Not intended to be drunk this old. Didn't matter- the age did wonders here.
An Intriguingely complex nose leads with juicy plum flesh, including tart plum skin, contrasted by an elegant aroma of spiced pastry- a clear reward from age & oak. On the palette this bottle shows pleasant oak integration, with notes of cranberry and creme de cassis- a play of tart and baking spice. A lingering cinnamon tannin balances with light acidity through the finish. Needless to say, the age has brought new character to this classsic Rhône.
All said, I throughly enjoyed this wine; it left me quiet for a moment, an accomplishment enough to its self.
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Bright and ripe nose, Prominent fruit presence with a supple tannic finish. Lacks real structure and complexity if I had to critique. But a good weeknight drinker- my wife and I enjoyed it with chicken piccata.
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2012 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle “45”
11/5/2020 - Cortescarlos77 wrote: 93 Points
Not intended to be drunk this old.
Didn't matter- the age did wonders here.
An Intriguingely complex nose leads with juicy plum flesh, including tart plum skin, contrasted by an elegant aroma of spiced pastry- a clear reward from age & oak. On the palette this bottle shows pleasant oak integration, with notes of cranberry and creme de cassis- a play of tart and baking spice. A lingering cinnamon tannin balances with light acidity through the finish. Needless to say, the age has brought new character to this classsic Rhône.
All said, I throughly enjoyed this wine; it left me quiet for a moment, an accomplishment enough to its self.
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2017 Château Simone Palette Rosé
3/24/2019 - Cortescarlos77 wrote: 88 Points
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2014 Henry Fessy Beaujolais-Villages
1/19/2019 - Cortescarlos77 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Bright and ripe nose, Prominent fruit presence with a supple tannic finish. Lacks real structure and complexity if I had to critique. But a good weeknight drinker- my wife and I enjoyed it with chicken piccata.
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