Based on notes I wasn't expecting very much. This turned out to be great, though -- light-to-medium-weight CdP, with a lot of herbaceousness (not quite garriguey; way more mentholated) upon opening. This gave way to Jolly Rancher candy and some black olive notes, and all in all was a highly satisfying follow-up to the 2009 Marne Jaune we had with dinner.
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Sorry, but disappointed. Not sure if this is already on the way down or if that is possible for a 2009. Did I store it poorly. Taste was all alcohol and raisins.
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Very approachable right now in my humble opinion. Lighter than most du-pape blends, but still flavorful. Pepper, black cherry, sage. Had in decanter for 30 min, served 65F.
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9/4/2016 - dynedain wrote: 89 Points
Does not hold up to other comparable vintages for this region. Somewhat thin.
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9/14/2014 - wormfarmer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Based on notes I wasn't expecting very much. This turned out to be great, though -- light-to-medium-weight CdP, with a lot of herbaceousness (not quite garriguey; way more mentholated) upon opening. This gave way to Jolly Rancher candy and some black olive notes, and all in all was a highly satisfying follow-up to the 2009 Marne Jaune we had with dinner.
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9/10/2013 - Dental Jay wrote: 83 Points
Sorry, but disappointed. Not sure if this is already on the way down or if that is possible for a 2009. Did I store it poorly. Taste was all alcohol and raisins.
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4/29/2013 - jhieb wrote: 86 Points
A lighter, thinner CDP. Not bad at all, but, this doesn't stand up to the 2010's.
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11/29/2012 - ScubaSommelier wrote: 91 Points
Very approachable right now in my humble opinion. Lighter than most du-pape blends, but still flavorful. Pepper, black cherry, sage. Had in decanter for 30 min, served 65F.
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