I think I waited a bit too long on this one. It's kind of like listening to a classic song on a sound system whose equalizer is just a tad off: the low notes are somewhat fuzzy, the high notes a tough tinny, and the mid-range is just absent. It's still a well-made CdP, of course, but the fruit has gone flabby, leaving a syrupy raisin-y quality, and the minerality is a tad biting. I miss the Syrah earthiness, though the tannins are pleasantly dusty. I'm being critical given the price point.
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Lovely right now. Great combination of power and finesse, a fine example of CdP. Kirsh liqueur, garrigue, overall quite ripe. A very good bottle of wine, ready to go. I wouldn't wait too much longer.
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Decanted an hour. Robust and fresh with a nose full of flavours. Pepper, gariuque, herbs. green and black olives and licorice. Enticing and smooth with ripe tannin. Strawberry and raspberry flavours linger on a long finish. Round and concentrated with freshness in spades. Really on point at the moment. Fantastic. Drink now-2025.
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11/14/2020 - Stufts wrote: 90 Points
I think I waited a bit too long on this one. It's kind of like listening to a classic song on a sound system whose equalizer is just a tad off: the low notes are somewhat fuzzy, the high notes a tough tinny, and the mid-range is just absent. It's still a well-made CdP, of course, but the fruit has gone flabby, leaving a syrupy raisin-y quality, and the minerality is a tad biting. I miss the Syrah earthiness, though the tannins are pleasantly dusty. I'm being critical given the price point.
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11/29/2019 - grossie wrote: 93 Points
Lovely right now. Great combination of power and finesse, a fine example of CdP. Kirsh liqueur, garrigue, overall quite ripe. A very good bottle of wine, ready to go. I wouldn't wait too much longer.
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9/1/2019 - Poisey wrote: 95 Points
Decanted an hour. Robust and fresh with a nose full of flavours. Pepper, gariuque, herbs. green and black olives and licorice. Enticing and smooth with ripe tannin. Strawberry and raspberry flavours linger on a long finish. Round and concentrated with freshness in spades. Really on point at the moment. Fantastic. Drink now-2025.
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4/12/2018 - wsammons Likes this wine: 93 Points
In a great place - very smooth and integrated with good red berry fruit
Probably has 4-5 more years before it heads downhill
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12/10/2017 - Miamidivorcelawyer Likes this wine: 89 Points
delicate spice with really long typical CNP quality, finish was well structured and soft - drinking very well now.
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