Terroir-istes International - France, Burgundy, Esmonin (Overgaauw Wine Estate): (Tasted Blind): A light+ ruby hue with an initial struck match note that quickly dissipates. A captivating array of aromas with pomegranate, liquorice, toasty oak, red cherry and dried red flowers, roses and more. The entry is deep and mesmerizing, drawing you in with its abundance of fruit and showing remarkable power and elegance. A fresh, lively acidity with fine-grained filigree tannins adds a velvety texture whilst generous oak spices and a hint of cool mint weave through the layers of fruit. Extraordinary depth of flavour - very 3 dimensional. An extended finish with lingering oak interplays with a chalky element. This is a seriously classy wine. Wow!
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Vibrant and translucent color in the glass. Cool, dark red/blue fruit and a hint of menthol on the nose. The palate, while open and giving, is full of tension from the vervy and juicy dark red/blue fruits while the fine-grained tannins in the background extend the finish. This is very polished and pure, drinking quite well now and should age beautifully.
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Frederic Esmonin-Some Early Arriving 2010s (Dig Wines, San Francisco): A little less saturated than the Estournelles. Reduced nose with some menthol. Lighter in the mouth but really fine licorice/anise and black fruit that is equally expansive and long as in the prior wine. Wonderful mouth feel, good acidity, smoothly ripe tannins and a touch of wood. Both the Premier Cru and Grand Cru tried today are probably more promising and refined than anything I've had in the past from Esmonin. Well done!
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12/3/2022 - danstrings Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep and dark, more "bass" tones and good cave-y earthy juicy fruit.
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11/26/2021 - Sonoma Duck Likes this wine: 93 Points
Medium ruby. Nose opened up right away. Everything in balance and drinking well now.
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4/13/2020 - Sonoma Duck wrote: 93 Points
Medium to light ruby, nice floral nose. Tannins seem mostly resolved but the wine is balanced with a long elegant finish. Delicious now and will hold.
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10/7/2019 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 97 Points
Terroir-istes International - France, Burgundy, Esmonin (Overgaauw Wine Estate): (Tasted Blind): A light+ ruby hue with an initial struck match note that quickly dissipates.
A captivating array of aromas with pomegranate, liquorice, toasty oak, red cherry and dried red flowers, roses and more. The entry is deep and mesmerizing, drawing you in with its abundance of fruit and showing remarkable power and elegance. A fresh, lively acidity with fine-grained filigree tannins adds a velvety texture whilst generous oak spices and a hint of cool mint weave through the layers of fruit. Extraordinary depth of flavour - very 3 dimensional. An extended finish with lingering oak interplays with a chalky element. This is a seriously classy wine. Wow!
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7/4/2015 - the godfather wrote:
Big, fruity. Tons of ripe cherry
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12/26/2013 - Raizes Likes this wine: 91 Points
草莓蛋糕一点桶。香气层次不是很清晰,整体属于甜美风格,好像快要进入冬眠期了的一款酒,好在酸度良好,不至于让人跟着它一起睡着。
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1/27/2013 - rjoyer wrote:
Vibrant and translucent color in the glass. Cool, dark red/blue fruit and a hint of menthol on the nose. The palate, while open and giving, is full of tension from the vervy and juicy dark red/blue fruits while the fine-grained tannins in the background extend the finish. This is very polished and pure, drinking quite well now and should age beautifully.
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10/20/2012 - Winestein wrote: 93 Points
Dark purple. Truffles. Rich forest fruits. Tasted all 9 Chambertin grand crus and this was the best of the night.
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2/11/2012 - drwine2001 wrote:
Frederic Esmonin-Some Early Arriving 2010s (Dig Wines, San Francisco): A little less saturated than the Estournelles. Reduced nose with some menthol. Lighter in the mouth but really fine licorice/anise and black fruit that is equally expansive and long as in the prior wine. Wonderful mouth feel, good acidity, smoothly ripe tannins and a touch of wood. Both the Premier Cru and Grand Cru tried today are probably more promising and refined than anything I've had in the past from Esmonin. Well done!
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