Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews. Learn more.
Manage Subscriptions
Important Update From the Founder
Read message >
Red
2006 Chapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade
Shiraz
- Australia
- Victoria
- Central Victoria
- Heathcote
Label borrowed from 2005
Label borrowed from 2005
Label borrowed from 2007
Label borrowed from 2005
Label borrowed from 2008
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2003
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2011
Label borrowed from 2012
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2014
Label borrowed from 2015
Community Tasting Notes 11
-
dexterng Likes this wine: 90 points
December 12, 2023 - Despite the wine is nearly 18 years old, it is still very alive. It is a blend of styles : power from Aussie Shiraz and the elegance from Rhone. After 90 mins of decanting, my mouth still feels like attacked by unlimited jabs, but the body has this kind of sikly smooth texture. Finishing is good with just right amount of spice. Last but not least, a killer hook to the head by the alcohol. Very interesting. I wonder what would a newer vintage feels like.
-
graemeg wrote:
August 2, 2023 - NobleRottersSydney - 2010 & prior (Fix, St James, Sydney): {cork, 15%} [DavidM] Shows every sign of the 15% alcohol; A porty, pruney style of red, full-bodied, with low/medium dusty tannins and medium acidity. But too much alcohol has robbed it of freshness; it’s not too sweet or anything, just unbalanced for me. Odd, because I’ve had other vintages of this which were much better.
-
Gladstone Lake wrote: 90 points
April 8, 2023 - If you like your Syrah/Shiraz with a thick, syrupy feel and a flavor profile of licorice like a Nebbiolo, this is the wine for you. It’s not so much for me.
-
americanstorm Likes this wine: 92 points
December 13, 2020 - This was the wotn for several at the party. Deep purple, nose of dark fruit and bell pepper. Good finish and nice flavors. Lots of wine consumed so I am kind of lacking in more detail. I ranked it #3 behind two barolos but nebbiolo is just my go to grape. I thought this was better than the bottle I opened a few months ago. 92 --93
-
americanstorm Likes this wine: 92 points
October 1, 2020 - Pop and pour. Full bodied deep purple very fragrant nose long finish. Was the favorite for several of our group. While I enjoyed it, the two barolo I served were more to my liking but that is just where my sweet spot lies. Very nice wine that I don't think is in danger of fading anytime soon.
1 - 5 of 11
More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Chapoutier and Laughton
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation La Pleïade
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria
- SubRegion Central Victoria
- Appellation Heathcote
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 122 (57%)
- Consumed 93 (43%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
More About This Wine
Articles
- FamilyChapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade
- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionVictoria
Add Articles
- Wine2006 Chapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade (add)
- FamilyChapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade
- ProducerChapoutier and Laughton (add)
- VarietalShiraz
- DesignationLa Pleïade (add)
- CountryAustralia
- RegionVictoria
- SubRegionCentral Victoria (add)
- AppellationHeathcote (add)