2004 Viader
Community Tasting Note
La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine:
94 Points
Friday, February 22, 2013 - This wine (a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc) was assessed in single-blind fashion at our group's Right Bank vs. New World Merlot/Cabernet Franc tasting. Perhaps it was a bit outside of the parameters of the tasting, but nobody complained. It is a luscious, opaque crimson wine with explosive aromas and flavors of kirsch, pickling spice, ganache, and alder wood. It is a round, full-bodied and fruit-forward wine, yet has ample sweet tannins to give it some structure. The alcohol (listed as 14.3%) is very well-integrated. No paucity of stuffing in the middle on this one... and the silky finish is very long. Borderline classic juice here! Drink now-12/20.
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Comment posted by BCharlieG:
2/25/2013 4:36:00 AM - arguably one of the best wines I've consumed in the last 12 months. I'm sitting on two more bottles of this and know it's drinking perfectly now...but wish I had more. this wine is an amazing classic style of this wine in an outstanding vintage. thanks for the comprehensive review.
Comment posted by La Cave d'Argent:
2/25/2013 1:56:00 PM - Glad that you found my review helpful. Lucky for you that you still have a couple more bottles of this wonderful elixir!