February 12, 2015 - Very elegant. Was better 2 years ago.
June 29, 2014 - It had a funky, mustiness that subsided, but never dissipated, after breathing for over an hour. Plenty of structure and zip still left.
June 21, 2014 - Spice, Kirsch and ripe raspberry and cherry scent. Round, red currant and mocha flavor with ample acidity and smooth tannins leading to a moderately long finish.
May 4, 2014 - Much darker in colour than the previous vintage and also much more body and fruit driven which actually made for a less interesting wine lacking any obvious Garnacha character -almost a little too sweet
January 31, 2014 - Initially the scent was funky musty cellar.
May 14, 2012 - Impressive wine. Needed one hour to decant. Strawberry on the nose. On the palate, a quick succession from strawberry, to cherry, to coffee, to sage, to a hint of cinnamon, to a long pleasant finish. Reminded me of Chateauneuf du Pape. My only complaint is the high alcohol content (not as noticeable when the wine is served at a slightly cooler temperature). It drank very well now, but could have lasted a few more years.
January 19, 2012 - Lively kirsch, pepper, sage, anise, coffee and mineral flavors with plentiful tannins and a long finish.
December 4, 2011 - Not very pleasant to smell, rich in flavor, hints of cherry and spice, clean finish.
July 10, 2011 - nose - rose, celery, licorice. slightly herbally sweet.
mouth - this is a big wine that has room to further settle.. The initial attack almost fails to materialize on this initially restrained wine, which then explodes into a massive midpalate of rich fruit punch spectrum flavors. The finish is long, coffee accented, and with coating soft tannins. Fans of CdP should like thus (unless its too over the top). Pair with big food.
May 31, 2011 - Corked