Community Tasting Note
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rikipedia Likes this wine: 88 points
September 1, 2014 - Terroir-istes International - France, Bordeaux, Margaux (Rodwell House): Mid to deep ruby, the nose is youthful with bright red and black cherry, cedar, black plum compote and dried orange peel. There is a hint of stalk, green leaf and earth mingling. Focussed wine.
Medium-bodied, the wine is narrow in palate shape, firmly textured with a lemon-edge acidity leading to grippy tannins. The fruit feels cool with frozen berries, blackcurrant skins, tar, mineral and earthy notes, yet there is a slight sweetness as the wine opens. I found the wine a little hollow in the mid-palate and whilst the frame gave elegance and freshness, the wine was more light-weight than expected - more a luncheon claret.
Medium in length, the wine is fairly long, and reasonably complex but the acid does protrude slightly. I was surprised at the reveal that it was 2009. Perhaps tight?3 people found this helpful 2,138 views
4 Comments
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biggie commented:
1/10/23, 9:23 AM - I would suggest it’s still a teenager - I have in my drink by dates don’t touch till 2030
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/11/23, 2:10 AM - I have had this a few times (the first off a menu in Paris) and thought it was drinking well. And typical for the vintage, approachable and ripe. Would not have described as a luncheon claret so must be some bottle variation
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rikipedia commented:
1/12/23, 7:43 AM - I agree. The write-ups certainly suggested something fuller and more concentrated so perhaps some bottle variation.
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Decanting Queen commented:
1/13/23, 8:05 AM - I just opened one last night and definitely a different experience. I hope you will have a chance to try one again. I think it is a really nice wine drinking youthfully well right now.