Community Tasting Note

Tony Molester wrote:

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - Long single piece cork, no sign of seepage.
Excellent fill level.
No sieving required.
Not decanted, Tasted over 4h.

V: dark red with high opacity. This is consistent with minor grenache and cinsault in the blend.

N: aromas are bramble and blackberry, a bit of graphite.

P:I was hoping to find the same bliss as other TNs, but this style was a bit difficult for me to fully appreciate. The tannins were chalky, there was a touch of bitterness in the long finish. The black fruit and mineral profile was fully ripe but admirably not tasting cooked in the slightest. There was an impression of balance despite it all. The oak is nearly indecipherable.

One can certainly taste this is a meticulously assembled wine, and my reservation is just personal preference. Hats off for a distinctive expression of this great appellation.

This was never meant as a burgundian styled chateauneuf, and will please those looking for a bigger styled modern chateauneuf using many of the rarer permitted varietals.

Drink or hold to 2029, some upside anticipated.
15%abv

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