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Monday, February 26, 2024 - I had 2 "basics" ChdP from this great winery.
2001 - 94 points
2017 - 95 points
This is a special Reserve Cuvée. It's named in honor of the founder of the estate, Auguste Favier.
Because of that I'm sure it has to be better then their regular ChdP
2 hours in the decanter
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First sniff and first sip and this is the masterpiece. I think it's the most unique wine ( in a very positive sense) I have ever had the pleasure of drinking
Especially the taste. Nothing unusual, but the balance of all components is incredible.
But let's start from the beginning.
Smell? On the sweet side. Plum, milk chocolate, blackberry, but also herbs, earth, forest, vanilla, licorice and who knows what else is here. Anyway - pure pleasure.
Taste - as I wrote: herbs and one more time herbs, but...
Perfectly balanced with sweet black fruits, chocolate, raspberry and mandarin ( am I crazy or what?) and lovely spice
Acidity is vivid and perfectly blended with sweet flavors. Tannins are ripe and grainy.
Finish lasts forever with all what I mentioned.
2017 got 94 points according to the WA Vintage Guide. Outstanding. Still tannic, youthful or slow to mature.
Wine?
JD - 99 (!)
Jeff Leve - 96
RP - 94
Decanter - 94
CT - 94
WE - 94
WS - 94
Vinous - 94
JS - 91(?)
I just finished my third glass.
Additional smell - barbecue and smoke.
Flavors - barbecue meat, black pepper.
And this incredible long finish drives me crazy straight to ... paradise
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