RHONE WINE TASTING & LUNCHEON
The Royal Oak, Paley Street
Tasted Saturday, September 9, 2017 by HStaal with 407 views
Introduction
Tasting of 14 Rhone wines provided by Simon Hore from Thorman Hunt followed by a 3 course lunch with 3 of the wines.
The wines:
2015 Domaine Faury St.Joseph Blanc
2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d'à Côté
2015 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Cote
2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté
2013 Domaine Faury Côte-Rôtie Emporium
2014 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Sens - NR corked
2016 Roger Sabon Lirac
2015 Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône
2015 Domaine la Soumade Rasteau
2015 Domaine de l’Espigouette Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu
2014 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas
2012 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
2013 Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Flight 1 - Wine Tasting pre-lunch (11 Notes)
The wines:
2015 Domaine Faury St.Joseph Blanc
2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d'à Côté
2015 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Cote
2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté
2013 Domaine Faury Côte-Rôtie Emporium
2014 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Sens - NR corked
2016 Roger Sabon Lirac
2015 Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône
2015 Domaine la Soumade Rasteau
2015 Domaine de l’Espigouette Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu
2014 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas
2012 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
2013 Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Flight 2 - Heirloom Tomato Salad, Whipped Goat Cheese with Olive Tuile and Basil (1 Note)
2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Viognier Les Vignes d'à Côté
Flight 3 - Roast Chicken Breast, Squash, Grilled Lettuce, Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Mash (1 Note)
2012 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Flight 4 - Blackcurrant and Frangipane Tart with Lemon Ice-Cream (1 Note)
2013 Domaine de Durban Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
2015 Domaine Faury St. Joseph Blanc 87 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium lemon colour. Some green tinges
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of honeysuckle, peach, apricot, lemon.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has Medium(+) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of honeysuckle, peach, apricot, lemon. The finish is Medium.
Overall: Reasonable fruit complexity, nice balance between fruit and acidity, reasonable length finish.
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing Not intended for extended ageing, best drunk young. ; Premium priced (£22.00)
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2015 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Cote 90 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Pale lemon colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of pear, peach, apricot, green apple, lemon, secondary aromas of wet stones.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has a Medium Level of alcohol (13.00%). It has a Medium body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of green apple, pear, lemon, peach, apricot. The finish is Medium(+). It has a quite rich full mouthfeel. Bit waxy texture.
Overall: Complex, good balance between fruit and acidity, good length finish.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Drink Now; not suitable for Ageing or Further Ageing ; Premium priced (£39.50)
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2016 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Syrah Les Vignes d'à Côté 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium purple colour. Purple / Ruby colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium Unripe/Green/Stalky tannins and a Medium Level of alcohol (12.00%). It has Medium body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of smoke. The finish is Medium(+). Lively acidity and soft but still unripe tannins
Overall: Good acidity, soft but unripe tannins, longish finish. Decant or wait a couple of years.
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Accessible but still young. Drink over the next 2-3 years ; High priced (£13.95)
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2013 Domaine Faury Côte-Rôtie Emporium 89 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of lcohol (14.00%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of smoke. The finish is Medium(+) It has soft ripe tannins and good acidity.
Overall: Soft tannins, good acidity, still primary flavours
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Still developing - 5+ years; Super-Premium priced (£50.00)
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2014 Laurent Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Sens Flawed
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Corked
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2016 Roger Sabon Lirac 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Lirac
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, blueberry, prune, black/white pepper , liquorice, garrigue, spicy and herbal notes, secondary aromas of smoke, earth, tobacco.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.50%). It has Full body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, blueberry, prune, black/white pepper, liquorice, garrigue, spicy and herbal notes,
secondary flavours of smoke, earth, tobacco, meaty. The finish is Long It has good acidity and soft tannins.
Overall: Good acidity, soft tannins, quite complex
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has several years yet.; High priced (£15.99)
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2015 Domaine la Soumade Côtes du Rhône 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour. Medium to deep purple /ruby colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper , liquorice and secondary aromas of cloves, vanilla, smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Medium body and Medium(+) intensity primary
flavours of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, black/white pepper , liquorice and secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves, smoke. The finish is Medium(+)
Overall: Good concentration and length, good acidity and soft tannins with some complexity
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Still quite youthful and fruity now but should last a couple of years yet; High priced (£12.95)
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2015 Domaine la Soumade Rasteau 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rasteau
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium to deep purple /ruby colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of cranberry, red cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of vanilla and smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.00%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, red cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of vanilla and smoke. The finish is Medium
Overall: Good concentration and reasonable length, good acidity and soft tannins with some complexity
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Still quite youthful and fruity now but should last a couple of years yet; High priced (£14.94)
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2015 Domaine de l'Espigouette (Bernard Latour) Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium to deep ruby/garnet colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium intensity primary aromas of cranberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black/white pepper and secondary aromas of vanilla and smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.50%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, black/white pepper and secondary flavours of vanilla and smoke. The finish is Medium(+)
Overall: Reasonable concentration and decent length, good acidity and soft tannins with some complexity
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing 2/3+ years; High priced (£13.99)
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2014 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium to ruby colour
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black/white pepper, some liquorice and secondary aromas of smoke.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium level of acidity. It has Medium fine tannins and a High Level of alcohol (15.00%). It has Medium body and Medium intensity primary flavours of cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black/white pepper, some liquorice and secondary flavours of smoke. The finish is Medium
Overall: Reasonable concentration and reasonable length, decent acidity and soft tannins with some complexity
Conclusion: It is a Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing; High priced (£19.50)
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2012 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Medium ruby colour. Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Pronounced intensity primary aromas of blackberry, black cherry, red currant, cranberry, liquorice, secondary aromas of vanilla, cloves, toast, smoke and tertiary aromas of tobacco, meaty, game. Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Firm ripe tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.50%). It has Medium(+) body and Pronounced intensity primary flavours of red cherry, blackberry, black cherry, redcurrant, cranberry, liquorice, secondary flavours of vanilla, cloves, toast, smoke and tertiary flavours of tobacco, meaty, game. The finish is Long Conclusion: It is an Outstanding quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing.
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