From 75cl, impeccable provenance, good cork, decanted off powdery sediment 15 minutes. Initially a faint but attractive wild strawberry scent; closed, tired, dilute, sweetish taste; no tannins, low acidity, no finish. But after 1 hour the scent has all but disappeared, and the taste is roughly what I would expect from a fully mature old-style Rioja Alta—Vina Ardanza perhaps, say from the 1980s or 1990s, with decent redcurrant fruit, some oak, but no distinct pinot character. Lousy value at the 65 EUR paid. Drink up. 87P
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Second bottle of three (first drunk in 2015). Similar notes - medium weight, sweet fruit on front palate but nice sweet / savoury balance, fine and ripe tannins, very enjoyable.Softened since first bottle.
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Far from mature, but still highly enjoyable, with a nose of violets, tart red berries and bramble. Textured and robust on the palate, with the youth of the wine reflected in crisp, clipped flavors that should round out and lengthen in 2-3 years’ time: cranberry, raspberry, orange peel, smoked meat and spearmint.
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Quel beau vin parfumé! C'est floral, avec de jolies notes de framboises et de fraises, élégant. Il n'a pas la profondeur pour justifier son prix, mais c'est tellement agréable et charmeur. 91 pts
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An almost explosive nose of violet, pomegranate, tart raspberry with whisps of cassis come through immediately. With time, aromas and flavors of white pepper and various sweet spices come about with more notable structure coupled with mid palate sap. This shows more pliancy than many in it's class today but with real quality material behind it. Fantastic villages.
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Agreeing that it feels like a blend of the VV and La Justice together. The palate is rich and concentrated with tightly woven crispy red fruits, herbaceous and earthly notes with some spicy elements. Yet it remains balanced. Very well made wine and tastes like a Premium Cru. This is approachable but will benefit with more age. Will like to try again in the next 5-7 years.
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10/30/2023 - honest bob wrote: 87 Points
From 75cl, impeccable provenance, good cork, decanted off powdery sediment 15 minutes. Initially a faint but attractive wild strawberry scent; closed, tired, dilute, sweetish taste; no tannins, low acidity, no finish. But after 1 hour the scent has all but disappeared, and the taste is roughly what I would expect from a fully mature old-style Rioja Alta—Vina Ardanza perhaps, say from the 1980s or 1990s, with decent redcurrant fruit, some oak, but no distinct pinot character. Lousy value at the 65 EUR paid. Drink up. 87P
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3/3/2021 - Nigel Davies Tas Likes this wine: 91 Points
Second bottle of three (first drunk in 2015). Similar notes - medium weight, sweet fruit on front palate but nice sweet / savoury balance, fine and ripe tannins, very enjoyable.Softened since first bottle.
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2/14/2021 - Shiaxonna wrote: 91 Points
Lovely, classic Gevrey wine. Lots of intensity, concentration and enjoyment. Very good for the vintage. Love it.
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10/23/2020 - strawbo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great at first with rustic fruit character. 2-3 hours in it died a little.
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1/20/2018 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 91 Points
Far from mature, but still highly enjoyable, with a nose of violets, tart red berries and bramble. Textured and robust on the palate, with the youth of the wine reflected in crisp, clipped flavors that should round out and lengthen in 2-3 years’ time: cranberry, raspberry, orange peel, smoked meat and spearmint.
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9/10/2017 - hajoha wrote:
Denne var ganske stram i maska - bør få ligge lenger.
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12/26/2016 - d'Artagnan wrote: 91 Points
Quel beau vin parfumé! C'est floral, avec de jolies notes de framboises et de fraises, élégant. Il n'a pas la profondeur pour justifier son prix, mais c'est tellement agréable et charmeur. 91 pts
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12/23/2015 - d'Artagnan wrote: 91 Points
Superbe vin juteux, expressif, super savoureux. C'est une bombe de fruit, les tanins ronds, très ouvert. Superbe. 91+ pts
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11/5/2015 - Xavier94 Likes this wine: 91 Points
An almost explosive nose of violet, pomegranate, tart raspberry with whisps of cassis come through immediately. With time, aromas and flavors of white pepper and various sweet spices come about with more notable structure coupled with mid palate sap. This shows more pliancy than many in it's class today but with real quality material behind it. Fantastic villages.
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11/4/2015 - carlwhat wrote: 93 Points
good length and sneaky sweetness... took a little time to open up but when it did, had a bit of the gevrey animale. very enjoyable.
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6/23/2015 - Wardyn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Agreeing that it feels like a blend of the VV and La Justice together. The palate is rich and concentrated with tightly woven crispy red fruits, herbaceous and earthly notes with some spicy elements. Yet it remains balanced. Very well made wine and tastes like a Premium Cru. This is approachable but will benefit with more age. Will like to try again in the next 5-7 years.
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1/15/2015 - pjaines wrote:
OW Loeb Burgundy 2013 En Primeur Tasting; 1/14/2015-1/15/2015 (London): EP Tasting: Fine boned, pretty fruit with dry cherries - a slightly clipped finish.
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