The New Traditional December 22 Tasting (Anders place): Was not familiar with Jean-Michel so this was a really nice introduction. More on the oaky side of the Cote-Rotie’s that I am just to. But the oak is perfectly laid over a pool of complex aromas that you digg a bit to reveal. The oak itself feels like a Bordeaux with the age. Silky vail of almond, soft and round on the nose. Juniper and blackcurrant. Anise on the finish.
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Northern Rhone tasting (at Eli Raban's home, Rehovot): dark red-brown subtle elegant dark fruits and spicy aromas with hints of earthiness seems to be closed even after few hours after double decanting similarly on the palate , red fruits flavours, spices, graphite, medium bodied, soft firm tannins, balanced acidity; fine elegant structure & complexity, mid-length finish. should be opened 12 hours in advance. tasted neck to neck with 2004 M. Gerin Cote Rotie Les Grandes Places which was a bit better
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I should have decanted this wine. Very shy and mute on nose, timid and restrained on the palate. Showed much better the next day. Red fruits, spices and graphite, medium bodied, balanced acidity and tannins with the fruit; mid-length finish.
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Decanted 3 hours before dinner and wine started to hit its stride late into the meal. At first light with noticeable acidity but then aromas meld into fine mature bouquet of spices, dark berries and notes of graphite. Appealing with skirt steak and rillette and chutney
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(Northern Rhone but Hermitage meeting #2 at Arnoldo's) dark red-black color lively fruity & spicy Syrah aroma full body, rich, balanced tannins & acidity, savory, very good harmony, elegant and round, enjoyable with lengthy aftertaste. Can further age 3-8 years.
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12/22/2019 - Bobhelge wrote: 96 Points
The New Traditional December 22 Tasting (Anders place): Was not familiar with Jean-Michel so this was a really nice introduction. More on the oaky side of the Cote-Rotie’s that I am just to. But the oak is perfectly laid over a pool of complex aromas that you digg a bit to reveal. The oak itself feels like a Bordeaux with the age. Silky vail of almond, soft and round on the nose. Juniper and blackcurrant. Anise on the finish.
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2/11/2018 - asteff Likes this wine: 92 Points
Enjoyable dark and red fruits, minerals and high-toned acidity.
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12/1/2015 - Yagil wrote: 91 Points
Northern Rhone tasting (at Eli Raban's home, Rehovot): dark red-brown
subtle elegant dark fruits and spicy aromas with hints of earthiness seems to be closed even after few hours after double decanting
similarly on the palate , red fruits flavours, spices, graphite, medium bodied, soft firm tannins, balanced acidity; fine elegant structure & complexity, mid-length finish.
should be opened 12 hours in advance.
tasted neck to neck with 2004 M. Gerin Cote Rotie Les Grandes Places which was a bit better
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5/4/2015 - MEKWINE Likes this wine: 90 Points
I should have decanted this wine. Very shy and mute on nose, timid and restrained on the palate. Showed much better the next day. Red fruits, spices and graphite, medium bodied, balanced acidity and tannins with the fruit; mid-length finish.
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3/13/2014 - kwachtv wrote: 91 Points
Decanted 3 hours before dinner and wine started to hit its stride late into the meal. At first light with noticeable acidity but then aromas meld into fine mature bouquet of spices, dark berries and notes of graphite. Appealing with skirt steak and rillette and chutney
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12/25/2013 - kwachtv wrote: 90 Points
Decent wine but nothing special from a pedigreed vineyard. The Grand Places last week showed a wider aromatic profile and richer texture.
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12/15/2011 - Yagil wrote: 91 Points
(Northern Rhone but Hermitage meeting #2 at Arnoldo's)
dark red-black color
lively fruity & spicy Syrah aroma
full body, rich, balanced tannins & acidity, savory, very good harmony, elegant and round, enjoyable with lengthy aftertaste. Can further age 3-8 years.
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6/30/2008 - burningstarIV wrote: 93 Points
50+4+13+18+8=93
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