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Red
2010 Chapoutier and Laughton Shiraz Cluster M45
Shiraz
- Australia
- Victoria
- Central Victoria
- Heathcote
Label borrowed from 2006
Community Tasting Notes 17
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 points
April 22, 2023 - Still going strong. Lots of years ahead. Took me back to my Oz days. Distinctive "I'm a big wine" fruit and tannin. But enjoyable, although don't think I'd want to drink this style regularly.
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Bodyfxr wrote: 84 points
December 20, 2021 - Decanted unnecessarily. Not much different than my last bottle. This wine is an easy drinker as there really isn't much to it. It's not off putting in any way other than it's pretty lean and low on fruit with a vacant palate. The wine is well made but low in fruit, acids and tannic structure. Most likely is way past its prime. Drink up or use for cooking purposes.
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Bob23 Likes this wine: 92 points
April 8, 2021 - Nicely mature.
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Millennial Drinkers wrote: 95 points
October 7, 2020 - Deep purplish ruby red. Punch of black olives on the nose with dark spices, dried meats and black plums. Medium to medium plus body with soft tannins (6/10) and balanced acidity. Layered palate with black berries, cedar, minerality, and a bit of sweet spices. Long finish. Drink till 2028.
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mac-eye Likes this wine: 93 points
October 4, 2020 - At a really good point now. I had another bottle a few years ago (no notes) which was also very good, although a bit young at the time. Even though I'm not usually a big fan of Oz shiraz, I really like this one. It tastes rather similar to some of the better California syrahs - good, intense fruit, all in balance, not a fruit bomb.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2013, IWC Issue #169 (link)(Chapoutier & Laughton Shiraz Cluster M45 Heathcote) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Chapoutier and Laughton
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation Cluster M45
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria
- SubRegion Central Victoria
- Appellation Heathcote
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (1%)
- In Cellars 124 (45%)
- Consumed 150 (54%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
94% Like It 17 votes
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