Dark and dense. Smells of juniper, crowberries and other dark berries, as well as a sour-sweet smell of bonfire and smoke. Slightly herbaceous and animal aromas. The taste follows the aromas - this is juicy and fruity with soft tannins and pleasant acid. Seems far younger than its 12 years, a smooth CdR that drinks really well now.
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Evolved in the aromas, but a better bottle compared to the last one. Complex, reminding leather, mineral and resin. Balanced and integrated with an evolved finishing. Very pleasant wine! On its peak now.
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Lots of barnyard funk which quickly dissipated after opening. Lots of dark fruits with mellowed tannins. This wine has a remarkable minerality which makes it really refreshing to drink- no palate fatigue with this stuff. Not as rustic as some wines in this class/price range. Excellent wine, drinking really well right now.
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10/5/2013 - GuWin wrote: 89 Points
Dark and dense. Smells of juniper, crowberries and other dark berries, as well as a sour-sweet smell of bonfire and smoke. Slightly herbaceous and animal aromas. The taste follows the aromas - this is juicy and fruity with soft tannins and pleasant acid. Seems far younger than its 12 years, a smooth CdR that drinks really well now.
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5/21/2012 - Marcyrillo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Evolved in the aromas, but a better bottle compared to the last one. Complex, reminding leather, mineral and resin. Balanced and integrated with an evolved finishing. Very pleasant wine! On its peak now.
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1/5/2012 - Marcyrillo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Ja evoluido. Otimo balanco, maciez e elegancia, ate um pouco "adocicado". Muito bom mesmo, porem acho que estou tomando apos o tempo
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9/30/2009 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 92 Points
Another terrific bottle. I wish I had purchased a case of this. Classic Northern Rhone, terrific QPR.
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11/27/2008 - mjf@ulkner wrote: 93 Points
Lots of barnyard funk which quickly dissipated after opening. Lots of dark fruits with mellowed tannins. This wine has a remarkable minerality which makes it really refreshing to drink- no palate fatigue with this stuff. Not as rustic as some wines in this class/price range. Excellent wine, drinking really well right now.
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