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Red
2004 Chapoutier and Laughton Shiraz La Pleïade
Shiraz
- Australia
- Victoria
- Central Victoria
- Heathcote
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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ProfByron wrote:
November 8, 2019 - “Food,wine,and a good cigar”. Heroic wine. Good if you are in the mood.
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ProfByron wrote: 89 points
September 4, 2019 - Very intense. Bit ripe for my taste.
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Giggs wrote: 93 points
July 3, 2016 - Coming down off peak, but wow it was good in its heyday. Drink now.
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Giggs wrote: 97 points
January 24, 2015 - Winter Cabin Weekend; 1/23/2015-1/24/2015 (Cleveland, GA): Decanted 5 hours. This was on its game tonight yet again. Pure, rich, balanced—no need to say more. It held its own and ultimately defeated a very impressive lineup of top-class Shiraz. Drink now-2018.
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Giggs wrote: 96 points
March 1, 2014 - Nuts.
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Australian Shiraz Bomb OFF Tasting, Episode #304, 8/29/2007 (link) 90 points(CAMBRIEN SHIRAZ) #3; VaynerPAZZZ (on QPR); COLOR-dark; NOSE-massive licorice meets alcohol (Kailua); very vibrant; ripe blackberry & black cherry; TASTE-big massive wine; lot of alcohol, enormous richness, big massive fruit bomb; licorice; liqueur action; hint of bitter raisin flavor; big tannins & structure; very young; WS-96; GV-90
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Sherry Wine Tasting, Time to Save Money, Episode #303, 8/29/2007 (link) 90 points(CAMBRIEN SHIRAZ) #3; VaynerPAZZZ (on QPR); COLOR-dark; NOSE-massive licorice meets alcohol (Kailua); very vibrant; ripe blackberry & black cherry; TASTE-big massive wine; lot of alcohol, enormous richness, big massive fruit bomb; licorice; liqueur action; hint of bitter raisin flavor; big tannins & structure; very young; WS-96; GV-90
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Chapoutier and Laughton
- Varietal Shiraz
- Designation La Pleïade
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria
- SubRegion Central Victoria
- Appellation Heathcote
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 98 (60%)
- Consumed 64 (40%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- VarietyShiraz
- CountryAustralia
- RegionVictoria
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