Bordal chez Jean (Syrahs de Guigal): Aveugle. Le hasard a fait que cette Mouline côtoyait Ex-Voto…. Robe très semblable qui montre son âge. Nez tout aussi superbe et très proche d’Ex-Voto Au palais, concentration et complexité sont présentes, belle longueur aussi même si La Mouline a fléchi plus vite qu’Ex-Voto
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Very well-defined meniscus, some bricking at the edge as well. Decanted and let it warm up. A lot going on in the aroma; sweet fruit, herb, maple-infused bacon seep into the nose. This bottle falls flat on the palate and the finish though, feels closed and a touch acidic. Should have known to avoid the vintage. For once I agree with Dunnuck, it does lack depth.
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At Skinner pre-auction tasting, Newton, Mass.: Less tannin, more acid than La Turque, and a little more of an edge. Strong cherry flavor. Drinkable now. We all liked this but ranked it behind the other two Guigal 2008s.
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Decanted for 3+h Started a tad harsh in the glass but opened up rapidly and evolved nicely over 2,5h. Cherries, violet, coffe grounds, herbs and a touch of smoke with high acidity. Elegance and power! The wine really sang with the grilled wagyu and smoked marrow butter. Red meat, salt and fat are your friends! Glass: Riedel Veritas Syrah
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Double decanted two hours before drinking at the The Mark in NYC for Mother’s Day. 415 cases made. Drinking perfectly now with black and red fruits - cherries, currant and raspberries, wonderful tannins and mouth happy structure. Smokey spine laced with violets, and hints of coffee, bacon and truffles.
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6/29/2023 - Ericsson Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bordal chez Jean (Syrahs de Guigal): Aveugle. Le hasard a fait que cette Mouline côtoyait Ex-Voto….
Robe très semblable qui montre son âge.
Nez tout aussi superbe et très proche d’Ex-Voto
Au palais, concentration et complexité sont présentes, belle longueur aussi même si La Mouline a fléchi plus vite qu’Ex-Voto
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12/2/2022 - skifree wrote: 89 Points
Very well-defined meniscus, some bricking at the edge as well. Decanted and let it warm up. A lot going on in the aroma; sweet fruit, herb, maple-infused bacon seep into the nose. This bottle falls flat on the palate and the finish though, feels closed and a touch acidic. Should have known to avoid the vintage. For once I agree with Dunnuck, it does lack depth.
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8/11/2022 - talbot61 Likes this wine:
At Skinner pre-auction tasting, Newton, Mass.: Less tannin, more acid than La Turque, and a little more of an edge. Strong cherry flavor. Drinkable now. We all liked this but ranked it behind the other two Guigal 2008s.
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4/30/2022 - matage Likes this wine: 95 Points
Decanted for 3+h
Started a tad harsh in the glass but opened up rapidly and evolved nicely over 2,5h.
Cherries, violet, coffe grounds, herbs and a touch of smoke with high acidity. Elegance and power!
The wine really sang with the grilled wagyu and smoked marrow butter. Red meat, salt and fat are your friends!
Glass: Riedel Veritas Syrah
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5/10/2021 - gsquireh wrote: 96 Points
Double decanted two hours before drinking at the The Mark in NYC for Mother’s Day. 415 cases made. Drinking perfectly now with black and red fruits - cherries, currant and raspberries, wonderful tannins and mouth happy structure. Smokey spine laced with violets, and hints of coffee, bacon and truffles.
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