Initially got some steely aromas, red fruit, and a bit of alcohol on the nose. This opens up and becomes more pleasant with some air.
Decanted 45 minutes, nice minerals, dark fruit, a but of funk, perhaps a hint of ripe boysenberries. The nose transfers to the palate. This is nice and elegant in the mouth. Some soft tannins and a spritz of acidity on the midpalate. I agree with other tasters that this is a nice old world profile.
I don't have much experience with wines from Languedoc, but I don't see this improving with more cellar time. Drink up!
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Some Brett and a tingly mouthfeel initially -- that settles down with air. Rustic and old world. A good amount of dark fruit, leather, and horse sweat. Not bad for 11$ and free shipping.
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Classic southern French nose of dark fruit, herbs, and spice. On the palate, similar southern French flavors, bolstered by medium acidity. Seems a bit lightweight though, a perception accentuated by the lack of any integrated tannins. Decent, but nothing special.
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12/19/2009 - Adirondack Steve wrote: 87 Points
Needs to be decanted but nice dark berries and earthyness
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5/25/2009 - tgatesman wrote: 88 Points
nice enough; short on finish; smells hot but does not translate to taste
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5/22/2009 - Sakas wrote: 87 Points
Initially got some steely aromas, red fruit, and a bit of alcohol on the nose. This opens up and becomes more pleasant with some air.
Decanted 45 minutes, nice minerals, dark fruit, a but of funk, perhaps a hint of ripe boysenberries. The nose transfers to the palate. This is nice and elegant in the mouth. Some soft tannins and a spritz of acidity on the midpalate. I agree with other tasters that this is a nice old world profile.
I don't have much experience with wines from Languedoc, but I don't see this improving with more cellar time. Drink up!
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4/28/2009 - jim dixon wrote: 87 Points
Some Brett and a tingly mouthfeel initially -- that settles down with air. Rustic and old world. A good amount of dark fruit, leather, and horse sweat. Not bad for 11$ and free shipping.
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3/4/2008 - NickG wrote:
Classic southern French nose of dark fruit, herbs, and spice. On the palate, similar southern French flavors, bolstered by medium acidity. Seems a bit lightweight though, a perception accentuated by the lack of any integrated tannins. Decent, but nothing special.
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