This bottle needs to open up. Been at room temperature for over a year probably originally from deep storage for the past 20+ years. *1st night really uninteresting. *2nd night blue flowers (violets) very strong nose and palette. Very strong violets. Very interesting.
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Still very much alive, but uninteresting. Fruit still there and a little bitter element coming through. Second night tasting. *6th night finally opening up. Strawberries coming out and slight roasted nori. Typical elements in Southern Rhône’s.
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darnk fruit, some herbs, tapenade. very soft and silky, with some tannins. still life ahead of it, very good with food. the alcohol (14%) does not stick out and the wine is well balanced.
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This is a very beautiful Lirac. My friend and I, we enjoy this " red rose color wine " very much.
Seductive nose of new oak, fresh, clean, dramatic, Asian spice, herbs, flowers, perfume. Medium to full bodied, feel too young at 1st sip, nice acidity, tannic but round and delicious. Pretty smooth with time, Very nice finish too. A well-made wine indeed.
The wine that I don't want to swop drinking with CNDP Donjon 2000.
Drink now - 2015.......................91++/100......................more than nice !!!
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This one was a surprise for everyone at the tasting. Nicely aged, round, warm, with subtle tastes, a hint of graham (i.e. graham cracker) in the background. A steal for the price if you bought it at release and have been holding onto it.
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Nice warm dark concentrated wine. spice and eathy flavours were present. Tannins almost completely gone, so wine maybe just lacking a bit of grip and acidity. But make no mistake, this is nicely made.
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Possibly undergoing a transformation from the upfront fruit to a more classic wine. Initially shows a great deal of tannin, but unfolds into a great concentration of blackberries, cherries, and pepper. Deep purple/black coloration; should have a couple years to develop. Interesting to see where this goes in about 3 years.
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robe limpide, sombre, pure. Nez discret au début, sur les épices, il demeurera en retrait, mais fin. Belle pureté du fruit, équilibre magistral, concentré mais sans lourdeur. Bonne longueur, saveurs typées d'épices et de fruit rouge. Avec l'aération, il développe une réelle finesse. Un vin absolument étonnant pour l'appellation, qu'il domine de la tête et des épaules. L'équivalent d'un excellent CNP. Vraiment très beau! 18/20
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Wow. This has declined. Drink up. I had a bottle of this two years ago and it was outstanding. Beautiful, bright fruity nose, extremely well balanced, fruity, delicate and elegant. It's still good, but the fruit has dissipated, which is somewhat disappointing. I have one more of these and will make sure that I consume it soon.
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3/27/2023 - 559Cheers Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened another bottle. This bottle has developed really well. Nice all around. Everything perfect and at a great spot. Needed some room temp hold.
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9/7/2022 - 559Cheers Likes this wine: 93 Points
This bottle needs to open up. Been at room temperature for over a year probably originally from deep storage for the past 20+ years.
*1st night really uninteresting.
*2nd night blue flowers (violets) very strong nose and palette. Very strong violets. Very interesting.
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3/16/2021 - 559Cheers wrote: 90 Points
Still very much alive, but uninteresting. Fruit still there and a little bitter element coming through. Second night tasting.
*6th night finally opening up. Strawberries coming out and slight roasted nori. Typical elements in Southern Rhône’s.
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8/31/2013 - elledeca wrote:
darnk fruit, some herbs, tapenade. very soft and silky, with some tannins. still life ahead of it, very good with food. the alcohol (14%) does not stick out and the wine is well balanced.
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12/9/2012 - WinoRick wrote: 91 Points
Ripe, rustic and quaffable. Worth the price....
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5/15/2011 - kingb22 wrote: 87 Points
Started out well, but fell apart after an hour or two. Ended up grainy and uninteresting.
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7/16/2010 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 93 Points
Lemon Thyme Burgers and Wine (Chez Dan, Palo Alto, California): Opaque red violet color; satsuma plum, licorice, garrigue nose; tasty, maturing, tart black fruit, tart berry, garrigue, licorice palate; medium-plus finish
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6/4/2010 - Mr T wrote:
Beautiful wine and nicely maturing, but still vibrant rich fruit and dark color. Very niice and great with lamb burgers for dinner
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4/7/2010 - noppakit s. wrote: 91 Points
This is a very beautiful Lirac. My friend and I, we enjoy this " red rose color wine " very much.
Seductive nose of new oak, fresh, clean, dramatic, Asian spice, herbs, flowers, perfume. Medium to full bodied, feel too young at 1st sip, nice acidity, tannic but round and delicious. Pretty smooth with time, Very nice finish too. A well-made wine indeed.
The wine that I don't want to swop drinking with CNDP Donjon 2000.
Drink now - 2015.......................91++/100......................more than nice !!!
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2/7/2009 - Rossodio wrote: 89 Points
This one was a surprise for everyone at the tasting. Nicely aged, round, warm, with subtle tastes, a hint of graham (i.e. graham cracker) in the background. A steal for the price if you bought it at release and have been holding onto it.
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11/2/2008 - raketmensch wrote:
Yikes. After 3 hours open, cloves and Robitussin. Nose of cherry fruit, cedar. Blech.
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2/16/2008 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 93 Points
Dark red violet color; big berry, boysenberry nose; rich, berry, black fruit and mulberry palate, layered; medium-plus finish
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8/12/2007 - Mr T wrote: 89 Points
Bit more flabby than I would have liked but still a very nice wine
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3/31/2007 - mpoel wrote: 89 Points
Nice warm dark concentrated wine. spice and eathy flavours were present. Tannins almost completely gone, so wine maybe just lacking a bit of grip and acidity. But make no mistake, this is nicely made.
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3/25/2007 - no leashes wrote: 88 Points
Perfect compliment to burgers on the grill. Nicely concentrated, showing cherry and cassis flavors.
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2/19/2006 - bknysak wrote: 90 Points
Possibly undergoing a transformation from the upfront fruit to a more classic wine. Initially shows a great deal of tannin, but unfolds into a great concentration of blackberries, cherries, and pepper. Deep purple/black coloration; should have a couple years to develop. Interesting to see where this goes in about 3 years.
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2/10/2006 - KevinP wrote: 89 Points
Picked this up in the bargain bin and i see why - good bones, but not much fruit left.
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1/27/2006 - d'Artagnan wrote:
robe limpide, sombre, pure.
Nez discret au début, sur les épices, il demeurera en retrait, mais fin.
Belle pureté du fruit, équilibre magistral, concentré mais sans lourdeur. Bonne longueur, saveurs typées d'épices et de fruit rouge. Avec l'aération, il développe une réelle finesse. Un vin absolument étonnant pour l'appellation, qu'il domine de la tête et des épaules. L'équivalent d'un excellent CNP. Vraiment très beau! 18/20
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3/9/2005 - Tom E wrote: 89 Points
Wow. This has declined. Drink up. I had a bottle of this two years ago and it was outstanding. Beautiful, bright fruity nose, extremely well balanced, fruity, delicate and elegant. It's still good, but the fruit has dissipated, which is somewhat disappointing. I have one more of these and will make sure that I consume it soon.
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