Fruit is more subdued now and tannins have softened. Still dark n meaty but also has a delicate essence to it. Which is surprising considering the high alcohol. Could hold but don't see any upside.
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In quite a different place from my last note. The approachability still rings very true - you might even say there are elements of maturity creeping in, which I would never expect in a Gascon tannat of this age. The fruits are dark and brooding, laced with coal dust, barbequed meats - a smokiness (certainly not smoke taint) perfumes the wine on the back palate. This is not, however, a chewy and volumptuous wine. Full bodied, yes, but the structure belies its intensity and alcohol level. A real stunner with grilled meats, particularly the rich intensity of dairy cow. Decanted for 3 hours.
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Did not impress tonight. Maybe just an off bottle. Maybe we were in the mood for something different. Maybe this is past it prime. Will dive into my remaining bottles probably soon.
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4/29/2024 - Winokdub wrote: 90 Points
Fruit is more subdued now and tannins have softened. Still dark n meaty but also has a delicate essence to it. Which is surprising considering the high alcohol. Could hold but don't see any upside.
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6/12/2022 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 92 Points
In quite a different place from my last note. The approachability still rings very true - you might even say there are elements of maturity creeping in, which I would never expect in a Gascon tannat of this age. The fruits are dark and brooding, laced with coal dust, barbequed meats - a smokiness (certainly not smoke taint) perfumes the wine on the back palate. This is not, however, a chewy and volumptuous wine. Full bodied, yes, but the structure belies its intensity and alcohol level. A real stunner with grilled meats, particularly the rich intensity of dairy cow. Decanted for 3 hours.
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4/17/2022 - Winokdub wrote: 89 Points
Did not impress tonight. Maybe just an off bottle. Maybe we were in the mood for something different. Maybe this is past it prime. Will dive into my remaining bottles probably soon.
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9/27/2020 - Winokdub wrote: 91 Points
this is in a great place right now. Loaded with fruit tannins have softened and the mid pallete and finish are nice despite the 16 plus alcohol.
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6/14/2018 - Winokdub wrote: 91 Points
Pours dark. Very aromatic. Full throttle wine. Some alcohol but lots of fruit to support it. Young.
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