A mini vertical (2017-2021) of this sublime Brulées which is often superior (and always less expensive) than more prestigious names if we except the fabulous Meo-Camuzet).
Needs a couple hours to come alive but once it does this is a force. Nose is bright berry, spice, oak but in balance, tea, earth, hints of menthol. Palate is direct, red fruit, very long, strong minerality. On opening a bit reticent, and even acidic especially for the vintage. With air it resolved leaving a great young bottle.
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Decanted 1 hour and enjoyed over 2 jours. Nose was a bit muted with blue and red fruits, candy. Mouthfeel is perfect, absolute velvet, smooth. Bit of spices, earth and long finish. Lacks a bit of layers in mid palate at this stage and the finish a bit too one-dimensional for a higher score. Not a “wow” yet. Time will tell!
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3/17/2024 - watcheslover Likes this wine: 96 Points
A mini vertical (2017-2021) of this sublime Brulées which is often superior (and always less expensive) than more prestigious names if we except the fabulous Meo-Camuzet).
1) 2018 97-98
2) 2020 96-97
3) 2019 96
4) 2021 94-95
5) 2017 94
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2/23/2024 - The Guzz Likes this wine: 95 Points
Needs a couple hours to come alive but once it does this is a force. Nose is bright berry, spice, oak but in balance, tea, earth, hints of menthol. Palate is direct, red fruit, very long, strong minerality. On opening a bit reticent, and even acidic especially for the vintage. With air it resolved leaving a great young bottle.
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7/23/2023 - watcheslover Likes this wine: 97 Points
re-tasted, Wonderfull!
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6/24/2023 - Wineallover wrote: 94 Points
Decanted 1 hour and enjoyed over 2 jours. Nose was a bit muted with blue and red fruits, candy. Mouthfeel is perfect, absolute velvet, smooth. Bit of spices, earth and long finish. Lacks a bit of layers in mid palate at this stage and the finish a bit too one-dimensional for a higher score. Not a “wow” yet. Time will tell!
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6/7/2022 - DCornutt wrote:
Just extraordinary. Very precise. Dark fruited. VERY mineral and long in the mouth. Beautiful wine of precision and grace.
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