My 2nd and last bottle and both were disappointing. Decanted an hour before drinking. The cork crumbled. Moderate sediment. Burnt red color. The nose was raisiny. Notes of matchstick, garrigue and plum with an oxidative note. Past it’s prime. Drink now. 78 points
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Still full, young, semi-modern, loads of dark, still primary fruit, well build with hints of locale - garrigue etc. While smooth and somewhat polished, this is still a neuf, unashamed. it will live, but it is mature now, probably won't improve, fade, rather.
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Showing well but can't say it has actually improved. Sweet luscious kirsch supported by spice and harmonious acidity. Would really like to see some more complexity.
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Very ripe red fruit, some heat; palate is light bodied, lots of alcohol and heat, unbalanced, very ripe fruits. Poor value. Not oaky or too modern, just poorly balanced. 78-80 Update: some licorice notes, but still hot.
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Big & tannic upon opening, but after 2 hours, tannins recede and the lush, grenache, raspberry liqueur-like fruit is dominant. Not so complex, but silky & long, some garrigue and mature notes. Certainly not old school, but not ultra modern either. I enjoyed the wine and it paired very well with souvlaki & roasted potatoes.
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6/24/2023 - Vino Me wrote: 78 Points
My 2nd and last bottle and both were disappointing. Decanted an hour before drinking. The cork crumbled. Moderate sediment. Burnt red color. The nose was raisiny. Notes of matchstick, garrigue and plum with an oxidative note. Past it’s prime. Drink now. 78 points
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5/16/2015 - beatles wrote: 91 Points
Still full, young, semi-modern, loads of dark, still primary fruit, well build with hints of locale - garrigue etc. While smooth and somewhat polished, this is still a neuf, unashamed. it will live, but it is mature now, probably won't improve, fade, rather.
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4/7/2015 - acheng wrote: 92 Points
Showing well but can't say it has actually improved. Sweet luscious kirsch supported by spice and harmonious acidity. Would really like to see some more complexity.
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9/14/2014 - aagrawal wrote: 80 Points
Very ripe red fruit, some heat; palate is light bodied, lots of alcohol and heat, unbalanced, very ripe fruits. Poor value. Not oaky or too modern, just poorly balanced. 78-80
Update: some licorice notes, but still hot.
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5/18/2014 - davergny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big & tannic upon opening, but after 2 hours, tannins recede and the lush, grenache, raspberry liqueur-like fruit is dominant. Not so complex, but silky & long, some garrigue and mature notes. Certainly not old school, but not ultra modern either. I enjoyed the wine and it paired very well with souvlaki & roasted potatoes.
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