2016 Roger Sabon Lirac
Community Tasting Note
HStaal wrote:
Saturday, September 9, 2017 - RHONE WINE TASTING & LUNCHEON (The Royal Oak, Paley Street): Appearance: The wine is Clear with a Deep ruby colour.
Nose: The nose is Clean and Developing, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, blueberry, prune, black/white pepper , liquorice, garrigue, spicy and herbal notes, secondary aromas of smoke, earth, tobacco.
Palate: The wine is Dry in the mouth with a Medium(+) level of acidity. It has Medium(+) Ripe/Soft tannins and a High Level of alcohol (14.50%). It has Full body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, blueberry, prune, black/white pepper, liquorice, garrigue, spicy and herbal notes,
secondary flavours of smoke, earth, tobacco, meaty. The finish is Long It has good acidity and soft tannins.
Overall: Good acidity, soft tannins, quite complex
Conclusion: It is a Very Good quality wine. Can Drink Now but has Potential for Ageing Has several years yet.; High priced (£15.99)
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