ChTR kokous 19.11.2008 (SKO-toimisto): Tasted double blind. Decanted for an hour, the temperature of the wine was quite cool, having been transported by bicycle in temps of about 0 deg C. Appearance: almost black with a ruby edge to it (5/5). Nose: lots of cassis here, especially as the wine warmed up. A hint of smokiness in the background, a kind of green streak to it, and as the wine warmed up and opened up, a hint of oak came through (11/15). Palate: lots of tannins here, a hint of smokiness also in the mouth, but above all cassis (14/20). Overall: this had to be a cabernet blend, the cassis was so dominant. I hazarded a guess that it was Bordeaux, the green streak in the nose making me go for that. And this time I was right! This goes for 13 euros in Finland and definitely is good QPR, I will be getting a couple for my cellar! (7/10).
Double decanted. A nice, ripe and rounded Lussac with sufficient character and oomph to accompany a meal; light on the finish but okay length. Hint of cherry stones.
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11/21/2008 - Viini-Viren wrote: 90 Points
Well structured elegant wine. Nothing overwhelming - Merlots seldom are. Good value for the money, somewhat boring.
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11/19/2008 - NiklasW wrote: 87 Points
ChTR kokous 19.11.2008 (SKO-toimisto): Tasted double blind. Decanted for an hour, the temperature of the wine was quite cool, having been transported by bicycle in temps of about 0 deg C. Appearance: almost black with a ruby edge to it (5/5). Nose: lots of cassis here, especially as the wine warmed up. A hint of smokiness in the background, a kind of green streak to it, and as the wine warmed up and opened up, a hint of oak came through (11/15). Palate: lots of tannins here, a hint of smokiness also in the mouth, but above all cassis (14/20). Overall: this had to be a cabernet blend, the cassis was so dominant. I hazarded a guess that it was Bordeaux, the green streak in the nose making me go for that. And this time I was right! This goes for 13 euros in Finland and definitely is good QPR, I will be getting a couple for my cellar! (7/10).
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1/4/2008 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 86 Points
Double decanted. A nice, ripe and rounded Lussac with sufficient character and oomph to accompany a meal; light on the finish but okay length. Hint of cherry stones.
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