Community Tasting Notes 10

• Paul S wrote: 91 points

  May 17, 2020 - Zoom blind tasting #5: Syrah (At home during circuit breaker): Pretty good - a wine for the wine geeks. There was unusual nose on this one, with a green tone the first thing that struck me - almost asparagus or capsicum - and then rather high-toned notes of sweet strawberries, red berries and darker-skinned cherries, leading into a nicely earthy, slightly spicy undertone. Pleasant actually, bringing to mind Loire on that bouquet, with a bit of strawberry Fruitella sweets thrown in for good measure. The palate was similarly edged with a bit of green, but there was more going on here as well, with fine-boned but firm, chewy tannins and very bright acidity framing a bright mouthful of red berries and cherries riding on more savoury bed of earth and mineral. With some time and air, a warm peppery spice started coming out as well. There was a nice pure quality to this. A rather light, lithe, elegant expression, but very amply structured too - it was enjoyable enough with a bit of food. It is still in its youth though - this would be interesting to try in another 6-8 years where, hopefully, the structure will tame a bit and the wine will integrate and gain a touch more complexity.

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• vinhonotte Does not like this wine: 83 points

  October 22, 2017 - Cellaraid Discovery Box; 5/19/2017-5/26/2021 (Delivered to Home): what stood out were the tannins and alcohol - felt like a fire on my palate without the smoke; red cherry, leaf, grass, capsicum; not really for me... :(

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• FarmerKeith LA/VA Likes this wine: 91 points

  April 29, 2015 - Wow. most extraordinary for Languedoc-Roussillon . I have had one better before, but that was a tiny production. pic st loup, I got in France. The nose is nice, and fairly typical (lots of tar) , but the palate is amazing. Nice complexity (see notes for flavors, though I get lots of black cherry) , finesse in the balance, softened tannin, and surprise, medium body and alchohol. Nice lingering finish. So glad I waited 2 years to try this . So bizarre, the import label says burgundy wine(wtf?)

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• french16 wrote:

  February 1, 2015 - Ready to drink in my opinion Evolved, earthy with nice ripe fruit with a touch of funk.

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• vespasian Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 22, 2014 - Deep ruby core, a little development at the rim; quite closed - some tarry mineral black fruits and raspberry aroma; medium to full bodied, lovely velvet texture and fresh cool dark berried fruits, mineral complexity. Good balance. Very well made.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2007
• Type Red
• Producer Roc d'Anglade
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Languedoc Roussillon
• SubRegion Languedoc
• Appellation Gard

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• Pending Delivery 24 (27%)
• In Cellars 28 (32%)
• Consumed 36 (41%)

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