Dark purple in color. Nose primarily reveals dark fruit. Opens with notes of blackberry, plum, and cassis, transitioning to lighter notes of oak and a little earth. More primary than I would have expected at 12 years old. Not sure if this will ever go anywhere. Tannins are well integrated. The alcohol peeks through at points, but isn't overbearing. 14.9% ABV.
This may have also suffered in comparison to the 2011 Chapoutier St. Joseph served side by side, which showed more finesse and was preferred by those trying both wines.
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This is a big, dark and intense Syrah based wine. Beautiful enticing nose of smoked meat and earthiness. Well integrated but constantly changing and evolving complex taste in the glass - salt and pepper, big dark fruit and berries, hints of vanilla and chocolate. I would say this is drinking at prime right now and probably won't benefit from any further aging.
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9/27/2022 - Alaskawino Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really gorgeous and peaked Opened 4 hours prior and blossomed with a hearty chicken and tomato based pasta Wish I had more
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7/16/2022 - malbrecht wrote: 89 Points
Dark purple in color. Nose primarily reveals dark fruit. Opens with notes of blackberry, plum, and cassis, transitioning to lighter notes of oak and a little earth. More primary than I would have expected at 12 years old. Not sure if this will ever go anywhere. Tannins are well integrated. The alcohol peeks through at points, but isn't overbearing. 14.9% ABV.
This may have also suffered in comparison to the 2011 Chapoutier St. Joseph served side by side, which showed more finesse and was preferred by those trying both wines.
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1/23/2022 - Otaku Oenophile Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious!
When first opened the front was very sweet with candied cherries, smoked meat, following day the sweetness waned and was more balanced.
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3/7/2021 - davo22 wrote: 93 Points
This is a big, dark and intense Syrah based wine. Beautiful enticing nose of smoked meat and earthiness. Well integrated but constantly changing and evolving complex taste in the glass - salt and pepper, big dark fruit and berries, hints of vanilla and chocolate. I would say this is drinking at prime right now and probably won't benefit from any further aging.
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11/21/2020 - Jnihols7 wrote: 95 Points
Lush, elegant and delicious. This vintage has aged well and is now at its peak.
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