Initially had a bit of a hard, greenish edge to the finish, but happily this vanished after a couple of hours in the decanter. Fleshy with plenty of ripe fruit. A delight today, and a potential killer if the years bring more complexity. Outstanding QPR, borderline 92.
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Decanted for an hour. Medium body and slight bricking. Juicy and spicy with a shorter finish than I had hoped. Not a ton of varietal character, but excellent QPR on the secondary market.
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NV Xavier Vignon Arcane L'Etoile
4/15/2024 - Hamersly Likes this wine: 91 Points
Initially had a bit of a hard, greenish edge to the finish, but happily this vanished after a couple of hours in the decanter. Fleshy with plenty of ripe fruit. A delight today, and a potential killer if the years bring more complexity. Outstanding QPR, borderline 92.
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2005 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du Papet
4/1/2024 - Hamersly wrote: 92 Points
Ripe and delicious with plenty of sweet cherry. I fall on the side of those who recommend drinking within the next couple of years.
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2013 La Sirena Grenache
3/26/2024 - Hamersly wrote: 90 Points
Decanted for an hour. Medium body and slight bricking. Juicy and spicy with a shorter finish than I had hoped. Not a ton of varietal character, but excellent QPR on the secondary market.
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