2005 L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle) Naïck Red
Red Rhone Blend
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By Jon Rimmerman
(NAICK 5) Pandora Dear Friends, A few late catches of intrigue to end the day. Both of these compete with the best in the South of France (at a far lesser price than CdP) so take note. The Pandora is a riveting wine - it will befuddle and electrify the room at a tasting of the most knowledgeable enthusiasts. It's been almost impossible for me to source, but I've finally found a parcel at about the same price as in Europe. People will be wowed by this in many ways - it's not a freak-effect wine, rather it has a proud sense of itself combined with a exotic style that is very enticing. The Naick 5 has been equally difficult to source but it's a wine that goes without saying - If you like substance, style and gleeful exaggeration (that is still balanced - how, I'm not sure) then you would do well to imbibe with the Naick 5 - think exotic Boisrenard ... 2004 Domaine de Courbissac Minervois la Liviniere "Pandora" 2005 L'Oustal Blanc "Naick 5" Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA SOFR6380 SOFR6390
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerL'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle)
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationNaïck Red
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionFrance
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationVin de Table Français
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12/1/2012 - vanpe003 wrote: 92 Points
Pop/pour. Initially quite bright, but gains weight on both nose and palate after 10-15 minutes in the glass. At that point, nose carries both berries and a sweaty, funky leather. On the palate, a very rich mouthfeel. Sweet berries with a little dark funk to add character. CT suggests that this should have been consumed by 2011. I think that it's probably drinking right about peak today. A somewhat unusual aromatic / flavor profile for me. Unique is probably the better word. In any event, it works. A much bigger wine than I was expecting.
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5/15/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Languedoc-Themed Euro Lunch (Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, California): Dark purple red violet color; black fruit, tar nose; focused concentrated, tart black fruit, plum, tar, spice, tart blackberry palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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4/13/2011 - jayw wrote:
Bitter plum, sandalwood and musk, white pepper and other spices. More mineral/vegetal than fruit. Doesn't quite come together for me.
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5/7/2010 - WetRock wrote:
Nose shows wood and minerals over baked dark red fruits. The palate has generous fruit in check with acidity. On the big side but not fleshy. Shows some woody softness in the midpalate and strong lava rock like minerals towards the finish. More friendly than some of their higher end offerings but still well made. Great value.
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12/25/2009 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Dark red violet color; anise, berry, herbal nose; tasty, tart berry, anise, sage palate; medium finish
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