Dark ruby, youthful appearance. Licorice, violets, taragon, and black raspberry scents with a pleasing high-toned liqueur essence. Rather tangy initial bite that unfortunately predominates the mixed red berry/plum palate, ultimately culminating in a bitter-tinged finish. Best to consume within two hours of opening. This bottle aerated longer than previous one.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Ruby-garnet color. I let this bottle breathe several hours and a constellation of different aromas developed compared to a prior pop-n-pour bottle. Black cherry, ripe pomegranate, cured bacon, and tanned leather are apparent. Flavors of black tea, raspberry, and pepper on the palate make for a wine that pairs nicely with savory meats, cheeses, olives, and hearty breads. Offering by a moderately long finish, it’s surprisingly tasty at the moment yet has years remaining. We consumed it with paella constructed with Iberico chorizo and shrimp head bouillon- a fabulous combo.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Dark purple. High-toned aromas of chocolate covered cherries, mint, black pepper and black currant. Dark, spice-laden red fruits galore, licorice, a bit hot on the finish. Very enjoyable at the moment. This vintage is more balanced than earlier ones.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
2002 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux
4/26/2024 - Musinus wrote: 91 Points
Dark ruby, youthful appearance. Licorice, violets, taragon, and black raspberry scents with a pleasing high-toned liqueur essence. Rather tangy initial bite that unfortunately predominates the mixed red berry/plum palate, ultimately culminating in a bitter-tinged finish. Best to consume within two hours of opening. This bottle aerated longer than previous one.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2000 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
4/21/2024 - Musinus wrote: 93 Points
Ruby-garnet color. I let this bottle breathe several hours and a constellation of different aromas developed compared to a prior pop-n-pour bottle. Black cherry, ripe pomegranate, cured bacon, and tanned leather are apparent. Flavors of black tea, raspberry, and pepper on the palate make for a wine that pairs nicely with savory meats, cheeses, olives, and hearty breads. Offering by a moderately long finish, it’s surprisingly tasty at the moment yet has years remaining. We consumed it with paella constructed with Iberico chorizo and shrimp head bouillon- a fabulous combo.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
2011 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
4/20/2024 - Musinus wrote: 93 Points
Dark purple. High-toned aromas of chocolate covered cherries, mint, black pepper and black currant. Dark, spice-laden red fruits galore, licorice, a bit hot on the finish. Very enjoyable at the moment. This vintage is more balanced than earlier ones.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment