Comment -
Rich S Likes this wine: 93 points
May 8, 2020 - Decanted for around 20 mins. Medium purple color, still very dark for a 10+ year old wine. Nose was rocking with blackberry, blueberry, a bit of smoke, tar, violets, and some charred wood. Still more fruit than secondary notes even at this point but plenty of complexity. Medium+ acid, medium sweet tannins, smooth mouthfeel and long finish. Delicious wine and paired great with roast lamb loin and red wine glazed carrots and mushrooms. Still has plenty of life ahead of it.
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Pro Reviews 4
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2012, IWC Issue #165 (link)(Force Majeure Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Collaboration Series II Red Wine Red Mountain) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Issue #12, 6/23/2012 (link)(Grand Rêve Vintners / Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
Australia and the Pacific Northwest, Issue #8, 6/25/2011 (link)(Grand Reve Vintners Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
6/21/2012 (link) ***** points(Force Majeure Collaboration Series II Red Wine Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain) Glass staining with abundant mineral aromas along with a light gaminess, iron, and a floral lift, this is a wine you could just sit and smell and be totally satisfied. Ah but to drink! The palate is perfumed with a soft, restrained elegance and bright fruit flavors and a light pepper note. A simply gorgeous wine. 98% Syrah, 1% Viognier, 1% Roussanne. Aged in French oak (30% new). 14.2% alcohol. 187 cases produced. Ross Mickel winemaker.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Force Majeure
- Varietal Syrah Blend
- Designation Collaboration Series II
- Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Red Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 255 (40%)
- Consumed 378 (59%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerForce Majeure
- VarietySyrah Blend
- VineyardCiel du Cheval Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationRed Mountain
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