Further to my Note of Nov. 7, '21: Consistent notes--rich, red fruit with some garrigue, very good mouthfeel: delicious as an everyday CduR. Solid notable+.
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Further to my Note of May 2, '21: This is #2. No decant, none needed. After six months, this was much better upon opening: semi-spicy red fruits more apparent, some garrigue complexity, and better mouthfeel. Bump it up to notable+.
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Bought 12b for 10/b from a local independent shop; this is #1. Med dark red; somewhat reticent nose red fruit; good fruit, restrained. Much better with 24 hours under vacuvin--more nose and body, much better mouthfeel. This seems young and has promise; will wait a while for the next bottle. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): For now, this is notable when considering quality, age, and price. Potentially better.
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1/6/2024 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice red fruits, herbs de Provence, modest tannins and a medium finish. It’s a good value.
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2/17/2022 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my Note of Nov. 7, '21: Consistent notes--rich, red fruit with some garrigue, very good mouthfeel: delicious as an everyday CduR. Solid notable+.
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1/24/2022 - Jonnhy99 wrote: 88 Points
Smooth Rhone with aromas of plum, cherry, minerals, lavender, vanilla and dried herbs that all translate on the palate. Barely noticed the alcohol
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11/7/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:
Further to my Note of May 2, '21: This is #2. No decant, none needed. After six months, this was much better upon opening: semi-spicy red fruits more apparent, some garrigue complexity, and better mouthfeel. Bump it up to notable+.
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5/2/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought 12b for 10/b from a local independent shop; this is #1. Med dark red; somewhat reticent nose red fruit; good fruit, restrained. Much better with 24 hours under vacuvin--more nose and body, much better mouthfeel. This seems young and has promise; will wait a while for the next bottle. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): For now, this is notable when considering quality, age, and price. Potentially better.
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