Spicy with a tang, yet smooth. Capiaux runs a tad under the radar, but even their entry blend gives excellent value for the money. Plenty of dark fruits, with a slight roasted overtone, on the nose and on the palate. A spicy kick keeps the mid-palate interesting and the finish is lengthy and smooth. I'd like a small bump on the acidic vector--which makes me think that this producer and the '05 vintage will be a good match. Drinking well now. Opened, but not decanted, an hour before dinner.
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8/16/2008 - jacobp wrote: 87 Points
Fruit bomb. Light palate and even finish.
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4/25/2007 - Rangstrom wrote: 88 Points
Spicy with a tang, yet smooth. Capiaux runs a tad under the radar, but even their entry blend gives excellent value for the money. Plenty of dark fruits, with a slight roasted overtone, on the nose and on the palate. A spicy kick keeps the mid-palate interesting and the finish is lengthy and smooth. I'd like a small bump on the acidic vector--which makes me think that this producer and the '05 vintage will be a good match. Drinking well now. Opened, but not decanted, an hour before dinner.
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4/17/2007 - jacobp wrote: 90 Points
Outstanding fruit bomb with really nice complex finish.
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10/23/2006 - jacobp wrote: 87 Points
Bright cherry, licorice and leather on the nose. Nice balance and fruity palate with a bit of a hot finish. Had decanted for 2 hours.
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