{diam, 13.9%} Medium garnet. Developing nose of blackcurrant and blackberry, hint of chocolatey oak, tomato leaf. Some Cabernet herb too, but always nicely ripe. Medium weight palate with medium acidity, tasting as per the nose. At first I thought the tannins dusty but very soft, but with more air they come charging through. Medium length finish. It has very much that feel of a good second wine from a decent producer (which it is); always somehow just leaves you hankering after the flagship wine. But this is very acceptable, probably near its peak too.
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14 Petit A. Asparagus and green capsicum. Vegetal. But lovely. Light to medium bodied, fresh black and red fruit on entry. Lean. There’s a candied violet candied note. It’s very good to drink now. Shared at end of year WineGeeks. 92.
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10/7/2022 - graemeg wrote:
{diam, 13.9%} Medium garnet. Developing nose of blackcurrant and blackberry, hint of chocolatey oak, tomato leaf. Some Cabernet herb too, but always nicely ripe. Medium weight palate with medium acidity, tasting as per the nose. At first I thought the tannins dusty but very soft, but with more air they come charging through. Medium length finish. It has very much that feel of a good second wine from a decent producer (which it is); always somehow just leaves you hankering after the flagship wine. But this is very acceptable, probably near its peak too.
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12/20/2021 - Screwcaps Likes this wine: 92 Points
14 Petit A.
Asparagus and green capsicum. Vegetal. But lovely. Light to medium bodied, fresh black and red fruit on entry. Lean. There’s a candied violet candied note. It’s very good to drink now. Shared at end of year WineGeeks. 92.
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5/24/2021 - wine hoarder Likes this wine: 93 Points
Chalky tannins till opened up after an hour then fruit came to the fore
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