Blueberry on the nose, giving way to a gamey meatiness. With air, the body fills out. This is a thick and juicy wine. Tannins are present but in the background. It has the material to develop more complexity with age.
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A bit of burnt rubber on the nose, which soon blows off. Then it is apricots, apricots, apricots, which give way with time and air to honey and intense marmalade. This is profound and very, very rich. The quiet bass note of bitterness keeps the colossal sweetness in check. Twenty-two years old but still plenty of freshness. From a 375ml, but really you can’t drink that much of this.
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Majestic, lovely wine of tremendous finesse and character. The nose is spicy-- I get some bay, a little cinnamon. On the palate it is rich and deep and smooth, without any excess of oak. This is what "velvety" means to me. Tannins are present but not aggressive. The core is dark cherry but there is also a bit of dried strawberry and a roundness that reminds me of port. ABV is 14% but it doesn't taste hot. This is really beautifully made and drinking exceedingly well. I'm sure it'll last for years. Day two, it was a touch softer but still rich and vibrant.
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2019 Domaine André François Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Quinet
12/2/2023 - cfwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Blueberry on the nose, giving way to a gamey meatiness. With air, the body fills out. This is a thick and juicy wine. Tannins are present but in the background. It has the material to develop more complexity with age.
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2001 Château Suduiraut
11/23/2023 - cfwine Likes this wine: 94 Points
A bit of burnt rubber on the nose, which soon blows off. Then it is apricots, apricots, apricots, which give way with time and air to honey and intense marmalade. This is profound and very, very rich. The quiet bass note of bitterness keeps the colossal sweetness in check. Twenty-two years old but still plenty of freshness. From a 375ml, but really you can’t drink that much of this.
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2014 Tasca D'Almerita Regaleali Rosso del Conte
10/13/2023 - cfwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Majestic, lovely wine of tremendous finesse and character.
The nose is spicy-- I get some bay, a little cinnamon. On the palate it is rich and deep and smooth, without any excess of oak. This is what "velvety" means to me. Tannins are present but not aggressive. The core is dark cherry but there is also a bit of dried strawberry and a roundness that reminds me of port. ABV is 14% but it doesn't taste hot. This is really beautifully made and drinking exceedingly well. I'm sure it'll last for years.
Day two, it was a touch softer but still rich and vibrant.
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