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Blind Tasting - GSM
Epsom, Auckland
Tasted December 21, 2019 by evanqian with 107 views
Introduction
two Rhone (CdP & Gigondas) vs two Barossa
very impressed on Torbreck's purity, CdP's balance, Gigondas' complication and effort of saluting old old world on The Holy Trinity
Flight 1 (4 notes)
Red
2016 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Open fruity nose, medium bodied, some spices, smooth tannins and balanced, most elegant in the flight. I thought it’s The Holy Trinity which was not very impressive in my experience. After one hour breathing, the fruity core emerged, turning to a nice CdP.
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 90/100
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 90/100
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Red
2016 Torbreck Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre Old Vines
91 points
M/m- bodied, pure fruity notes, sweet and vanilla in the core. M+ finish with some spices. Very new world, medium scale structure, very well polished. Best on purity and freshness. I recognised it by its new world style. Rated #1 by groups, favoured by ladies :-P
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 91+/100
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 91+/100
Red
2015 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity
90 points
Typical GSM, dark fruits, spices. Warm and smooth texture. Medium bodied, smooth tannins, medium finish with chocolate notes. I thought it’s CdP as it’s restrained and balanced. It’s really close to CdP style. Rated #2 by group, amazing combination of old world and new world styles.
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 90/100
Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 17/20, Overall 3+3/10
Total 90/100
Red
2017 Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail
93 points
Dense flavours, dark plum, five-spice, not very clear and precise, but layered by meaty and earthy notes, with medium grained tannins and solid acidity, the rustic feeling is actually warm-hearted, full of flavours of home kitchen. It’s complicated, somehow sensual.
it’s on the opposite side of Torbreck’s pure fruity style, very old world. I recognised my wine easily and rated it #1 :-), however this style is not accepted by the group, especially ladies, they were indulged by too many premium AU/NZ red wines.
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+3/10
Total 93+/100
it’s on the opposite side of Torbreck’s pure fruity style, very old world. I recognised my wine easily and rated it #1 :-), however this style is not accepted by the group, especially ladies, they were indulged by too many premium AU/NZ red wines.
Ap 5/5, Ar 13/15, Palate 18/20, Overall 4+3/10
Total 93+/100