Surprisingly good - opened up well over a 3 hour decant to reveal a nose of raspberries and other red fruits. Full and with good, soft, mellowed fruit - distinctly tastes of raspberries, lingering finish. At an absolute peak of maturity. Probably the best bottle of generic Rhone I've ever tasted.
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Blend: unknown Color: reddish brown Aroma: earthy, black cherry, blackberry Taste: cherry, Finish: long Notes: still very drinkable, but past its prime
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8/28/2011 - kevin h wrote: 86 Points
Rather tired compared to a previous recent bottle.
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3/6/2011 - kevin h wrote: 91 Points
Surprisingly good - opened up well over a 3 hour decant to reveal a nose of raspberries and other red fruits. Full and with good, soft, mellowed fruit - distinctly tastes of raspberries, lingering finish. At an absolute peak of maturity. Probably the best bottle of generic Rhone I've ever tasted.
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7/29/2005 - bradfriedlander wrote: 77 Points
Blend: unknown
Color: reddish brown
Aroma: earthy, black cherry, blackberry
Taste: cherry,
Finish: long
Notes: still very drinkable, but past its prime
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