The mouse on this wine is out of control. I drink a fair amount of "natty" wines but am increasingly more and more frustrated with the level of mouse I encounter in wines that are increasing in popularity. As per usual the mouse was there right off the bat on this one, but there was enough other flavor coming through that I was able to enjoy it somewhat. But on the second night, forget about it. Literally nothing left but mouse. Which is unfortunate because this is a delicate grape whose flavors I find charming.
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This wine is a beast. No where near ready to drink. Gave very little on day #1. Just a wall of acid and tannin. When you do catch a glimpse of the fruit, you can tell its ripe. But the tannins are a bit astringent at the moment. Just ridiculously structured. On day #2 you get some hints of the typical cold climate Syrah notes - smokey, meaty, cracked pepper, but not so much the olive and brine. But this needs a ton more time. Packed so tight now, could blossom into something really beautiful in 5+ years.
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2017 Cameron Blanc Clos Electrique
7/25/2023 - jahlove Likes this wine:
Ripping acid. Ton of upside left. Super enjoyable now but no rush. A great example of electrique blanc.
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2021 La Grange aux Belles Vin de France Brise d'Aunis
10/24/2022 - jahlove wrote: flawed
The mouse on this wine is out of control. I drink a fair amount of "natty" wines but am increasingly more and more frustrated with the level of mouse I encounter in wines that are increasing in popularity. As per usual the mouse was there right off the bat on this one, but there was enough other flavor coming through that I was able to enjoy it somewhat. But on the second night, forget about it. Literally nothing left but mouse. Which is unfortunate because this is a delicate grape whose flavors I find charming.
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2009 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude
2/27/2019 - jahlove Likes this wine:
This wine is a beast. No where near ready to drink. Gave very little on day #1. Just a wall of acid and tannin. When you do catch a glimpse of the fruit, you can tell its ripe. But the tannins are a bit astringent at the moment. Just ridiculously structured. On day #2 you get some hints of the typical cold climate Syrah notes - smokey, meaty, cracked pepper, but not so much the olive and brine. But this needs a ton more time. Packed so tight now, could blossom into something really beautiful in 5+ years.
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