Surprisingly good and balanced, authentic even; I am not usually a fan of this producer,. but this shows lightness and some elegance along with a solid, healthy fruit and - yes - garrigue ... will live without effort 5+ years, but is drinking nicely now, if you like 'em young. (#catastropichlosstowestham)
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Very elegant. Lovely floral aromas lead to an aristocratic palate, forceful and balanced at the same time. The dominant flavors are raspberry and rooibos (my daughter's favorite tea, and apparently Jimmy Molesworth's too, judging from his tasting notes), with plenty of earthy secondary notes to add interest. The tannins are still strong, and the acidity is tangy, which leads me to think this will still be drinking well in five years. The wine opened nicely after an hour or so in the decanter, and I never would have guessed it was 15% abv. Very long finish.
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Came here looking for garrigue, but came up short. Good sweetness, and lots of alcohol, with a crisp, dry, long, berry finish. Has a bit of bitterness at the back end that may improve with time.
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4/11/2022 - cmiller Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still enjoyable but needs to be drunk now!
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12/19/2020 - Plheureux wrote:
- Garnet color with medium forming legs - My final bottle.
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8/29/2015 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Surprisingly good and balanced, authentic even; I am not usually a fan of this producer,. but this shows lightness and some elegance along with a solid, healthy fruit and - yes - garrigue ... will live without effort 5+ years, but is drinking nicely now, if you like 'em young. (#catastropichlosstowestham)
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4/7/2015 - MBusk Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very elegant. Lovely floral aromas lead to an aristocratic palate, forceful and balanced at the same time. The dominant flavors are raspberry and rooibos (my daughter's favorite tea, and apparently Jimmy Molesworth's too, judging from his tasting notes), with plenty of earthy secondary notes to add interest. The tannins are still strong, and the acidity is tangy, which leads me to think this will still be drinking well in five years. The wine opened nicely after an hour or so in the decanter, and I never would have guessed it was 15% abv. Very long finish.
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5/17/2014 - Purple Tooth wrote: 89 Points
Came here looking for garrigue, but came up short. Good sweetness, and lots of alcohol, with a crisp, dry, long, berry finish. Has a bit of bitterness at the back end that may improve with time.
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