Third day sample. Was rather tight and unyielding on day 1. Bright red fruit, a bit crunchy. Palate is quite dense and structured showing considerable depth going into the finish. Needs at least 5yrs to written but seems to have a great future.
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Especially firm structure upon opening, this actually took a couple days in bottle to soften up to the point of being really enjoyable. Black tea leaf and blackberry fruit, against a backdrop of almost barbaresco like tannin. It presents as fairly stern and serious with high acidity. Undoubtedly will age well, but it may turn out a little angular, not unlike a 96, so in that way is somewhat atypical for my experience with the otherwise charming 2017s.
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Substance is there but currently buried. A bit firm, a bit green, can feel a suaveness and sense the fruit underneath but this needs some time to hopefully blossom.
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5/2/2024 - Nutty08 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Third day sample. Was rather tight and unyielding on day 1. Bright red fruit, a bit crunchy. Palate is quite dense and structured showing considerable depth going into the finish. Needs at least 5yrs to written but seems to have a great future.
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5/1/2024 - jviz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Especially firm structure upon opening, this actually took a couple days in bottle to soften up to the point of being really enjoyable. Black tea leaf and blackberry fruit, against a backdrop of almost barbaresco like tannin. It presents as fairly stern and serious with high acidity. Undoubtedly will age well, but it may turn out a little angular, not unlike a 96, so in that way is somewhat atypical for my experience with the otherwise charming 2017s.
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1/15/2024 - The Guzz wrote: 91 Points
Substance is there but currently buried. A bit firm, a bit green, can feel a suaveness and sense the fruit underneath but this needs some time to hopefully blossom.
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11/12/2022 - Derek Darth Taster Likes this wine: 92 Points
Paulee wedding lunch at Nicolas. Friendly pour from the next table.
Sexy wine. Juicy red fruits and crunchy minerals. Long finish.
Good promise!
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