Impeccably well stored, still needs plenty of time. Tight, tannic, solidly extracted, red fruity, and quite alcoholic. Label says 14.5%, but I would guess maybe 16% - something not at all uncommon in Chateauneuf. At this point everything is there, but in my view the excessive alcohol makes this a problematic drink.
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9/26/2012 - theusualsuspect wrote: 88 Points
Impeccably well stored, still needs plenty of time. Tight, tannic, solidly extracted, red fruity, and quite alcoholic. Label says 14.5%, but I would guess maybe 16% - something not at all uncommon in Chateauneuf. At this point everything is there, but in my view the excessive alcohol makes this a problematic drink.
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1/29/2012 - ADent wrote: 88 Points
Slightly oxidised, in a good way. Rich apricots, peaches and vanilla. Still quite fresh, M acid. Very inviting nose.
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11/5/2011 - MayValley wrote: 80 Points
Already over the hill. The wine was very nice young, but this example was oxidiced.
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