Community Tasting Note
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CBRwineguy wrote:
December 15, 2018 - Haut-Medoc lunch (Bel & Brio, Barangaroo, Sydney): The appearance is clear and medium ruby in colour. Tears are visible.
The nose is clean. The aromas have a medium(-) intensity showing notes of black fruit (blackberry, subtle bramble), MLF (subtle cream), and oak (subtle chocolate). The wine appears youthful.
On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+) acidity, medium(+) alcohol, and medium(+) body. The medium level tannins are ripe and velvety in nature. The flavours have a medium intensity and show notes of black fruit (black plum, blackberry), oak (charred wood), and MLF (subtle cream). The finish has a medium(+) length, showing an additional herbal note (subtle spearmint).
This is a very good quality wine. While the nose is restrained, the flavours are concentrated and have a great balance with the alcohol and the acidity. The ripe tannins provide an enjoyable textural element to the wine. In its current state, the wine is has some complexity featuring multiple clusters of primary and secondary characteristics. The black fruit and oak notes are more prominent than the herbal characters. The oak treatment is well-integrated and complements the fruit expression. The wine has a finish with great length.
The wine drinks well now, but has potential for further ageing. The fruit intensity is great, and the tannin and acid structure should support the wine as tertiary notes develop.1 person found this helpful 3,367 views
3 Comments
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Doug Fir commented:
8/30/19, 9:34 PM - Nice, thorough tasting note, thanks. Did you mean to post the same note for both 2009 & 2010 vintages?
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CBRwineguy commented:
8/30/19, 9:51 PM - Thanks Doug Fir - appreciate the feedback. I've had a look, the notes appear to have transferred correctly. The ageing conclusion at the end is consistent, but this is due to my perception that they have similar potential at that point in time.
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Doug Fir commented:
8/31/19, 11:20 PM - Yes, I see the differences now. I think I accidentally pulled up the same note thinking they were for the different vintages. Thanks for clarifying-