2018 Arnaud & Malou Greiner La Cart'Ouche

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  11/23/2023 - Bisou wrote: flawed

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  2/25/2021 - forceberry wrote: 88 Points

  Mainly Pinot Noir (approx. 80%) with Trousseau and Poulsard. Semi-carbonic fermentation. Aged for 12 months, bottled unfined, unfiltered, unsulfited. No obvious vintage in the label, just lot number "LC18". 13% alcohol.
  
  Dark, somewhat translucent and still rather youthful black cherry color. Somewhat restrained and savory nose with aromas of brambly black raspberries, some leathery tones, a little bit of fresh cherry, light meaty tones and a hint of smoke. Despite not being particularly expressive, the nose feels still quite fragrant and attractive. Juicy, clean and silky yet firm texture on the palate with a medium body and vibrant flavors of ripe dark forest fruits, some sweet black cherries, light meaty tones, a little bit of crunchy cranberry, light bretty notes of leathery funk and earth and a lifted touch of nail polish VA. High in acidity with a nicely firm yet friendly tannic grip. The finish is savory, gently grippy and quite long with pretty complex flavors of ripe cranberries, some brambly black raspberries, a little bit of leathery funk and bretty barnyard, light notes of meaty umami, a ferrous hint of blood and a subtly acetic touch of VA.
  
  A tasty Jura red that is both playful and quite serious at the same time. Although the wine has subtly natty and bretty overtones, the overall feel is nevertheless quite clean and harmonious. The wine doesn't feel like it is built for the long haul, but it drinks really well right now and might actually improve for a year or a few. A nice combination of bright and fresh yet savory and structured character. Perhaps a bit on the pricey side for the quality at 26,15€, but not excessively so.

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