Heavy barnyard on the nose laced with cassis and vanilla. Rustic, medium body. Stewed plums and bell pepper on the cool palate. Short mushroomy finish. Pleasant, uncomplicated and nearing the end of its lifespan.
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In line with the previous tasting. Certainly quite traditional and perhaps less attractive than prior tastings. Still, 11yrs for Crozes is more than reasonable so can't complain too much. Retains a stern structure and good tannin grip.
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Less inviting than the previous tasting and perhaps a return to more traditional Crozes. Some musty notes and daggy fruits points to a potential corked wine, albeit a fairly mild dose. Good enough to keep drinking.
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A classic example of the house TL style - deeply fruited, dry, long gravelly tannin - very recognisable even for a nufty like me. Finishes a touch short but it is 12 years old. And, considering the appelation, a great showing. The one criticism is that the house style does drown out any typical Crozes trait (perhaps a +ve?).
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Served blind. Medium dark purple color. Nose of smoke, tar, some blackberry and some rocky, mineral notes. Black and blue fruits on the palate but not ripe or sweet, with more smoky, meaty peppered beef jerky type flavors on the back end. Medium+ acid, medium tannins, dry finish. Compared to the bottle I had a few years ago, this was much better so perhaps the additional age helped it come together.
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Friday Night Dinner (Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC): Nice perfumed nose of purple florals, subtle meat, sous bois and dark fruits. Palate wasn't as seductive as the nose, and will need time to even out. Thought it was a bit primary, but did show some nice substance - bacon, lilac and some charcoal. Wasn't as modern as other TL's I've had.
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I found this wine now elegant. clean syrah. Lean profile with slight tinges of green pepper, wet earth, baryard, capped by distint iron notes on the finish. The iron on the finish subsided in 30 minutes. Notthe Chapoutier les Varonnieres...but really good!
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Part of syrah blind tasting (bottle 2 of 3). Decanted 1.5 hours. Dark purple color. Very closed on the nose with hints of black pepper coming through. Dark fruit on the palate, although somewhat muted. Tight tannins, thin mouthfeel and pleasant but not lingering finish. Overall, I was disappointed with this wine but I do think that it was drank too young and will get better with age.
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Medium syrah nose but laser-like intense, focused flavor on the palate. Beautifully balanced, this blends fruit, acidity and tannins seamlessly. Tasted like a Northern Rhone syrah from a higher priced neighborhood. However, NOT a fruit forward, hedonistic wine. Elegant and structured. Great value...
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3/29/2020 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 88 Points
Heavy barnyard on the nose laced with cassis and vanilla. Rustic, medium body. Stewed plums and bell pepper on the cool palate. Short mushroomy finish. Pleasant, uncomplicated and nearing the end of its lifespan.
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3/28/2016 - StewartWent wrote: 86 Points
In line with the previous tasting. Certainly quite traditional and perhaps less attractive than prior tastings. Still, 11yrs for Crozes is more than reasonable so can't complain too much. Retains a stern structure and good tannin grip.
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12/28/2015 - StewartWent wrote: 86 Points
Less inviting than the previous tasting and perhaps a return to more traditional Crozes. Some musty notes and daggy fruits points to a potential corked wine, albeit a fairly mild dose. Good enough to keep drinking.
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6/28/2015 - StewartWent wrote: 89 Points
A classic example of the house TL style - deeply fruited, dry, long gravelly tannin - very recognisable even for a nufty like me. Finishes a touch short but it is 12 years old. And, considering the appelation, a great showing. The one criticism is that the house style does drown out any typical Crozes trait (perhaps a +ve?).
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3/8/2014 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Served blind. Medium dark purple color. Nose of smoke, tar, some blackberry and some rocky, mineral notes. Black and blue fruits on the palate but not ripe or sweet, with more smoky, meaty peppered beef jerky type flavors on the back end. Medium+ acid, medium tannins, dry finish. Compared to the bottle I had a few years ago, this was much better so perhaps the additional age helped it come together.
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9/9/2011 - tooch wrote:
Friday Night Dinner (Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC): Nice perfumed nose of purple florals, subtle meat, sous bois and dark fruits. Palate wasn't as seductive as the nose, and will need time to even out. Thought it was a bit primary, but did show some nice substance - bacon, lilac and some charcoal. Wasn't as modern as other TL's I've had.
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5/25/2010 - rwatkin wrote: 91 Points
I found this wine now elegant. clean syrah. Lean profile with slight tinges of green pepper, wet earth, baryard, capped by distint iron notes on the finish. The iron on the finish subsided in 30 minutes. Notthe Chapoutier les Varonnieres...but really good!
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4/7/2009 - Rich S wrote: 87 Points
Part of syrah blind tasting (bottle 2 of 3). Decanted 1.5 hours. Dark purple color. Very closed on the nose with hints of black pepper coming through. Dark fruit on the palate, although somewhat muted. Tight tannins, thin mouthfeel and pleasant but not lingering finish. Overall, I was disappointed with this wine but I do think that it was drank too young and will get better with age.
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11/9/2008 - rwatkin wrote: 92 Points
Medium syrah nose but laser-like intense, focused flavor on the palate. Beautifully balanced, this blends fruit, acidity and tannins seamlessly.
Tasted like a Northern Rhone syrah from a higher priced neighborhood. However, NOT a fruit forward, hedonistic wine. Elegant and structured.
Great value...
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10/26/2006 - Russell Faulkner wrote:
Tardieu-Laurent 2005 Tasting - London (Commonwealth Club - London): 100% Syrah
Reductive nose, very bright sweet and sour fruit with big smooth tannin, vanilla and burnt coffee.
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