Pleasant nose, followed by very dark, dry, fruit and a finish of tannin and a little bit of alcohol. I was left wanting a little more balance and a little more bright fruit, but then this wine is likely well past it's prime, which is why I'm checking its status (spring cleaning).
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Moderately deep red with brick edge to colour. Interesting aroma, not overtly fruity, mineral-like aroma, hot stones, but still very fresh. Possibly green almonds, with some high volatile acid-type notes. Very dry palate, maybe a bit too dry, flat rather than rounded, with a tingling fresh acidity at the finish. Moderate weight but very pleasing and well balanced.
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Still quite youthful in appearance with a touch of purple; quite delicate nose, some nice floral aromatics, nothing overt, dry stones; palate is the highlight, a beautifully balanced combination of fruit and age sweetness with acidity to carry it and some tannin to provide weight. Great wine for drinking.
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4/21/2018 - SeattlePaul wrote: 87 Points
Pleasant nose, followed by very dark, dry, fruit and a finish of tannin and a little bit of alcohol. I was left wanting a little more balance and a little more bright fruit, but then this wine is likely well past it's prime, which is why I'm checking its status (spring cleaning).
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4/20/2014 - Roland H wrote: 93 Points
Moderately deep red with brick edge to colour. Interesting aroma, not overtly fruity, mineral-like aroma, hot stones, but still very fresh. Possibly green almonds, with some high volatile acid-type notes. Very dry palate, maybe a bit too dry, flat rather than rounded, with a tingling fresh acidity at the finish. Moderate weight but very pleasing and well balanced.
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8/26/2012 - nodine wrote: 83 Points
Aurait meilleur associe avec viande rouge grillee ou en sauce.
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3/10/2012 - Roland H wrote: 88 Points
Still quite youthful in appearance with a touch of purple; quite delicate nose, some nice floral aromatics, nothing overt, dry stones; palate is the highlight, a beautifully balanced combination of fruit and age sweetness with acidity to carry it and some tannin to provide weight. Great wine for drinking.
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8/27/2011 - asheio wrote: 88 Points
Still in very good shape, less developed than previous bottle. Classic Crozes, rather elegant.
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