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Thursday, December 7, 2023 - Imported by Kermit Lynch). Vines planted between 1937 and 1976. 0.9 ha. Aged for 15 months in oak demi-muids (600L) and barrels (220L).
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Color: Med-dark to dark ruby.

This wine was significantly better two days later on vacuvin. Which bodes will for the future of this wine.

Nose: At this young age (late-2023), very primary, classic northern Rhône nose of smoky black/purple plum, blackberry, black olive, black licorice, violet, with a kiss of fusel smoke.

Palate: Med-full body. Black plum, blackberry, black raspberry, and blk olive Syrah fruit. Light on its feet but with a rich, sweet mid-palate, yet tart finish. Soft tannins. 14% alc.

I adore the 'soul' by this wine. Drinks fine now. Still, this would be better with more bottle age.

91 pts.
Delicious and primary now.
Best drinking window: 2025 to 2030.
This will develop smokey, dried-cherry red fruits with age.

JGH sommelier CMS-III, San Francisco/BayArea, CA.

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