Classic young Rhône blend - lighter in alcohol makes it more drinkable than some of its counterparts that are also young. Probably a tad higher priced than it should be at ~$30.
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Opened up pretty tight and a little harsh as a young Barolo might expect to. Clear bright red, medium plus acidity, light bodied. Good perfume on the nose, medium alcohol. Currants, some melon, some chocolate, damp forest, light minerality, but overpowered by tannins for now. Will wait to let wine open up and add more notes.
2 hours later - wine has toned down considerably in tannin structure. additional subtle notes of plum and tomato. I would say a pleasant wine, if forgettable. A lighter example of a young Barolo if you’re into that kind of thing.
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2018 Domaine Michel Lafarge Bourgogne Passetoutgrains L'Exception
3/2/2024 - booitswoo Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice but somewhat unremarkable. Has brighter notes like a gamay with the body of a pinot noir - go figure considering it’s a gamay-pinot noir blend!
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2020 Domaine Charvin Côtes du Rhône (Le Poutet)
3/1/2024 - booitswoo Likes this wine: 89 Points
Classic young Rhône blend - lighter in alcohol makes it more drinkable than some of its counterparts that are also young. Probably a tad higher priced than it should be at ~$30.
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2019 Cascina Adelaide Barolo
2/21/2024 - booitswoo Likes this wine: 89 Points
Opened up pretty tight and a little harsh as a young Barolo might expect to. Clear bright red, medium plus acidity, light bodied. Good perfume on the nose, medium alcohol. Currants, some melon, some chocolate, damp forest, light minerality, but overpowered by tannins for now. Will wait to let wine open up and add more notes.
2 hours later - wine has toned down considerably in tannin structure. additional subtle notes of plum and tomato. I would say a pleasant wine, if forgettable. A lighter example of a young Barolo if you’re into that kind of thing.
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