Wow! Has this come a long way. A very long way. A true stunner. Bold, savory and seductive, filled with chocolate-wrapped dark fruit. And endless pepper. Like an afternoon with Sunday gravy at a dimly lit red sauce joint.
Decanted and served with grilled pork chop ~ 30 minutes later. Black/red with slight meniscus. Nose (and palate) gained complexity with air- last glass was the best. On nose, black cherry, licorice, pipe tobacco, sweet cherry and savory spices. On palate, black cherry, iron, orange rind, black licorice & blackberry (nice sweet / savory combination). High acidity, medium tannins, medium+ body and very long finish.
First time trying this wine and I loved it. One of the best wines I have tried this year. 95+/- Will definitely buy some more.
Decantered 4+ hours. It’s a big primary wine which is fruit (cherry) dominant. Probably should be tucked away for a few years. Nice wine, but not sure it will be truly great. 92-94
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2/19/2024 - brasstab Likes this wine: 99 Points
Wow! Has this come a long way. A very long way. A true stunner. Bold, savory and seductive, filled with chocolate-wrapped dark fruit. And endless pepper. Like an afternoon with Sunday gravy at a dimly lit red sauce joint.
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10/22/2023 - CWilliam wrote: 95 Points
Decanted and served with grilled pork chop ~ 30 minutes later. Black/red with slight meniscus. Nose (and palate) gained complexity with air- last glass was the best. On nose, black cherry, licorice, pipe tobacco, sweet cherry and savory spices. On palate, black cherry, iron, orange rind, black licorice & blackberry (nice sweet / savory combination). High acidity, medium tannins, medium+ body and very long finish.
First time trying this wine and I loved it. One of the best wines I have tried this year. 95+/-
Will definitely buy some more.
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5/19/2023 - WineRay05 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Started to open up quite nicely after the 3rd hour after opening
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4/30/2023 - Gdubya Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decantered 4+ hours. It’s a big primary wine which is fruit (cherry) dominant. Probably should be tucked away for a few years. Nice wine, but not sure it will be truly great. 92-94
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4/16/2023 - Fat1Wombat Likes this wine:
Dinner with Christophe.
Magnificent wine. Inky black fruit and iodine.
Great structure and density.
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