Opened for two hours. Has durif-level durability in that it tastes very young despite its 12 years (although it does have screwcap to make it even longer). Still quite closed on the nose with some molasses and figs. Intense meaty, dark-berried mouth but elegant at the same time. Long carbon paper and licorice finish. I think this will improve even more but can't be sure. Note: No sediment, which means it was overfiltered and will limit any further development.
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4/11/2024 - tenorselbow wrote: 91 Points
Opened for two hours. Has durif-level durability in that it tastes very young despite its 12 years (although it does have screwcap to make it even longer). Still quite closed on the nose with some molasses and figs. Intense meaty, dark-berried mouth but elegant at the same time. Long carbon paper and licorice finish. I think this will improve even more but can't be sure. Note: No sediment, which means it was overfiltered and will limit any further development.
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10/20/2023 - AndyDobson93 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Deliciously chocolatey and rich, yum
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8/21/2023 - AndyDobson93 Likes this wine: 91 Points
See previous notes, still drinking very well
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6/22/2022 - AndyDobson93 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite different to last bottle tasted. Much darker, more tannin and intensity, but quite good nonetheless
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7/2/2020 - AndyDobson93 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautifully transparent, sharp focus, bright moderate acidity and intoxicating fruit profile
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