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Domaine du Castel tasting

Ya'in Ba'Ir Rosh HaA'in

Tasted July 8, 2018 by Yagil with 168 views

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White

2017 Domaine Du Castel Jerusalem - Haute Judee La Vie Israel, Judean Hills, Jerusalem Mountains

86 points

SB & GW
Clear, pale yellow
Clean, medium intensity aromas of dry apricot, straw, quince, peach
Dry, high acidity, good balance & harmony, basic structure, lean complexity, pleasant fruity flavours, pleasant daily white

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Rosé

2017 Domaine du Castel Rose du Castel Israel, Judean Hills

87 points

mainly Merlot with Malbec & CF
clear, pale grey rose
clean, delicate subtle aromas of this rose wine with light spicy notes
dry, high acidity, light tannins, good balance & harmony, lean body, light structure, lean complexity, wide array of red fruits flavours, pleasant finish

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White

2017 Domaine du Castel 'C' Blanc du Castel Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

90 points

clear, light yellow
clean, profound aromas of oak-vanilla, buttered white tropical fruits with dry apricot, smoky & yiest hints
dry, high acidity, full body, structured, complexed, excellent balance & harmony, too much oak flavours, long finish
requires further ageing

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White

2011 Domaine du Castel 'C' Blanc du Castel Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

88 points

clear, golden yellow
clear, profound white tropical fruits aromas with straw & dried apricot hints
dry, high acidity, good balance & harmony, basic structure & lean complexity, medium body, lacks character, pleasant finish

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Red

2016 Domaine Du Castel Jerusalem - Haute Judee La Vie Israel, Judean Hills, Jerusalem Mountains

86 points

mainly Syrah
aged in concrete vats
clear, deep purple
clean, medium intensity of fresh young dark red fruits, oak-vanilla notes, fresh red fruits nose
dry, high tannins, high acidity, full body, basic structure & complexity,

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Red

2016 Domaine du Castel Petit Castel Kosher Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

88 points

clear, deep purple/black
clean, profound aromas of dark young fruits aromas with oak-vanilla notes, spicy hints
dry, high tannins, high acidity, full body, dark young fresh red fruits flavours, oak-vanilla, basic structure & lean-complexity, long alcoholic finish, still too young and requires further 2-3 years of ageing

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Red

2007 Domaine du Castel Petit Castel Kosher Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

89 points

clear, deep purple
clean, profound tertiary aromas of dark mature red fruits with forest-floor & leather notes,
dry, high acidity, high tannins, full body, excellent balance & harmony, well structured, lean complexity, long alcoholic quality finish, quite surprising for a second wine

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Red

2015 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

91 points

clear, deep purple/black
clean, profound intensity aromas of young fresh dark fruits with spicy hints
dry, high tannins, high acidity, well balance & harmony, good structure, medium complexity, medium level vintage, long finish, still young and requires further ageing

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Red

2009 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills

91 points

clear, deep purple/black
clean, profound tertiary aromas of dark mature red fruits with leather notes, oak-vanilla hints
dry, medium tannins, high acidity, medium-full body, excellent balance & harmony, well structured, good complexity, mature dark red fruits flavours, ripe dry red cherries, oak-vanilla, dry raisins, long balanced finish

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Ya'in Ba'Ir Rosh HaA'in

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