January 15, 2023 - Dark inky wine. Tannins are smoothed out, fruit still there but fading
January 18, 2022 - Purple in color and opaque in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, orange peel, milk chocolate, and sweet herbs on the nose. Tastes of black cherry and white pepper on the palate. Medium(+) in body with medium tannins and a long finish. I might have waited a little too long to open this bottle but it definitely wasn't on any downward trajectory. Palate folded over and over in the mouth. Great texture.
September 18, 2021 - 2 hour decant. Excellent.
March 6, 2021 - Great bottle
January 1, 2021 - Tasted blind. Dark purple color turning ruby violet at the rim with a reflective edge. The nose is opulent with floral notes and exotic spices wrapping around red berries. The palate is rich, incredibly ripe, round and polished with notes of raspberry, dark cherry, and blueberry followed by secondary notes of toasted oak. Finishes long with hints of black pepper. Drink now until 2033. 92+
December 15, 2020 - This is a very nice wine, but it’s significantly over-priced relative to similar quality wines from the Southern Rhône. If it was priced in the $35-$40 range, I would be a regular buyer. At $60-$65, I just don’t see it.
November 17, 2020 - Outstanding GSM. Good fruit. Should last several more years.
September 27, 2020 - Ridiculously great wine- was able to snag this bottle a while back thru a friend on the list and sit on it. Well integrated RhĂ´ne Blend that has become silky smooth. Tons of primary red and black berry fruits, and with secondary flavors for days. Wish I had more!!
August 18, 2019 - Give this wine a lot of air, you'll be grateful you did. 49% Grenache, 34% Mourvedre, 17% Syrah. Sweet cherries on the nose. The palate shows black cherries, blueberries, lush, rich, not cloying, some sharp spice notes. Fine tannins, great acidity and balance. Lush finish that mirrors the palate with a bit more spice. This is not an elegant wine at all, but really fun to drink. I'd suggest decanting this wine or give it another 3 to 4 years before popping the cork. With air, it's just lovely.
August 8, 2019 - Great drink, but began oxidizing a little sooner than expected. I suggest you PnP.