This wine still has a ruby core despite its age and a first nose of honey and cherry pie. The second nose - after a swirl - was leather, lanolin and damson jam. The palate was soft but with some tannic structure. Lots of acidity, which has kept the wine relatively fresh; and plum, nectarine skin and tobacco notes on a very long finish.
I bought a case of this wine at auction recently and am utterly delighted. I had thought that I might try to sell some on, but after this first bottle am inclined to keep a jealous hold.
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4/24/2021 - ndsperry wrote: 91 Points
This wine still has a ruby core despite its age and a first nose of honey and cherry pie. The second nose - after a swirl - was leather, lanolin and damson jam. The palate was soft but with some tannic structure. Lots of acidity, which has kept the wine relatively fresh; and plum, nectarine skin and tobacco notes on a very long finish.
I bought a case of this wine at auction recently and am utterly delighted. I had thought that I might try to sell some on, but after this first bottle am inclined to keep a jealous hold.
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12/9/2019 - Unclequarian Likes this wine: 91 Points
Compared to other Corbieres, this is superb. Long, fruity, and the slightest hint of pine on the aftertaste. Delicious..
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2/22/2016 - RLVas Likes this wine: 87 Points
Beautiful deep color. Medium body. Lots of favors but not fruity. Still has sharp/rough tastes.
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2/23/2015 - RayOB wrote: 86 Points
Drank in London
Nice but has some harsh edges, need to give it more time.
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12/1/2014 - RayOB wrote: 88 Points
Drank in London
Rich nose of dark fruit with a smooth palate. Very well made nice wine.
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