Dark red with a brick red rim. Developed nose of pipe tobacco, cigar box, raisins, raw meat, and raspberry straps. Palate is initially full with masses of dried fruit on the entry but sweeter red fruits at the end. The tannins are resolved and warming.
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It was exactly 2 years ago that I opened my first bottle of this and I think this one even better. It seems to have thrown off a bit of youthful fat to its advantage and has revealed an extra touch of classy backbone which is IMO is more typically Cahors. Not ready to slide downhill. Very good.
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I agree completely with eboracum (below). I was surprised at how fruity and full bodied this was. It has not degraded one bit from the last tasting note, in fact, I'd increase the longevity to more like 2022. Fabulous wine.
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This is riper and fruitier than I am used to with Cahors. The usual near black colour and nose discreet but expressive and fragrant. There was medium body, quite sweet fruit with a brambly touch, suave texture, good depth, minerals, a touch of liquorice, fresh acidity and a firm finish with ripe tannic backbone. Drinking very well but will probably stay on a plateau for some time. Very good but a bit short on Cahors typicity.
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Nez de mûre cuite qui évolue en prune le second jour. En bouche c'est tannique, corsé mais pas rond, au contraire une brillante acidité balance le tout. Le fruit est présent également. Peu de structure, mais il va évoluer très bien.
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WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour. Edging purple in colour Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, black plum, blackberry, herbal note, secondary aromas of toast, smoke, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg and tertiary aromas of earth, leather, game. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, black plum, secondary flavours of toast, smoke, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla and tertiary flavours of earth, leather, game. The finish is Medium(+). It has ripe fruit character and fine ripe tannins. Overall: Good balance between acid, alcohol and fruit which are well integrated. Good complexity from primary, secondary and tertiary character. Good length and concentration. Lacks a bit of finesse and elegance. Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has the structure and concentration to improve with 4 - 6 years of ageing.; High priced (£14.99)
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Dark centre with ruby edges. Capsicum and cracked black pepper aromas. Medium to full bodied. Rustic dark berry fruit and white pepper. Well integrated tannin and long savoury finish.
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The wine is clear and bright with a deep ruby colour and presence of legs. The nose is clean and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of cedar, dark plums, liquorice, cinnamon and walnuts. The wine is dry in the mouth with a medium acidity. It has high coarse tannins and high warm alcohol. It has a medium+ body and medium intensity flavours of dark plums, cedar, liquorice and cinnamon. The finish is medium.
It is a very good quality wine with a nice tannic structure, some degree of complexity and a good balance between tannins and alcohol. However it comes out rather hollow lacking fruit concentration to balance the high alcohol and tannins. Can drink now, but it has enough tannic structure and some fruit concentration to develop more complexity over the next 3-5 years.
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Tasted alongside a range of Argentinian Malbecs. Classic meaty Cahors heritage. Much leaner and more complex than the other wines. Split the people trying it. Some found hints of apple.
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Clean nose with med+ intensity. Aromas black fruit (plum, cherry, berry), pepper, spice, earth, farmyard, cedar, vanilla. Developing.
A dry full bodied wine. High acidity, high tannin (round), high alcohol, med + flavours of blackberry! pepper! plum! bramble, cedar, coffee. Long finish.
A very good wine. Good balance of acidity and alcohol. Good complexity and good finish. Flavour intensity could be better. Can be drunk now but will develop further.
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12/17/2020 - gtilley wrote:
Dark red with a brick red rim. Developed nose of pipe tobacco, cigar box, raisins, raw meat, and raspberry straps. Palate is initially full with masses of dried fruit on the entry but sweeter red fruits at the end. The tannins are resolved and warming.
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10/25/2018 - eboracum Likes this wine: 91 Points
It was exactly 2 years ago that I opened my first bottle of this and I think this one even better. It seems to have thrown off a bit of youthful fat to its advantage and has revealed an extra touch of classy backbone which is IMO is more typically Cahors. Not ready to slide downhill. Very good.
