Mildly corked. One could still see the Chaignots character, especially in the mouth -- probably 93 poiints for a pristine bottle. Cellared since original release.
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What a pretty Chaignots, that is still showing beautifully pure fruit and is totally in the zone already. Nice ruby color, pretty much jumping out of the glass with notes of sweet and sour red cherries, some strawberries, but there is also a musky/animalic element I sometimes find in Chaignots that makes it particularly mysterious and appealing. There is also a subtle spiciness and some minerality, as well as some violets/flowery note, overall pretty complex aromatics. It‘s medium+ bodied, but with excellent persistence, it has medium-high acidity providing nice tension and some medium- tannin that is there but very well integrated already. Pretty long finish. A lovely Chaignots from this excellent producer and already drinking really nicely.
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Brought to dinner at Goldener Hirsch in Deer Valley, UT. The wine was red fruited with cranberry and black cherry, touch of five spice on the finish. Great weight and depth, with some subtle bottle development already. Quite nice.
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An excellent young NSG. Everything is in place and it should have a long life ahead of it. Already very delicious and satisfying. A good relative value from Zachys at the sale price of $91.
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Crimson red with a darker amber hue, the Chaignots makes you think it’s a more aged wine at first glance. The initial aroma is funky earth and citrus rind, further fanning the belief that this is an old soul. On the palate, it’s a completely different story, with bright and primary red cherry, burnt orange rind, and spice. Slow O2 and then a good bit of swirling blows off the funkified nose and coaxes the fruit to rev up. Medium weight and acidity, with enough intensity to merit it’s 1er Cru class. Finishes linear, hinting at promise with some short term aging.
Delicious and pure. Not completely compelling yet, but a beautifully youthful showing and on the right track to even more enjoyment. Accessible now but has more to offer in terms on complexity and depth. Try again in 2024. 93-94+ points.
Lovely nose that is very expressive of red fruits and savory undertones. The palate mimics the nose but has a spicy quality that amplifies the acidity, giving the wine a very lively and pleasant backbone. Finish is quite long. Will be interesting to see where this will goes but has excellent potential. Approachable now, like many 17s, but sure to evolve.
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12/21/2023 - cfk49 wrote: flawed
Mildly corked. One could still see the Chaignots character, especially in the mouth -- probably 93 poiints for a pristine bottle. Cellared since original release.
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5/18/2023 - NostraBacchus Likes this wine: 93 Points
What a pretty Chaignots, that is still showing beautifully pure fruit and is totally in the zone already. Nice ruby color, pretty much jumping out of the glass with notes of sweet and sour red cherries, some strawberries, but there is also a musky/animalic element I sometimes find in Chaignots that makes it particularly mysterious and appealing. There is also a subtle spiciness and some minerality, as well as some violets/flowery note, overall pretty complex aromatics. It‘s medium+ bodied, but with excellent persistence, it has medium-high acidity providing nice tension and some medium- tannin that is there but very well integrated already. Pretty long finish. A lovely Chaignots from this excellent producer and already drinking really nicely.
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3/3/2023 - drwine2001 wrote:
The Verticals Tasting at 2023 La Paulée (Eventi Hotel, New York): Light ruby. Fruit and faint menthol. Light weight, subtle, fluid red and blue fruit and soil. Lingering earthy finish. Another winning 2017 in a lighter style. Best of the 3 vintages here.
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2/14/2023 - jviz wrote: 93 Points
Brought to dinner at Goldener Hirsch in Deer Valley, UT. The wine was red fruited with cranberry and black cherry, touch of five spice on the finish. Great weight and depth, with some subtle bottle development already. Quite nice.
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9/27/2022 - Nojomoschwa Likes this wine: 92 Points
An excellent young NSG. Everything is in place and it should have a long life ahead of it. Already very delicious and satisfying. A good relative value from Zachys at the sale price of $91.
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6/30/2022 - Dugis wrote: 90 Points
Soft and smooth. Quite slim, probably needs further cellaring. Subdued fruit
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10/10/2021 - csimm wrote: 94 Points
Crimson red with a darker amber hue, the Chaignots makes you think it’s a more aged wine at first glance. The initial aroma is funky earth and citrus rind, further fanning the belief that this is an old soul. On the palate, it’s a completely different story, with bright and primary red cherry, burnt orange rind, and spice. Slow O2 and then a good bit of swirling blows off the funkified nose and coaxes the fruit to rev up. Medium weight and acidity, with enough intensity to merit it’s 1er Cru class. Finishes linear, hinting at promise with some short term aging.
Delicious and pure. Not completely compelling yet, but a beautifully youthful showing and on the right track to even more enjoyment. Accessible now but has more to offer in terms on complexity and depth. Try again in 2024. 93-94+ points.
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6/30/2021 - asparagus Likes this wine: 93 Points
Was very impressed. Amazing purity of fruit married to a lovely, mineral core. Caught this at a great time.
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8/20/2020 - Shugs_Claret wrote: 93 Points
Lovely nose that is very expressive of red fruits and savory undertones. The palate mimics the nose but has a spicy quality that amplifies the acidity, giving the wine a very lively and pleasant backbone. Finish is quite long. Will be interesting to see where this will goes but has excellent potential. Approachable now, like many 17s, but sure to evolve.
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