13% alc; Deep mahogany to an expansive brick red rim Bouquet of stewed damson, forest undergrowth, tar, liquorice, old leather jacket, rumtopf (marinated) fruit. Medium-bodied with a firm, chalky texture, ripe fruits (yet only 13% alcohol) flavours and lively acidity. The fruit displays damson, raisin, date, dried figs with cigar box and a rock dust edge. The mid-palate is very linear in shape and the tannin has a leather belt tightness that feels abrasive and chewy set against the ripe fruits. Fair concentration, with clear development, it seems past its nadir of development and snaking downwards through a rock-strewn path. Good length although I picked up a hint of modernization as the wine opened further and a slight metallic/ferrous note.
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Deep ruby colour, medium at the rim. Weak fruity aromas. Blackberry, plum and raspberry on the palate. Noticeable tannins. Prolonged length. No sediment. Average.
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4/24/2015 - rikipedia wrote: 86 Points
13% alc; Deep mahogany to an expansive brick red rim
Bouquet of stewed damson, forest undergrowth, tar, liquorice, old leather jacket, rumtopf (marinated) fruit.
Medium-bodied with a firm, chalky texture, ripe fruits (yet only 13% alcohol) flavours and lively acidity. The fruit displays damson, raisin, date, dried figs with cigar box and a rock dust edge.
The mid-palate is very linear in shape and the tannin has a leather belt tightness that feels abrasive and chewy set against the ripe fruits. Fair concentration, with clear development, it seems past its nadir of development and snaking downwards through a rock-strewn path. Good length although I picked up a hint of modernization as the wine opened further and a slight metallic/ferrous note.
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11/10/2010 - aws wrote: 87 Points
Appearance: Brown/ruby
Nose: Noney, apple syrop
Palate: Medium + tannins flavours of Honey and black current slightly of balance to acidic
Duco & Veerle
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11/19/2006 - AdamJP wrote:
Good. Small amount of sediment.
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7/23/2004 - AdamJP wrote:
Deep ruby colour, medium at the rim. Weak fruity aromas. Blackberry, plum and raspberry on the palate. Noticeable tannins. Prolonged length. No sediment. Average.
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