2008 Domaine de Bonserine Côte-Rôtie La Sarrasine
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alittle wrote:
78 Points
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Weeknight Tasting (Dave's House): This is what I get for impulse purchases. While browsing the LCBO, I see that this had gone on sale, marked down to about $40 from about $50. Despite being of the 2008 vintage, I decide to give this a whirl. What a mistake, as this was absolutely terrible. We popped and poured this one. The nose showed extremely offensive oak treatment upon opening, giving way to cedar, vanilla, spice and some dark fruits hidden behind the oak. On the palate, more of the same; dark fruits, oak, vanilla, brown sugar. Quite sweet, lacking any sort of acidity. Finish is moderate. I see there are a few of you out there who have this bottle. I would highly recommend returning this.
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Comment posted by bitjockey:
12/5/2012 12:01:00 PM - I also impulsively picked one up today at the LCBO for a mere $30; I hope that after a few years I might be rewarded with something drinkable, but only time will tell, fingers crossed.
Comment posted by alittle:
12/5/2012 12:08:00 PM - I'd strongly recommend you return any bottle that you have. Time will not save this wine...
Comment posted by bitjockey:
12/5/2012 7:34:00 PM - marked "spoiled and returned to vendor" I hope you were right.