Although this wine is tasting pretty good right now, it was a bit of a disappointment; I was expected so much more. The cork was nearly perfect after over a decade in the bottle easily removed. I consumed this Gigondas over two days. Deep ruby color with no oxidation, good clarity. Popped and poured, this wine really benefited from gentle oxygen since it was much more soft and integrated on day two. Aromas of plum, black cherry, and vanilla. Silky flavors of black cherry cola, blackberry, glycerin, and leather with a hint of tobacco and mushroom; and a medium finish. This age worthy wine may have more years of life left, but I'm not sure it will improve with more time. I still have one bottle of this vintage remaining in the cellar, I will revisit soon to validate my tasting note.
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Excessively and surprisingly fruity out of the gate, with time some lavender, pepper and a bit of shroomy funk present themselves. But not enough to make the wine really interesting or particularly enjoyable. There's something fatty and over ripe here that separates it from the earthy charm and magic of a great Gigondas.
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8/23/2022 - bdhanna Likes this wine: 90 Points
Although this wine is tasting pretty good right now, it was a bit of a disappointment; I was expected so much more.
The cork was nearly perfect after over a decade in the bottle easily removed. I consumed this Gigondas over two days. Deep ruby color with no oxidation, good clarity. Popped and poured, this wine really benefited from gentle oxygen since it was much more soft and integrated on day two. Aromas of plum, black cherry, and vanilla. Silky flavors of black cherry cola, blackberry, glycerin, and leather with a hint of tobacco and mushroom; and a medium finish. This age worthy wine may have more years of life left, but I'm not sure it will improve with more time. I still have one bottle of this vintage remaining in the cellar, I will revisit soon to validate my tasting note.
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6/27/2021 - Pete535 wrote:
Think all is gone from cellar as of mid summer.
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6/28/2018 - Decanting fool wrote:
Excessively and surprisingly fruity out of the gate, with time some lavender, pepper and a bit of shroomy funk present themselves. But not enough to make the wine really interesting or particularly enjoyable. There's something fatty and over ripe here that separates it from the earthy charm and magic of a great Gigondas.
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7/23/2016 - chrisanderika Likes this wine: 88 Points
Opulent but a little flabby.
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5/12/2016 - Antoine Rioseco Likes this wine: 89 Points
Wow! It's so round,well-balanced, full-bodied and jammy.
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