It got better after an hour in the decanther. Cherry and other red fruits aroma, and a well balanced wine in the mouth. Can wait another year to drink it
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Opened in a mood to try something new but no time to decant. Poured through a Vinturi, swirled, smeilled... intense red fruit, cherries, pencil shavings. Beautiful mouth feel,more cherries, nicely balanced tannins. Based on the comments below I opened this particular bottle at the right time.
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I enjoyed this somewhat more than last time. Cherries, cocoa, mesquite smoke, rosemary, Asian spice. Ripe and fruit-sweet in the mouth. Nice vibrant acidity. Marred by high alcohol, otherwise would score significantly higher.
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Bought at the restaurant. Simple and tannic wine that shows some red berries, spices and subtle oak. It's not bad, but it's not worthy the investment....lots of better options out there.
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I am in the 87-88 point camp on this one. Bottle opened last night for about 3 hours prior to consumption without a formal decant, very tight initially and had significantly opened up in 3 hours so this probably ideally at this point needs an hour or two in the decanter. Very youthful at this point, has at least 5-7 years of good life left in the cellar, very dark, reasonably balanced with prominent tannins present, did not note nearly as much heat as the previous tasting notes authors have noted, overall not an unreasonable QPR Languedoc wine for this price point. Nose of dark fruit and some must, primary flavors red fruit, some oak, balanced tannins and almost stewed fruit or pudding on the aftertaste. In the daily drinker category of wines for us. I do recommend this.
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An opaque dark red color. The nose is youthful but closed with a light intensity of ripe dark fruits and plenty of heat. In the mouth the wine is medium+ bodied with firm and dry tannins, red fruit flavors and a short+ finish with sweet fruity flavors but dominated by alcohol. The wine is unbalanced and the 15% alcohol is dominating this wine. 78-79 points
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More than I expected from a vin de table. A primarily-Cinsault blend (interesting in and of itself) with polished well-weighted tannins, big alcohol and surprisingly forward notes of dark fruit, sweet spice and earthiness. Not your prototypical Old World French-style wine...maybe influenced by the warmer weather conditions in Languedoc?
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On opening, exhibits ripe plum fruit given sweetness by menthol. Over time turns to cherries with a more spicy finish of ginger, allspice, and clove. For my taste this comes off as slightly stewed, alcoholic and sweet, though it has some complexity and I suspect there are many who will enjoy it more.
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5/1/2016 - spidersva Likes this wine: 86 Points
Without looking at my prior notes, it just doesn't have a lot of pizzazz. There are so many very good wines under $20...you can do better.
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5/8/2015 - brunomr wrote: 87 Points
Solid and consistent
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7/29/2014 - brunomr Likes this wine: 86 Points
It got better after an hour in the decanther. Cherry and other red fruits aroma, and a well balanced wine in the mouth. Can wait another year to drink it
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10/15/2013 - tomasio-1 wrote: 88 Points
Good, but not banal every day Languedoc. Drinks well now.
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6/5/2012 - mwkoehler wrote: 90 Points
Opened in a mood to try something new but no time to decant. Poured through a Vinturi, swirled, smeilled... intense red fruit, cherries, pencil shavings. Beautiful mouth feel,more cherries, nicely balanced tannins. Based on the comments below I opened this particular bottle at the right time.
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5/4/2012 - silton wrote: 88 Points
In line with expectations, a daily drinker with personality. Serve lightly chilled.
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2/26/2012 - graphite wrote: 88 Points
I enjoyed this somewhat more than last time. Cherries, cocoa, mesquite smoke, rosemary, Asian spice. Ripe and fruit-sweet in the mouth. Nice vibrant acidity. Marred by high alcohol, otherwise would score significantly higher.
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2/24/2012 - HungryMother wrote: 89 Points
I love this wine. It opens up beautifully and ably blends old and new worlds - some fruit (although not too much) and a real sense of place.
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2/11/2012 - vsbastosx wrote: 84 Points
Bought at the restaurant. Simple and tannic wine that shows some red berries, spices and subtle oak. It's not bad, but it's not worthy the investment....lots of better options out there.
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12/31/2011 - drnegao wrote: 75 Points
Fraco. Não vale o q custa no Brasil.
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6/2/2011 - ikkaariainen wrote: 88 Points
I am in the 87-88 point camp on this one. Bottle opened last night for about 3 hours prior to consumption without a formal decant, very tight initially and had significantly opened up in 3 hours so this probably ideally at this point needs an hour or two in the decanter. Very youthful at this point, has at least 5-7 years of good life left in the cellar, very dark, reasonably balanced with prominent tannins present, did not note nearly as much heat as the previous tasting notes authors have noted, overall not an unreasonable QPR Languedoc wine for this price point. Nose of dark fruit and some must, primary flavors red fruit, some oak, balanced tannins and almost stewed fruit or pudding on the aftertaste. In the daily drinker category of wines for us. I do recommend this.
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2/9/2011 - cosmin_grozea wrote: 78 Points
An opaque dark red color. The nose is youthful but closed with a light intensity of ripe dark fruits and plenty of heat. In the mouth the wine is medium+ bodied with firm and dry tannins, red fruit flavors and a short+ finish with sweet fruity flavors but dominated by alcohol. The wine is unbalanced and the 15% alcohol is dominating this wine. 78-79 points
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1/19/2011 - pvetsch wrote: 87 Points
More than I expected from a vin de table. A primarily-Cinsault blend (interesting in and of itself) with polished well-weighted tannins, big alcohol and surprisingly forward notes of dark fruit, sweet spice and earthiness. Not your prototypical Old World French-style wine...maybe influenced by the warmer weather conditions in Languedoc?
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1/16/2011 - graphite wrote: 87 Points
On opening, exhibits ripe plum fruit given sweetness by menthol. Over time turns to cherries with a more spicy finish of ginger, allspice, and clove. For my taste this comes off as slightly stewed, alcoholic and sweet, though it has some complexity and I suspect there are many who will enjoy it more.
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