August 28, 2022 - Last bottle. Delicious and complete. Enjoyed with rack of lamb.
June 21, 2021 - Last bottle of a long-ago purchase! Didn't know what I was saving it for but am glad I did. Was initially a bit dumb and fruitalicious out of the bottle, but decanted and observed it as it settled into itself 30 minutes in, with lots of mellow life to it. Dark black and bright red fruits, well-integrated tannins, satiny palate. Not a shy wine, ABV-wise, but didn't present as hot or blowsy, and has aged nicely. Went great with brisket and ribs.
May 14, 2021 - Dark Cherry red color. Lots of dark plum but also a fresh hint of apple on the nose. Creamy and concentrated in the mouth. Dark plum and pomegranate with cloves and woody notes. Harmonic and elegant long finish. Lovely wine and i am happy I kept my last bottle lying a few years.
February 8, 2021 - Fantastic wine. Fully mature. Savory, complex and long. I paid $32 for this back on release and it has always been a pleasure, but this bottle was complete. This wine really shows you what old vine Carignan can do!
July 1, 2020 - Delicious!
September 22, 2018 - a good young wine hitting it's stride
very different from my last taste in 2014
September 8, 2018 - Another Saturday at Chevalier...Mostly Blind Spanish Wine (Chevalier Fine Wines - Chicago IL): Tasted double blind in Spanish tasting. Ripe black cherry comes across as slightly jammy with burly tannins. Still a bit oaky for now. Most likely upside from here.
April 8, 2018 - Really nice example of a more elegant priorat. Full of bright red fruit, with some slate and baking spice. Lighter body than expected with fine tannins. Nice level of acidity. Will be interesting to see in 4-5 years.
March 12, 2018 - PnP. 100% old vine carignane. First aromas are wood and muted red fruits. With air the wood notes dissipate. Looks extracted, modern and plush. The taste however is not overly extracted. This is quite harmonious. No noticeable wood in the mouth. This is in its peak drinking window. Subtle red fruit and some savory notes. Easy to drink.
May 18, 2017 - Decanted for 4 hours before consumption. Some oak influence is still present, but this was just delicious with grilled lamb. Rich and layered. This is a beautiful Carignane. Pretty darn complex. Stunningly beautiful!