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9/30/2018 - rwpalmer wrote: 87 Points
Dense, chunky wine. Lots of rustic pleasure though not fine.
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7/8/2018 - darrenv Likes this wine: 91 Points
I agree completely with eboracum (below). I was surprised at how fruity and full bodied this was. It has not degraded one bit from the last tasting note, in fact, I'd increase the longevity to more like 2022.
Fabulous wine.
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10/25/2016 - eboracum Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is riper and fruitier than I am used to with Cahors. The usual near black colour and nose discreet but expressive and fragrant. There was medium body, quite sweet fruit with a brambly touch, suave texture, good depth, minerals, a touch of liquorice, fresh acidity and a firm finish with ripe tannic backbone. Drinking very well but will probably stay on a plateau for some time. Very good but a bit short on Cahors typicity.
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1/26/2016 - ant-1 Likes this wine:
Nez de mûre cuite qui évolue en prune le second jour. En bouche c'est tannique, corsé mais pas rond, au contraire une brillante acidité balance le tout. Le fruit est présent également. Peu de structure, mais il va évoluer très bien.
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11/21/2015 - sebastienjm wrote: 90 Points
Beau cahors, moderne sans trahir son terroir ni son cépage, une référence dans l'appellation
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11/1/2015 - Fat cat Likes this wine: 89 Points
Black fruit on the nose. Deep black-red colour. Well balanced. Drinking well but should age for next 5 years without problem. Good PQR.
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5/9/2015 - HStaal wrote: 89 Points
WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour. Edging purple in colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, black plum, blackberry, herbal note, secondary aromas of toast, smoke, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg and tertiary aromas of earth, leather, game.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, black plum, secondary flavours of toast, smoke, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla and tertiary flavours of earth, leather, game. The finish is Medium(+). It has ripe fruit character and fine ripe tannins.
Overall: Good balance between acid, alcohol and fruit which are well integrated. Good complexity from primary, secondary and tertiary character. Good length and concentration. Lacks a bit of finesse and elegance.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has the structure and concentration to improve with 4 - 6 years of ageing.; High priced (£14.99)
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4/30/2015 - jamieirving Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark centre with ruby edges. Capsicum and cracked black pepper aromas. Medium to full bodied. Rustic dark berry fruit and white pepper. Well integrated tannin and long savoury finish.
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5/18/2014 - Man in Black wrote:
The wine is clear and bright with a deep ruby colour and presence of legs. The nose is clean and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of cedar, dark plums, liquorice, cinnamon and walnuts. The wine is dry in the mouth with a medium acidity. It has high coarse tannins and high warm alcohol. It has a medium+ body and medium intensity flavours of dark plums, cedar, liquorice and cinnamon. The finish is medium.
It is a very good quality wine with a nice tannic structure, some degree of complexity and a good balance between tannins and alcohol. However it comes out rather hollow lacking fruit concentration to balance the high alcohol and tannins. Can drink now, but it has enough tannic structure and some fruit concentration to develop more complexity over the next 3-5 years.
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5/11/2014 - rupertg wrote: 87 Points
Tasted alongside a range of Argentinian Malbecs. Classic meaty Cahors heritage. Much leaner and more complex than the other wines. Split the people trying it. Some found hints of apple.
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1/24/2014 - ranisfunpark wrote: 88 Points
Clear deep ruby colour.
Clean nose with med+ intensity. Aromas black fruit (plum, cherry, berry), pepper, spice, earth, farmyard, cedar, vanilla. Developing.
A dry full bodied wine. High acidity, high tannin (round), high alcohol, med + flavours of blackberry! pepper! plum! bramble, cedar, coffee. Long finish.
A very good wine. Good balance of acidity and alcohol. Good complexity and good finish. Flavour intensity could be better. Can be drunk now but will develop further.
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