Community Tasting Notes 18

• The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 points

  January 3, 2019 - I bought several of these over a decade ago now, and this is the third that I have opened. The first was corked, the second was tasty, but I did not offer much more than that in my assessment. There is quite a bit of sediment in this fortified wine that is loaded with black berry fruit, fig, and black tea. Sweet, but far from unctuous with plenty of black tea. This might be a tasty alternative for Texas Barbecue. Or the Houstan Texans. thedrunkencyclist.com

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• ews3 wrote: 85 points

  May 13, 2017 - Very ripe black plum. Some nice black pepper notes. The last of 6 375s I bought a while back for $8 each, this was well worth the price, but does not show the heights Banyuls can achieve.

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• David Paris (dbp) wrote: 90 points

  July 14, 2016 - A little earthy spice on the nose. Tart and funky. Smells like prunes and briar. Pure, soft and elegant palate entry, with mild fruit. It does come across as quite harmonious though. Nice depth, including notes of a roasted marshmallow. Puckering and bitter finish.

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• ArtF Likes this wine: 92 points

  October 19, 2014 - From .375, early maturity. Red/brick red in glass. Purple plums, stewed fruit on nose. Palate was smooth and balanced, but one dimensional. Better second day with dusty tannins adding complexity and balance to sweetness on palate. Drink now with decant and over next 5 years, more for full bottles.

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• The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

  February 1, 2014 - I popped this very late in the evening after several other bottles. I do not have a tasting note. I do not have a clue. I am pretty sure that I liked it though since we finished it. But that is just a guess. thedrunkencyclist.com

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red - Fortified
• Producer Domaine du Mas Blanc (Docteur Parcé)
• Varietal Grenache Blend
• Designation Rimage
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Languedoc Roussillon
• SubRegion Roussillon
• Appellation Banyuls

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• In Cellars 41 (46%)
• Consumed 49 (54%)

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