2008 Domaine Le Roc Fronton La Folle Noire d'Ambat

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 87.7 points

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  12/27/2010 - Personal Opinion wrote: 90 Points

  100% negrette.. at first the wine reminded me of the loamy, tobacco, black tea, mineral, nuances found in some Loire Cab Franc... though with hours of air, a more delicate floral, spicy component dominated the wine.. with tons of black pepper, game, smoke and a touch of mineral.. very similar to some northern rhone syrahs... medium bodied, good concentration, good mid-palate, fine tannins and a decent finish.. not a powerful wine, though enjoyable, balanced, and complex... was great with holiday ham.. truly a impressive wine for the price.. and if you factor price into the review of this wine; 95+

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  1/21/2010 - d.w.b wrote: 88 Points

  Smelt like rotting burnt wood and tasted like I was sipping a bottle of perfume. The finish won me over with minerals, chocolate and dirt and left my tongue craving more. Haven't ever tasted anything remotely like it. Definitely would try it again.

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