2009 Force Majeure Collaboration Series III Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (42) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  6/6/2023 - mxpbuy Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Decanted for an hour. Interesting black fruits, some violet flowers on the nose with some Oak. Alcohol well hidden. A touch of Eucalyptus/Menthol at middle/back end of palate throw the wine off slightly but not necessarily in a bad way. Good overripe dark fruits. Smooth.

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  3/13/2023 - RickyT12 Likes this wine: 90 Points

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  Almost a dark violet color, Olive, white pepper, blueberries, almost a cheese cake component. I like this wine, but it did not really have anything special grab me. Enjoyable, but not exceptional.

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  2/12/2021 - AndersonWoodinvilleWines Likes this wine: 92 Points

  After three hour decant
  Appearance. Dark purple.
  Nose. Violets and cocoa, with the slightest hint of menthol.
  Palate. Velvety feel, with subdued notes of violets, cocoa and raspberry candy. There is the slightest hit of mint on the finish. Tannins are soft but add substantial body. Medium but satisfying finish.

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  10/9/2019 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:

  Hmm, seems my CT inventory is off, insofar as this was definitely in my Eurocave but not in CT. Anywho...
  
  PnP, this was showing very well on initial pour at slightly warmer than cellar temperature. As time wore on and temperature increased to room temp, it fell out of balance, with tannins becoming somewhat harsh, overpowering the still strong fruit. Still, at ten years in, this is drinking well, if you keep the temp under control.

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  3/31/2019 - Stumpy wrote:

  Disintegrated cork and flat bottle

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