The wine was dark ruby in colour and offered brooding dark fruit, some red fruit, blackberry and a hint of smoke as well as a stony/mineral component on the nose. On the palate, the wine showed dark fruit, blackberry, some plum, dark chocolate, liquorice and smoke, complemented by an underlying mineral streak, with good, lively acidity, medium-plus tannin and good length. The dry, medium-bodied wine was a little rustic and hard. An honest wine, but I preferred the 2010.
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for under 10 euros - this is a real winner. everything fron northern rhone is here and all in good balance. could be a saint joseph for double the price. will order another case - should be drinking just right in next 2-4 years
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12/10/2017 - PSPatrick wrote: 88 Points
The wine was dark ruby in colour and offered brooding dark fruit, some red fruit, blackberry and a hint of smoke as well as a stony/mineral component on the nose. On the palate, the wine showed dark fruit, blackberry, some plum, dark chocolate, liquorice and smoke, complemented by an underlying mineral streak, with good, lively acidity, medium-plus tannin and good length. The dry, medium-bodied wine was a little rustic and hard. An honest wine, but I preferred the 2010.
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11/11/2012 - williamturck wrote: 87 Points
Needs some air to open up. I'm not sure I will buy it again a bit too extracted.
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9/9/2012 - bobbylion Likes this wine: 91 Points
for under 10 euros - this is a real winner. everything fron northern rhone is here and all in good balance. could be a saint joseph for double the price. will order another case - should be drinking just right in next 2-4 years
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3/23/2011 - danstrings wrote: 90 Points
Showing just like last time, great balanced syrah with lotsa chocolatey blueberry fruit balanced by mineral and earth, not overripe or over oaked.
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2/7/2011 - danstrings wrote: 90 Points
Another great '09 entry level Rhone -- lively and balanced yet loaded with dark inky fruit and spice. '09s look great!
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