Beautiful northern Rhone with a lot of finesse. Some pepper on the nose, and palate. But not much bacon. As someone once described this, it was very Burgundian in character. Lovely, although when I reach for a northern Rhone I typically want more punch, pepper, bacon, etc.
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First of 8 2005 Rhones tasted blind. Wonderful nose of dark berries, cherries and a hint of white pepper. On the palate a nice medium weight with silky texture and flavors of blackberry, raspberry and pepper notes. Medium long finish and still very youthful. This ought to last many more years and soften and improve for a good while. Group's 3 and my 7 of 8 but all 8 wines were outstanding and rating was difficult for all but the top 2.
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Dinner @ Christiansholm (Christiansholm): I brought this one, so it was not blind for me - but trust me, it was good. High density, complete harmony, all though way to young. Pepper, bacon fat, loads of fruit, tannin and a good acidity - will live long - and should. 95+ points
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3/5/2024 - weezie Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful northern Rhone with a lot of finesse. Some pepper on the nose, and palate. But not much bacon. As someone once described this, it was very Burgundian in character. Lovely, although when I reach for a northern Rhone I typically want more punch, pepper, bacon, etc.
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3/25/2015 - Munch Likes this wine: 94 Points
First of 8 2005 Rhones tasted blind. Wonderful nose of dark berries, cherries and a hint of white pepper. On the palate a nice medium weight with silky texture and flavors of blackberry, raspberry and pepper notes. Medium long finish and still very youthful. This ought to last many more years and soften and improve for a good while. Group's 3 and my 7 of 8 but all 8 wines were outstanding and rating was difficult for all but the top 2.
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3/28/2009 - beatles Likes this wine: 95 Points
Dinner @ Christiansholm (Christiansholm): I brought this one, so it was not blind for me - but trust me, it was good. High density, complete harmony, all though way to young. Pepper, bacon fat, loads of fruit, tannin and a good acidity - will live long - and should. 95+ points
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