Another Potelabomb. Lots of acid, slight oxidation, and no meaningful fruit. To be clear, this wine was not flawed in any way. It just wasn't any good. Poured it out.
This is another example for me of Potel having a serious quality control problem, i.e. he just doesn't seem to care about QC. I've had some delicious Potels but a frighteningly high number of disasters from crus that should produce good wine particularly in good years. I'm not buying this producer any more.
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Deep brooding and powerful dark berry fruits. Rich and sweet but not ott. A moreish type of Pinot. Touch of mushy mushrooms and undergrowth at this period with sous bois but quickly covered up by rich fruits again.
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1/1/2024 - wineamateur Likes this wine:
Two bottles opened, one a bit sub-par (slight oxidation) but the other correct and at maturity
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2/7/2015 - wineordeath Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Another Potelabomb. Lots of acid, slight oxidation, and no meaningful fruit. To be clear, this wine was not flawed in any way. It just wasn't any good. Poured it out.
This is another example for me of Potel having a serious quality control problem, i.e. he just doesn't seem to care about QC. I've had some delicious Potels but a frighteningly high number of disasters from crus that should produce good wine particularly in good years. I'm not buying this producer any more.
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1/12/2014 - Alex H wrote: 85 Points
Deep brooding and powerful dark berry fruits. Rich and sweet but not ott. A moreish type of Pinot. Touch of mushy mushrooms and undergrowth at this period with sous bois but quickly covered up by rich fruits again.
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3/31/2013 - cs1327 wrote: 90 Points
Sommelier selection at Gidleigh Park. Went very well with the signature menu. Light bodied, fruit forward. A little gaminess.
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1/25/2011 - Alex H wrote: 85 Points
Nicolas potel: roche de bellene; 1/24/2011-1/26/2011 (Salt @ ion orchard): Preferred this over the other 02 lavaux as this was fresher red fruited with nice hints of earth dotting the palate.
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