2011 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Font de Blanche

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 88.6 points

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  10/2/2016 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Really enjoying these. It's easy and forward, but also with some complexity. You know, it really drinks like a Burgundy tonight. Transparent ruby to garnet in color. Aromas of smoke, tar, dark red fruits, herbs, and white pepper. Medium body and finish, medium(+) acid, and flavors of bright red fruits like pomegranate and cranberry, red licorice, black tea, and orange peel. I'm a fan. Wish I got a case instead of 6; this is a handy wine to have on hand.

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  9/17/2016 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Ruby to garnet in color. Aromas of red fruits, earth, rose petal, white pepper, and a green element that's more green pepper for me, but I could see asparagus as well (not so much the urine aspect as previously noted). Medium body, medium(+) acid and finish, and flavors of dusty red fruits, leather, black tea, and orange peel. Pretty solid CdR for the (~$13) price.

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  10/2/2015 - wwyatt Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Light and clear in the glass (very Pinot-like). The nose had a warm baking spice character to more than one of us. Upon Pnp everything was a little muted but opened up really nicely after a quick decant. Same warm spice and subtle red fruit on the palate. Agree there is good minerality, though this still a relatively light wine. Tannins in the distant background. Smooth finish. Great value at $13.

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  7/9/2015 - thesternowl Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Popped and poured. Dark ruby. Framboise, rose water and some funk that reminded me of the smell of, bear with me here, urine after a meal with asparagus. Sounds nasty, I know, but that's exactly what came to mind. Anyway, I must admit that I found it interesting. Flavors of raspberries and light herbs. There was a touch of salinity too. Decent acidity. Low tannin. Drink in near term.

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  4/21/2014 - henryd1 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  I was very impressed by this. Clear, precise, cool and mineral. Makes me want to try their chateauneufs.

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