Deep dark red colour. Some dark fruit with a on the nose with a hint of barnyard. On the palate a full body, well balanced with some juicy fruit, smooth tannins and refreshing acidity. Long finish with a hint of dry fruit and baking spices.
Au nez, allumette/souffre, écurie, sous-bois, champignon, épices/bois, et des baies rouges...discrètes. Un vin fruité, souple, ample, rond, sapide... Texturé aux saveurs de fruits mûrs, de violette et d'épices/bois. Longue finale souple...soupçon de griotte. Prêt à boire. 91+
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I have had this wine in previous vintages. This, the first of 2 from 2011, disappoints. No decant. Whether at first or an hour later, this does not present anything special, beyond the obvious Rioja traits. A bit of balsamic on the palate intrudes rather than compliments.
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DD 2 hours before. A great Rioja. Spice, vanilla and dark fruit on the nose. Still some tannins but generally balanced, smooth palate. Wish I had more of this in my cellar- I expect it will improve but very pleasurable drinking now.
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3/16/2024 - apu Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep dark red colour. Some dark fruit with a on the nose with a hint of barnyard. On the palate a full body, well balanced with some juicy fruit, smooth tannins and refreshing acidity. Long finish with a hint of dry fruit and baking spices.
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3/7/2024 - ChateauDutremble Likes this wine: 91 Points
Au nez, allumette/souffre, écurie, sous-bois, champignon, épices/bois, et des baies rouges...discrètes. Un vin fruité, souple, ample, rond, sapide... Texturé aux saveurs de fruits mûrs, de violette et d'épices/bois. Longue finale souple...soupçon de griotte. Prêt à boire. 91+
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2/24/2024 - Stoic Warrior wrote:
I have had this wine in previous vintages. This, the first of 2 from 2011, disappoints. No decant. Whether at first or an hour later, this does not present anything special, beyond the obvious Rioja traits. A bit of balsamic on the palate intrudes rather than compliments.
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2/24/2024 - Get Real Likes this wine: 92 Points
DD 2 hours before. A great Rioja. Spice, vanilla and dark fruit on the nose. Still some tannins but generally balanced, smooth palate. Wish I had more of this in my cellar- I expect it will improve but very pleasurable drinking now.
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2/16/2024 - Hanibal wrote: 92 Points
Still some wood left to integrate but a good decant brings everything together nicely… a very good qpr at the time
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