Community Tasting Note

Cabfrancophile wrote:

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - Found this on closeout at an Albertson's, then opened on a whim since it was our anniversary weekend. In two words: still young.

Elegant, fine aromas and flavors of cassis, raspberry, rose, garrigue and fennel. Tightly wound on the palate, even after being open for several hours. Feels like 'fine wine' due to the integral structure wrapped around a core of fruit and secondary inner aromas. In this case, the mid-palate starts to ramp up, then tannins clamp down. Medium acidity, copious but very refined, noble tannins.

Obviously this is one built for the cellar. However, this didn't come across as a wine where the concentration without a doubt will stand up to the structure. I didn't go back for more, despite the silly good price. Comes across in a fairly elegant, restrained style, and definitely should be held until at least it's 10th birthday. Note: not tasted from ideal stemware.

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