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Sunday, January 25, 2015 - We drank the bottle over two days. Compared with the several cote du rhones I drank over the past several weeks, this wine is a markedly more substantial wine. On appearance, it is a thicker and darker shade of crimson. The nose was broodier and more muted with slight hints of truffles , but an absence of fruity freshness. The palate had a medium-bodied thickness and smooth tannins. Fruity sweetness was elusive, while the finish was still rather uninspiring. This wine really blossomed on the second day. The bouquet really emerged. Raspberries and other forest berries, reinforced mushrooms. The palate was far livelier with the forest berries dominated by tart cherries. Tannins were well integrated and the cherry acidity lengthened the finish with freshness. For the price I paid (@US$17), this is a great deal. I'm glad I have a case.

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