Opened up nicely after about 2 hours in decanter. Drinking nicely - has appropriate typicity. The rumors are true - 2009 S. Rhones are drinking very pretty right now - more obviously so in higher quality producers - Gigondas especially.
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Nothing remarkable about this Rhone GSM, but it was rich and tasty. I liked it more when it was right out of the cellar and still cool (55F - 65F) and tight. As it warmed up, the oak notes began to appear which, for me, tend to diminish its freshness.
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8/3/2016 - wino121 wrote: 91 Points
Decanted,
Has evolved nicely, solid tannins, ripe fruit.
Drink now.
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6/14/2015 - Der Weingelehrte Likes this wine: 89 Points
Opened up nicely after about 2 hours in decanter. Drinking nicely - has appropriate typicity. The rumors are true - 2009 S. Rhones are drinking very pretty right now - more obviously so in higher quality producers - Gigondas especially.
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12/21/2014 - Tallhoyalawya Likes this wine: 93 Points
Smooth with food. Amazing price.
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1/1/2014 - dave_from_MD wrote: 87 Points
Nothing remarkable about this Rhone GSM, but it was rich and tasty. I liked it more when it was right out of the cellar and still cool (55F - 65F) and tight. As it warmed up, the oak notes began to appear which, for me, tend to diminish its freshness.
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4/18/2013 - DesMarteau Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nose of anise, iodine. Anise, bramble berry, seawater, tannins....well structured...young!
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