This is a gorgeous bottle. Nothing oxidized about it (like I thought about the last bottle). Strong fruity nose with overtones of mint and garrigue. Tons of body, serious but fun. Lots of length. Tannin holds up, but not out of balance. Acidity makes this even legthier. This is the best of my 3 bottles and if each is like this it can last another 5-10 years, but the last bottle wasn't as good as this So if you have any drink them now!
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This really showed well on night two. Black cherry, minor minerality on the nose with spicy mouth coating dark fruit on the palate. I'm going to wait a few more years before opening more. Outstanding value and a massive cotes du rhone.
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11/8/2020 - grossie Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a gorgeous bottle. Nothing oxidized about it (like I thought about the last bottle). Strong fruity nose with overtones of mint and garrigue. Tons of body, serious but fun. Lots of length. Tannin holds up, but not out of balance. Acidity makes this even legthier. This is the best of my 3 bottles and if each is like this it can last another 5-10 years, but the last bottle wasn't as good as this So if you have any drink them now!
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2/8/2019 - grossie wrote:
A little oxidized, I hope it's just a rogue bottle but I'm afraid it might just be over the hill.
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4/6/2013 - tirmi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Первая проба вин Роны. Отличное насыщенное. Идеально под мясо
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1/16/2013 - MikeZ Likes this wine: 91 Points
This really showed well on night two. Black cherry, minor minerality on the nose with spicy mouth coating dark fruit on the palate. I'm going to wait a few more years before opening more. Outstanding value and a massive cotes du rhone.
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8/23/2012 - Villon wrote: 90 Points
Bon vin assez moderne, concentré, extrait, chaleureux, gros fruit mûr, on ne fait pas dans la finesse. Boisé bien dosé, mais finale trop alcooleuse.
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