Community Tasting Notes 143

• Eudemis Likes this wine:

  January 18, 2024 - 14% alcohol. M 70%, CS 20%, PV 10%. The cork is long and of decent quality; some tartrate deposits and very little wine penetration. Decanted 40mn ahead. The colour is quite deep with no sign of ageing.
  Strong powdery sensation on the nose at first, but this recedes with time in the glass, giving way to mellow dark fruited aromas enlivened by a hint of bell pepper. No obvious oak. Similar in the mouth, which adds good grip and a strong note of menthol in the finish.
  Frankly better than what I was expecting, but still a good few steps behind the likes of Clos Manou and Jaugueyron. Very affordable at the time of buying, and I suspect even now. That segment of the Bordeaux market has seen its prices stagnate over the last fifteen years.
  Not a repeat purchase, but only because there are several more exciting alternatives.

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• Sean McGrath wrote: 91 points

  December 26, 2023 - Pleasant. For Bordeaux medium body and tannins. Pleasant light tobacco with fruit. Not great, but very nice. Might have liked heavier with the venison.
  
  Decanted one hour.

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• msauer wrote: 88 points

  October 13, 2023 - trinkfertig . Vermutlich jetzt auf seinem Höhepunkt
  Saftige helle Früchte , wohl Merlot-dominiert: feminin, himbeerig. Blumiges
  kein Holz, kein Leder

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• plongeur wrote: 85 points

  July 18, 2023 - to late

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• ThMeyer wrote: 89 points

  December 11, 2022 - Dark garnet color. On the nose terriary notes start to dominate - dried blackberry. Still holding up ok but in my opinion needs to be drunk now. Would have liked a bit more primary fruit

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2009
• Type Red
• Producer Château Rollan de By
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Médoc
• Appellation Médoc
• UPC Codes 189662000716, 3388118567019, 3511391752098, 3511391752111, 3511394975043, 880926129999

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• Pending Delivery 20 (1%)
• In Cellars 1,246 (41%)
• Consumed 1,773 (58%)

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