Drinking very well currently. Cranberry and light smoke/barnyard on the nose, as well as some spice - star anise in particular. Really fresh and vibrant palate but with plenty of depth and length. Boiled sweets coming through a little though it’s far from confected. A little tannic chew and plenty of acid. Still room to develop positively given the concentration.
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PnP. I've held these since release and it's been worth the effort. Harmonious, elegant and deeply flavorful. VG acids/structure and an avg+ finish, avg complexity. For my tastes, this is absolutely in the zone just now; should hold at a high level for several more years. recommended
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Cranberry and cherry fruits with earthy- sometimes vegetal and dirty - notes. The fruit opens at times and then comes spice and smoke. Best for enthusiasts of the region.
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Served alongside a traditional Christmas dinner, the freshness and acidity here provided a perfect foil to rich festive fayre. What surprised me was how well this showed after the “main event”. A day or two after opening there is a definite barnyard funk on the nose, supporting a well balanced fruitiness and acidity in the mouth, alongside crunchy tannins that suggest potential for further aging. This wine whispers both high and low, taking a cue from its Burgundian big cousins while remaining sure footedly rooted in its Beaujolais home. A very accomplished wine at this price point.
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It had a breath of northern Rhône before the taste of candied berries contradicted that image. Suave, plush tannins support a tumble of sticky berries and stem tar. Reductive brackishness. Big. Broad. Comfortable. Concentrated. Animated. My last note raised the possibility of scheduling this vintage for ready depletion. Now, I'm thinking: not so fast. It's hardly showing how its parts will fit together yet. We might not know for sure until 2027, or later. 24 HOURS later: tastes real good.
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2/26/2024 - dcbell Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking very well currently. Cranberry and light smoke/barnyard on the nose, as well as some spice - star anise in particular. Really fresh and vibrant palate but with plenty of depth and length. Boiled sweets coming through a little though it’s far from confected. A little tannic chew and plenty of acid. Still room to develop positively given the concentration.
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2/22/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
PnP. I've held these since release and it's been worth the effort. Harmonious, elegant and deeply flavorful. VG acids/structure and an avg+ finish, avg complexity. For my tastes, this is absolutely in the zone just now; should hold at a high level for several more years. recommended
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1/6/2024 - gmbdds wrote: 89 Points
Cranberry and cherry fruits with earthy- sometimes vegetal and dirty - notes. The fruit opens at times and then comes spice and smoke. Best for enthusiasts of the region.
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12/25/2023 - danielbird193 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Served alongside a traditional Christmas dinner, the freshness and acidity here provided a perfect foil to rich festive fayre. What surprised me was how well this showed after the “main event”. A day or two after opening there is a definite barnyard funk on the nose, supporting a well balanced fruitiness and acidity in the mouth, alongside crunchy tannins that suggest potential for further aging. This wine whispers both high and low, taking a cue from its Burgundian big cousins while remaining sure footedly rooted in its Beaujolais home. A very accomplished wine at this price point.
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9/29/2023 - Putnam Weekley Likes this wine: 92 Points
It had a breath of northern Rhône before the taste of candied berries contradicted that image. Suave, plush tannins support a tumble of sticky berries and stem tar. Reductive brackishness. Big. Broad. Comfortable. Concentrated. Animated. My last note raised the possibility of scheduling this vintage for ready depletion. Now, I'm thinking: not so fast. It's hardly showing how its parts will fit together yet. We might not know for sure until 2027, or later.
24 HOURS later: tastes real good.
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