Community Tasting Note
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blackbrownbeige wrote: 86 points
October 10, 2020 - Honestly, a bit of a bummer. I love Chanterêves, but it seems that the grapes were picked early in a hot year; the wine is out of balance, with a green stem/vegetal character that kind of dominates and the quality of the acidity is a bit screeching. The fruit is quiet and elegant, but hopefully it’ll knit together better in time.
EDIT: I saved half the bottle after not really wanting to drink much more, and it is a bit better and more filled-out on Day 2. It's a more woody stemminess now - though still really dominant on the nose - and the green note has receded a bit, so I'd say hold this for a few years.851 views
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mattstolz11 commented:
12/24/20, 10:48 AM - hey! I just wanted to suggest if you ever come across this wine again to give it another shot. We opened one last night (ill post the note when we finish the bottle tonight or tomorrow) and it was in a really great spot. didnt notice any greenness or vegetal character at all and the acid was integrated well. maybe it just needed a little more bottle time? Tomoko says it was her favorite wine they made in 2018!