The same wild bramble/spice nose as the younger versions of this wine on the table tonight, there is definitely a kinship to the wines from this place and this winemaker's hand. Palate is on the somewhat lighter side, lovely still, leaning more cherry than dark berry notes, resolving fairly well at this middle age. Lovely wine, though maybe a step behind the others tonight.
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Allemand vs Chave (Kitchen Istanbul): A little musty and slightly muted on the nose with some cherry and forest notes and a hint of flowers. Similar notes on the palate and medium finish. Not a bad wine, but this was underwhelming compared to the rest. Fell a bit short of expectations, hopefully this was just an off bottle.
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Tasted blind. This was smuggled as a pirate into a Burgundy line up. Great nose here, dried beef, smoke, whole cluster, earthy, spice box. Fresh on the palate, may be a bit too acidic for the fruit but still within acceptable range. Great aged Northern Rhone, great food wine.
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9/30/2023 - alanr wrote: 91 Points
The same wild bramble/spice nose as the younger versions of this wine on the table tonight, there is definitely a kinship to the wines from this place and this winemaker's hand. Palate is on the somewhat lighter side, lovely still, leaning more cherry than dark berry notes, resolving fairly well at this middle age. Lovely wine, though maybe a step behind the others tonight.
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9/29/2023 - glou.sf wrote:
Allemand vs Chave (Kitchen Istanbul): A little musty and slightly muted on the nose with some cherry and forest notes and a hint of flowers. Similar notes on the palate and medium finish. Not a bad wine, but this was underwhelming compared to the rest. Fell a bit short of expectations, hopefully this was just an off bottle.
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9/29/2023 - aagrawal wrote: flawed
Chave vs. Allemand (Kitchen Istanbul, SF): Funky nose, more muted with air. Unclear whether this is correct vs closed.
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12/22/2022 - astroman Likes this wine: 94 Points
Serious Cornas Tasting: Blinded. Capsicum, some pepper, lovely mouthfeel.
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3/14/2022 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
Tasted blind. This was smuggled as a pirate into a Burgundy line up. Great nose here, dried beef, smoke, whole cluster, earthy, spice box. Fresh on the palate, may be a bit too acidic for the fruit but still within acceptable range. Great aged Northern Rhone, great food wine.
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