Day one, simple raspberries on the nose, bit of 'edge' as acidity and a little tannin not quite together. Good with steak frites. Day two (actually three days later) it was smoother, bit more depth to it and really very enjoyable. Quite a contrast as to how it kept compared to the Jaume Vinsobres a few days before.
No oak, deep crimson/purple, darker fruit more to the fore. Went well with a beef massayam dish. I'm sure it will keep for a few years, but it's drinking very well night now.
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Another great red wine from Mas de Libian, a powerpiece, needs more time or 2 hours decant, a thrill to taste. Most Grenache some Mourvedre and Syrah. Great Q/P.
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8/14/2022 - auldalliance Likes this wine:
Third of six.
Day one, simple raspberries on the nose, bit of 'edge' as acidity and a little tannin not quite together. Good with steak frites.
Day two (actually three days later) it was smoother, bit more depth to it and really very enjoyable. Quite a contrast as to how it kept compared to the Jaume Vinsobres a few days before.
No oak, deep crimson/purple, darker fruit more to the fore. Went well with a beef massayam dish.
I'm sure it will keep for a few years, but it's drinking very well night now.
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7/11/2022 - auldalliance Likes this wine:
Crushed raspberries and blackberries with some tannin.
Opened up more on day 2; sweeter fruit, and softer tannin.
A little different from what I remember of this wine a few years back, though it's still very good.
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6/4/2022 - auldalliance Likes this wine:
Maybe a little cool on opening, though I usually find that's not too bad for a Rhone red.
Seemed quite simple, fruit a bit one dimensional. Pleasing but lighter weight than some previous vintages from memory.
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7/22/2021 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 91 Points
Violets, juicy blackberry and black currant, sage, fine tannin, great QPR
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5/23/2021 - Voodoo_Champagne Likes this wine:
Another great red wine from Mas de Libian, a powerpiece, needs more time or 2 hours decant, a thrill to taste.
Most Grenache some Mourvedre and Syrah. Great Q/P.
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