2001 Château Valcombe Ventoux Les Griottes

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 87 points

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  10/26/2014 - pbaek wrote:

  I found a bottle of this in my cellar. This estate was owned by Paul Jeune from Monpertuis from 2000 but then sold on later on I believe. The fruit is still fresh and very much alive here. It is darker toned with marks of dark plums. Spices underneath. A serious wine from Ventoux, not a facile mountain wine. A pleasant surprise, happy I cellared this. A Rosenthal import.

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  12/10/2006 - bruceb wrote: 87 Points

  Deep ruby color with peach edges. Earthy aroma with mild spices and fruit. The taste is large with berries, sharp acidity, plenty of alcohol warmth but mild tannins and a moderately long finish. Overall, a large wine suited to accompany a flavorful provencal meal rather than drinking on its own. I preferred the younger 2003 Signature vintage over this bottle.

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