Brightening ruby rim. Fresh blackberries, granite, hint of something floral (elderflower?) on the nose.
Smooth, a bit of roundness on the palate but quite fresh. Freshly washed gravel and slate, crushed blackberries, seeds washing down the rocks, a spoon of of blackcurrant jelly stirred in at the end with a tiny twist of black pepper. Good personality, drinking well.
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This was bloody fantastic. Classic, lithe, powerful but elegant...balanced despite a much-desired hint of rusticity. Pepper, bit of iron/blood. Some gamy scents - animal urine. Iodine. Great fruit but no "gobs" to be found anywhere (thank God). This is good for another 10 years but no shame in trying one now or during the next 5 years.
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4/24/2024 - danchaq wrote:
Decanted an hour. Just entering drinking window. Dark fruited and lithe, minerality showing after more time. I started on this case way to early!
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12/4/2022 - TheGreenFrog Likes this wine: 93 Points
Classic cote rotie. Taut with refined fruit. Long finish. Plenty of life left I think.
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7/31/2021 - danchaq wrote:
Savoury and mineral after an hour in the decanter. Red fruits after two days. Guess it has time....
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4/23/2020 - danchaq Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 2.5 hours.
Brightening ruby rim. Fresh blackberries, granite, hint of something floral (elderflower?) on the nose.
Smooth, a bit of roundness on the palate but quite fresh. Freshly washed gravel and slate, crushed blackberries, seeds washing down the rocks, a spoon of of blackcurrant jelly stirred in at the end with a tiny twist of black pepper. Good personality, drinking well.
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3/17/2019 - Blair Curtis wrote: 94 Points
This was bloody fantastic. Classic, lithe, powerful but elegant...balanced despite a much-desired hint of rusticity. Pepper, bit of iron/blood. Some gamy scents - animal urine. Iodine. Great fruit but no "gobs" to be found anywhere (thank God). This is good for another 10 years but no shame in trying one now or during the next 5 years.
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