Jean-Louis Chave in person for E&R's 20th Anniversary, with 22 of his wines! (E&R Wine Shop, Portland OR): Smells of a funky old book; perhaps fermenting raisins. Really funky and rich. Smooth palate entry, and more of that old book is present. The mouth is quite a bit prettier than expected from that funky nose, showing lovely old red fruit as well. Raspberries. Lovely mature acidity and very light tannins are felt in the mouth as well. Wow, a massive dial up of acidity on the finish which is quite rich and pretty, and the flavor itself tastes a bit like an overcooked egg yolk. That sounds weird, but it's in a very good way. Thee acid carries it very long into thee finish. I love how that lingers. I was almost put off by this wine to start, but it evolved into something quite pretty. Before even trying this wine, Jean-Louis said this was a wine meant to be drunk long, long ago. He says it has been decades since he has had this wine as he doesn't keep Saint Joseph... it's a wine meant to be drunk young, so he just plows through his stash in the early years.
Notes of tobacco, iodine and faded, dusty fruit. Light bodied, good acidity. Feminine to the point where som guessed Cote Rotie with age. Nice wine, interesting to taste but probably better 5 years ago. Chez Peytz.
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First time even seeing this wine let alone drinking it. Funky and barnyard but in a good way. Spices, pepper, dark fruit, black fruit and black cherry. Drinks young. Seems like this has a long life ahead. The flavors are so rich and intense. Impressive.
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Champagne Showdown: 1995 v. 1996 (Atera): Big smoke, cola spice, cool dark spice, blue and black berry fruit. Highly expressive bouquet. Palate is lush and even a touch lacquered, robust black cherry fruit. Peppery. Saw this on a wine list and took a gamble and it was spectacular. Every bit as nuanced and showy as the Hermitage. This bottle kicked ass.
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8/16/2019 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 91 Points
Jean-Louis Chave in person for E&R's 20th Anniversary, with 22 of his wines! (E&R Wine Shop, Portland OR): Smells of a funky old book; perhaps fermenting raisins. Really funky and rich. Smooth palate entry, and more of that old book is present. The mouth is quite a bit prettier than expected from that funky nose, showing lovely old red fruit as well. Raspberries. Lovely mature acidity and very light tannins are felt in the mouth as well. Wow, a massive dial up of acidity on the finish which is quite rich and pretty, and the flavor itself tastes a bit like an overcooked egg yolk. That sounds weird, but it's in a very good way. Thee acid carries it very long into thee finish. I love how that lingers. I was almost put off by this wine to start, but it evolved into something quite pretty. Before even trying this wine, Jean-Louis said this was a wine meant to be drunk long, long ago. He says it has been decades since he has had this wine as he doesn't keep Saint Joseph... it's a wine meant to be drunk young, so he just plows through his stash in the early years.
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10/7/2018 - pbaek wrote:
Notes of tobacco, iodine and faded, dusty fruit. Light bodied, good acidity. Feminine to the point where som guessed Cote Rotie with age. Nice wine, interesting to taste but probably better 5 years ago. Chez Peytz.
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12/7/2017 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 95 Points
First time even seeing this wine let alone drinking it. Funky and barnyard but in a good way. Spices, pepper, dark fruit, black fruit and black cherry. Drinks young. Seems like this has a long life ahead. The flavors are so rich and intense. Impressive.
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12/6/2017 - The Vines That Bind wrote: 95 Points
Champagne Showdown: 1995 v. 1996 (Atera): Big smoke, cola spice, cool dark spice, blue and black berry fruit. Highly expressive bouquet. Palate is lush and even a touch lacquered, robust black cherry fruit. Peppery. Saw this on a wine list and took a gamble and it was spectacular. Every bit as nuanced and showy as the Hermitage. This bottle kicked ass.
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