Stored properly since release, popped and poured. Deep hue, crimson with a touch of bricking, clear meniscus. Pronounced, funky aromas of well-toasted oak, cherry red fruits, cola, decaying vegetation, fennel, eucalyptus and a pronounced sauvage/gamy feral note. Medium body, somewhat chalky yet refined tannins. Flavor-wise, ripe fruits take center stage and are complimented by racy vegetal notes veiled in oak vanillin and a close of menthol. Although somewhat unbalanced in terms of oak, exceptional depth and persistence showcase the Grand Cru pedigree; in fact, if one can move beyond the oak, this is quite an exotic wine and well-worth contemplating.
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4/16/2023 - *Vine* wrote:
Stored properly since release, popped and poured. Deep hue, crimson with a touch of bricking, clear meniscus. Pronounced, funky aromas of well-toasted oak, cherry red fruits, cola, decaying vegetation, fennel, eucalyptus and a pronounced sauvage/gamy feral note. Medium body, somewhat chalky yet refined tannins. Flavor-wise, ripe fruits take center stage and are complimented by racy vegetal notes veiled in oak vanillin and a close of menthol. Although somewhat unbalanced in terms of oak, exceptional depth and persistence showcase the Grand Cru pedigree; in fact, if one can move beyond the oak, this is quite an exotic wine and well-worth contemplating.
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6/4/2022 - soyhead wrote:
nose - savory, plum, cherry, a touch of funk
mouth - savory, plummy, mature and really a great food wine at this stage.
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9/10/2021 - schway wrote: 95 Points
Terrific. Still going strong and really singing now! Ripe and Rich!
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2/13/2016 - sfwineguy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasty, shows its grand Cru quality. A bit oaky. Soft on the finish, I would suggest to drink up.
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12/25/2014 - schway wrote: 94 Points
Lovely
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