Eclectic wines at Fix St James w/ the Grapemates: Blind. Menthol, raspberry, musk and a light earthy element. Tannins and acid are both quite bold here, coating the mouth equally. Definitely in the leaner style of things, so not a big surprise when revealed. Interesting but not something to chase all the time.
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A departure from what I assumed was going to be similar to a Burgundian Pinot Noir. Much darker profile. Thicker color and texture. Dark fruit and berries. Jammy fruit. Not a ton of complexity, but a nice tasting oddity.
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An interesting wine, albeit not a great tasting one. Comes off more as Syrah from the Northern Rhone than a pinot noir IMO. Uber ripe with plum and earthiness, there is a mushroomy essence which keeps this rooted in PN. Wouldn't purchase again but it was definitely fun to drink still wine from Bollinger.
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Robust nose, much lighter than expected in the mouth. red fruits, especially strawberry, with a little unripe plum. Lingering, fruity aftertaste. Very good, solid wine, but not worth the Bollinger premium.
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11/13/2014 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Eclectic wines at Fix St James w/ the Grapemates: Blind. Menthol, raspberry, musk and a light earthy element. Tannins and acid are both quite bold here, coating the mouth equally. Definitely in the leaner style of things, so not a big surprise when revealed. Interesting but not something to chase all the time.
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4/22/2012 - jrobs7777 wrote: 86 Points
A departure from what I assumed was going to be similar to a Burgundian Pinot Noir. Much darker profile. Thicker color and texture. Dark fruit and berries. Jammy fruit. Not a ton of complexity, but a nice tasting oddity.
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1/2/2012 - spacewrangler wrote: 89 Points
An interesting wine, albeit not a great tasting one. Comes off more as Syrah from the Northern Rhone than a pinot noir IMO. Uber ripe with plum and earthiness, there is a mushroomy essence which keeps this rooted in PN. Wouldn't purchase again but it was definitely fun to drink still wine from Bollinger.
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11/21/2009 - Osse wrote: 85 Points
Robust nose, much lighter than expected in the mouth. red fruits, especially strawberry, with a little unripe plum. Lingering, fruity aftertaste. Very good, solid wine, but not worth the Bollinger premium.
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