Sediment. Dark damask red. Nose: liquorice, white pepper, suitcase leather, occasional hints of overripe stonefruit. Medium-full, a little dry (tannic), sloe fruit. Decent length. Rather lacklustre and short on charm
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Not sure what to make of this. Some bottle variation - first one was light, a bit green. Second one also lighter than many other vintages but opening out on second night, a bit more of that characteristic Soumade black fruit flavour. Still lacking the weight and presence 2015 had this time last year. I can't decide if it's just a light vintage or has closed down and will come back on song with age. Impossible to score at present
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Blueberry and blackberry on the nose, concentrated fruit on the tongue and nice grainy, lingering finish on the palate. Smooth and very satisfying. Very well made and masks the poor vintage. Drinking well now but give it a year and it'll be even better. Scores so far here a little harsh.
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Nez ouvert sur un fruité très primaire, une pointe de réduit et des notes animales à l'agitation. Du corps et pas mal de tanins, qui méritent un peu de cave pour s'assagir mais pas de sécheresse. La matière est plutôt belle, proche du fruit, mûre sans excès avec même une légère touche végétale. Pas d'élevage ressenti. Longueur correcte.
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11/26/2023 - derekjohn wrote: 88 Points
Sediment.
Dark damask red.
Nose: liquorice, white pepper, suitcase leather, occasional hints of overripe stonefruit.
Medium-full, a little dry (tannic), sloe fruit.
Decent length.
Rather lacklustre and short on charm
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5/5/2021 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Drinking well now. Another 18 months to 2 years
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3/24/2021 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 86 Points
Light plum-purple red. Nose a little 'stinky' (rubber, sulphur ?)
Medium-bodied, plenty of tannins.
Bit young ? another 2 years ?
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12/11/2020 - derekjohn wrote: 88 Points
Still a little youthful ?
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6/7/2018 - eRhoneous wrote:
Not sure what to make of this. Some bottle variation - first one was light, a bit green. Second one also lighter than many other vintages but opening out on second night, a bit more of that characteristic Soumade black fruit flavour. Still lacking the weight and presence 2015 had this time last year. I can't decide if it's just a light vintage or has closed down and will come back on song with age. Impossible to score at present
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5/7/2017 - pmgsmith wrote: 89 Points
Blueberry and blackberry on the nose, concentrated fruit on the tongue and nice grainy, lingering finish on the palate. Smooth and very satisfying. Very well made and masks the poor vintage. Drinking well now but give it a year and it'll be even better. Scores so far here a little harsh.
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12/1/2016 - mysterycooper Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nose of Plum, blackberry & oak.
Dark fruits, blackberry, licorice and tar on the finish, sweet grip.
Very nice Rasteau.
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8/14/2016 - Caravelas wrote: 84 Points
Nez ouvert sur un fruité très primaire, une pointe de réduit et des notes animales à l'agitation.
Du corps et pas mal de tanins, qui méritent un peu de cave pour s'assagir mais pas de sécheresse.
La matière est plutôt belle, proche du fruit, mûre sans excès avec même une légère touche végétale.
Pas d'élevage ressenti.
Longueur correcte.
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