Very unique, vegetal nose that I would peg as a Chinon if served blind. Delicious blend of cherry, damp earth, and subtle spices. Medium length finish. In a beautiful spot right now, but no hurry.
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I am considering a higher score depending upon how this continues to evolve. Open 2.5 hours. The stank reminded me of Cleveland Brown’s line “close the window. You are letting all the stank out”. Very assertive and not one’s first choice for burgundy. Tastes much better than the original nose. Dark fruit, first floor, shiitake mushrooms, earthy, spicy, iodine dominate. Great richness on the mouth, dark plums, blackberries, herbs. The wine has great length.
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Violets, peonies, strawberries, raspberries, spice; full, rich, plush, velvety, structured, long-lived, quite lovely; with time somewhat more closed and subdued, perhaps too young, though unclear
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Light ruby red color. Incredible nose of flowers and fruit. Light body with good balance and enjoyable acidity. Taste of plums, figs, and strawberry. Enjoyed it with grilled sablefish in a dark olive compote. Spectacular wine.
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Tight at first, dark ruby, once it opens up there's some compelling black raspberry with a spicy, savage edge, but you can feel that this wine has a lot to give in the future. Feels like a vin de garde.
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Dark rich ruby. Rich red and black oak inflected spice fruits on the nose. Damn, this is seductive. Lush and rich on the palate with blackberry and pomegranate. Just a baby and needs some time. Ripe tannins. Long finish. 91-93 pts.
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11/9/2022 - Wine Team President Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking well, drinking soft...hotter vintage...baked rhubarb
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3/18/2021 - kkleg Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very unique, vegetal nose that I would peg as a Chinon if served blind. Delicious blend of cherry, damp earth, and subtle spices. Medium length finish. In a beautiful spot right now, but no hurry.
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9/19/2020 - Wine MOB Likes this wine: 91 Points
I am considering a higher score depending upon how this continues to evolve. Open 2.5 hours. The stank reminded me of Cleveland Brown’s line “close the window. You are letting all the stank out”. Very assertive and not one’s first choice for burgundy. Tastes much better than the original nose. Dark fruit, first floor, shiitake mushrooms, earthy, spicy, iodine dominate. Great richness on the mouth, dark plums, blackberries, herbs. The wine has great length.
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11/17/2018 - wineappreciation wrote: 92 Points
Violets, peonies, strawberries, raspberries, spice; full, rich, plush, velvety, structured, long-lived, quite lovely; with time somewhat more closed and subdued, perhaps too young, though unclear
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10/11/2016 - LFCHALA Likes this wine: 94 Points
stunning. incredible nose.
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1/1/2013 - strugs wrote: 94 Points
Light ruby red color. Incredible nose of flowers and fruit. Light body with good balance and enjoyable acidity. Taste of plums, figs, and strawberry. Enjoyed it with grilled sablefish in a dark olive compote. Spectacular wine.
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11/15/2012 - yofog wrote: 93 Points
Tight at first, dark ruby, once it opens up there's some compelling black raspberry with a spicy, savage edge, but you can feel that this wine has a lot to give in the future. Feels like a vin de garde.
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8/11/2012 - flyinburrito wrote: 92 Points
Dark rich ruby. Rich red and black oak inflected spice fruits on the nose. Damn, this is seductive. Lush and rich on the palate with blackberry and pomegranate. Just a baby and needs some time. Ripe tannins. Long finish. 91-93 pts.
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