2018 Gérard Bertrand Saint-Chinian An 1877

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  8/25/2023 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Prior note still applies in the main. Flavors seems a bit tamer this time around, but everything is still in balance and quite smooth and lush.
  
  Adding two points. After decanting for an hour the cherry and chocolate grew even lusher, but mid palate on notes of oolong and spice box took hold and grew ever stronger unto a nicely pink peppercorn finish. Finish gradually dissolves over time.
  
  Very nice. I think I may have caught this vintage at its sweet spot.
  
  Day 2: Held up well.

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  4/29/2023 - Mfontaine570 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Very good bold flavors

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  4/1/2023 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 87 Points

  Raisinated fruit - especially prunes - espresso grounds, orange peel and dried green herbs on the nose. Lighter on the palate, though the condition of the fruit is unchanged. Pretty good intensity of both flavors and aromas here.
  
  Medium + body, medium - acid and medium tannin. Good long finish and a great pairing with beef bourgignon. Not meant to age any longer than it has. This is a massive negociant producer; but after this, I am curious to try their other wines.

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  1/30/2023 - ElAzul Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Delightful berry nose. Has lots of life left after 72 hours open. Mostly dark berry, blackberry flavors and a solid acid backbone. Tannins still resolving so the fruit and underlying structure not yet fully integrated. A couple more years in bottle will improve this wine and it is at an attractive price point for routine consumption.

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  1/28/2023 - Jchomel Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Medium ruby. Berry on the nose. Tasting blackberry. Overall an enjoyable wine, not too complex.

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