Community Tasting Note

jvogel wrote:

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - This came across quite raspy on the nose, with dried herb, tar and game characteristics more forward than any distinct fruit-driven aromatics (contrary to first pour approx two hours prior). What fruit did emerge was defiantly black and brambly, but the garrigue notes were predominant, giving this a certain old-school CdP feel that runs contrary to my early impressions of it at the Bosquet des Papes cellar (lush, heady Grenache; contrary to what some believe, I assure you there is more than enough fruit to maintain the fruit/structure balance here). Regardless, a pleasant archetype for CdP in the hybrid sense, a synthesis of new-world ripeness and the softening effects of glycerol (the alcohol is very present, if at times a bit oppressive) and the old-world balance of acidity, layers and occasional flaws. This is sorely in need of time, I'm afraid. Hold, hold, hold.

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