Just what the doctor ordered. A hearty, honest, chunky Cdr. Well balanced nose of some oak, licorice and aniseed amongst red savoury red fruits - not overdone, not gloopy, not ebobby-wobs typical tipple.
A good core of fruit, spice and warmth (although 14.5% it does not feel that way on the palatte, although I am slightly wobbly as this evening draws to a close), well judged oak and good length. Tannins are but chunky and unresolved, yet there is still good fruit to hold this up and develop/soften for a few more years yet. Great with bangers and mash. And a bargain to boot at £8.50! Another Ben Coffman bargain basement rhone. Who needs En Primeur?..
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Not a particularly fragrant wine. Dusty, red berry fruit flavors are typical of the varietal and are supported by some pepper, tar and earth. Finishes somewhat flat and hollow.
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Drank with family so I don't have any specific notes, but this was a really nice bottle of wine. It had nice authentic dark fruit flavors flavors with some terrior, balance, and a pleasing finish. Good QPR.
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5/17/2011 - ChateauTooting wrote:
Just what the doctor ordered. A hearty, honest, chunky Cdr. Well balanced nose of some oak, licorice and aniseed amongst red savoury red fruits - not overdone, not gloopy, not ebobby-wobs typical tipple.
A good core of fruit, spice and warmth (although 14.5% it does not feel that way on the palatte, although I am slightly wobbly as this evening draws to a close), well judged oak and good length. Tannins are but chunky and unresolved, yet there is still good fruit to hold this up and develop/soften for a few more years yet. Great with bangers and mash. And a bargain to boot at £8.50! Another Ben Coffman bargain basement rhone. Who needs En Primeur?..
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8/31/2008 - 6831 wrote: 86 Points
Not a particularly fragrant wine.
Dusty, red berry fruit flavors are typical of the varietal and are supported by some pepper, tar and earth.
Finishes somewhat flat and hollow.
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10/30/2007 - skm95t wrote: 90 Points
Drank with family so I don't have any specific notes, but this was a really nice bottle of wine. It had nice authentic dark fruit flavors flavors with some terrior, balance, and a pleasing finish. Good QPR.
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9/16/2007 - TonyH wrote: 89 Points
Dark REddish Purple
Cherry cola aromas.
Tangy Cherry Cola flavors with lots of red fruit on a long finsh with a bit of tar and ashiness.
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9/2/2007 - irishf8 wrote: 90 Points
Very smooth full bodied taste with good fruit aftertaste. Will buy more for the price.
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