Community Tasting Note

David Paris (dbp) wrote:

Friday, August 16, 2019 - Jean-Louis Chave in person for E&R's 20th Anniversary, with 22 of his wines! (E&R Wine Shop, Portland OR): Elegant and round on the nose. Beautiful round structure, and showing quite a lot of fruit and completeness, though still not as much depth on the nose as the best vintages tonight... it just feels a little slight. So, so soft texture on palate entry. Yes, the texture is crazy complete and perhaps the best of the night with its unique body. The flavors are rich, with some slightly oxidative notes and round luscious plums. It's rich and pretty in the mouth, but a bit ripe compared to the best vintages of the normale. Still beautiful flavors in the mouth, for sure. The finish has a beautiful dial up of acidity and balanced structure. Really lovely acidity with a round impression left for some time. A pretty wine, but not the world beater I had hoped for.

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