Community Tasting Notes 4

• MNig wrote: 92 points

  November 3, 2016 - Blind tasting of wines from Northern Rhône. Aromas of black cherries, leather, licorice, graphite, blackcurrants, black olives and a little roasted meat on the nose. The palate echoes the impression on the nose, with cherries, leather, minerality and licorice, paired with flavors of red fruits. Full-bodied, medium-plus, ripe tannins with fresh acidity and well-integrated alcohol. A more modern style and already approachable.
  
  Blindverkostung Nördliche Rhône. Schwarzkirsche, Leder, Lakritz, Graphit, etwas gebratenes Fleisch, Cassis und schwarze Oliven entdecke ich in der Nase. Am Gaumen wiederholt sich dieser Eindruck größtenteils: Kirsche, Leder, Mineralik und Lakritz, gepaart mit Aromen von roten Früchten. Körperreich, mittlere+, reife Tannine, frischere Säure und gut eingebundener Alkohol. Wirkt modern und zugänglicher.

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• DBunk wrote: 90 points

  March 18, 2015 - Called it blind. Great forest floor, dark berries, pepper and crushed stones with some juniper and garrigue. Wish I had more.

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• bullmrkt wrote: 87 points

  July 8, 2013 - This was a little nondescript and closed up tight. It did improve with some air and was pleasant enough to drink, with some savory red fruits, fine dusty tannins, and a hint of spice; but it finishes a bit hot and didn't have enough going on to keep my attention. I found it difficult to identify as a N.Rhone or syrah, coming off more like a less expensive S.Rhone cuvée. Maybe it's just too young? Hold.

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• Robert Pavlovich wrote: 90 points

  March 28, 2013 - Restrained and elegant, but not without power. Plenty of Syrah character, though on the savory side. Builds intensity on a full finish.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2009
• Type Red
• Producer Maison Nicolas Perrin
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Northern Rhône
• Appellation Cornas

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• Pending Delivery 12 (27%)
• In Cellars 15 (34%)
• Consumed 17 (39%)

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