Community Tasting Note

• La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 96 points

  June 27, 2022 - More than six years have passed since last tasting this skillfully crafted blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre. From a bottle that was purchased upon release and cellared under pristine conditions, it was decanted off of its heavy sediment and serially sampled over the ensuing 3-4 hours. Now deep garnet in color, it serves up a complex package of dark bramble fruits that are garnished with Provençal herbs, cocoa, mulling spices, cigar tobacco, cecina and black olive tapenade. At this point the wine is medium-bodied, brushing off its youthful muscle in favor of a more round physique. While still freshly acidic and without heat from its 14.5% alcohol, the tannins have significantly softened, lurking quietly in the background. Dense on the mid-palate and concluding with impressive length, this Châteauneuf has fleshed out as anticipated. Those holding comparably cellared bottles will be delighted whenever a cork is popped over the next five years. At this stage it only requires 30-60 minutes in decanter to fully strut its stuff. Drink now-2027.

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• Vinomazing commented:

  6/28/22, 9:05 AM - Awesome note, thanks.

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