2018 Maison les Alexandrins Côte-Rôtie

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  9/9/2021 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  98 % Syrah, 2 % Viognier
  largely from the parcel called “Rosier”, a granitic sector in the
  southern part of the appellation, on the hills of the right bank of
  the Rhône river with granite/schist/loess soils and south/south-east exposure.
  Maceration and fermentation for about 20 days with pumping-over
  and punching-down.
  Aged 18 months in 1-year-old barrels.
  14% Abv.
  Partnership: Domaine & Maison Les Alexandrins founded in 2012 by
  Nicolas Jaboulet (head of Maison Nicolas Perrin);
  Guillaume Sorrel, son of Marc Sorrel of Domaine Sorrel; and
  Alexandre Caso, specialist in the terroirs of the Northern Rhône.
  The Maison produces a full line of Northern Rhône appellations.
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Deep ruby/purple. Fragrant, spicy blend.
  B(alance)=3: Distinctive components in harmony.
  C(omplexity)=2: Black fruits and berries, pepper, incense.
  D(epth)=1: Supple mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Softly enticing.
  
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  5/29/2021 - Dukes88 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Black fruit, violet, pepper, nice tannins, very very very long finish... really pleasant. Glad I have 3 more to enjoy over the next 10 years.

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