This is a superbly charming wine that is in a lovely condition at the moment. There is still lots of fruit left, but the tannins have properly softened and integrated. The wine provides a beautiful aroma and flavor palette of ripe red and dark fruits, herbs, garrigue and spices.
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Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Sweet red stewed cherries, prunes, with some lavenders and roses are noted aromas. On the palate, there are ripe strawberries and cherries with bits of blackberries, black licorice and tobacco. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.
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Frankly, this is very 2012, but in a good way. Expressive and autumnal on the nose with depths of dried black cherries, cloves, allspice and hints of split pine, all lifted by mentholated herbs. It's silky, nearly fleshy in feel, with ultra-ripe strawberry and blueberry compote balanced by zesty acidity under an air of violet pastile. A bit of heat pokes out, yet I find it forgivable, as the 2012 finishes remarkably fresh yet long, leaving salted licorice and hints of balsamic spice to fade slowly. I don't see this getting any better with time. Drink up.
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3/9/2024 - lkilpio Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is a superbly charming wine that is in a lovely condition at the moment. There is still lots of fruit left, but the tannins have properly softened and integrated. The wine provides a beautiful aroma and flavor palette of ripe red and dark fruits, herbs, garrigue and spices.
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1/13/2024 - IvanKrazy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow, this is so beautiful right now. Feels fresh and young but so aromatic.
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12/22/2023 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 94 Points
consistent with notes of 10/15/2022
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11/18/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote: 93 Points
Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Sweet red stewed cherries, prunes, with some lavenders and roses are noted aromas. On the palate, there are ripe strawberries and cherries with bits of blackberries, black licorice and tobacco. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.
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11/1/2023 - Eric Guido Likes this wine:
Frankly, this is very 2012, but in a good way. Expressive and autumnal on the nose with depths of dried black cherries, cloves, allspice and hints of split pine, all lifted by mentholated herbs. It's silky, nearly fleshy in feel, with ultra-ripe strawberry and blueberry compote balanced by zesty acidity under an air of violet pastile. A bit of heat pokes out, yet I find it forgivable, as the 2012 finishes remarkably fresh yet long, leaving salted licorice and hints of balsamic spice to fade slowly. I don't see this getting any better with time. Drink up.
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